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First Friday: Spark’s Snow Day with Firefly Family Theatre

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Snow came early in Firefly Grove this year, so Spark the Firefly gets to experience her first snow day! Join Spark as she learns all about snow, hibernation, and exciting winter activities like sledding and ice skating. Spark's Snow Day includes puppets, original music, interactive movement, and lots of winter fun for families! Every First...

Free

Tween/Teen Escape Room – FULL

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Follow a series of clues and solve a variety of puzzles in our blizzard-themed escape room. Beat the clock to win prizes!

Free
Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have...

Free

Early Literacy Expo

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Welcome to the Aurora Public Library District’s 2nd Annual Early Literacy Expo! At this event, the library will connect families with valuable resources in the community, including Preschools and Daycares. Preschool and Daycare representatives will be available on-site for families to learn about their organizations (including cost, curriculum, and staffing). Non-profit organizations and other social...

Family Jigsaw Puzzling

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Puzzle away with family while listening to relaxing music. Choose which puzzle from our collection you want to complete or even try to create your own! For families.

Free

New Year’s Bonfire

James S. Boan Woods 410 N. Schmidt Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Welcome 2024 with an afternoon bonfire! Enjoy fresh popcorn, hot drinks, music, lawn games and a stroll through the winter woods with a nature-themed scavenger hunt. Be sure to dress for the weather.

$9 – $12

One Book, One Community Kickoff Event

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Help us kick off our One Book, One Community by enjoying sweet treats (while supplies last) and solving a Library mystery. You can also pick up your free copy of our One Book, One Community read Happiness Falls by Angie Kim, as well as our books for younger audiences, Give Me a Sign, Anybody Here Seen Frenchie? and Gustav is Missing!: A...

Free
Event Series Bark for Books

Bark for Books

Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL, United States

Help children build confidence in reading by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. This animal-assisted reading program is presented in partnership with PAWSitive Therapy Troupe. Grades K-5 No registration is required but limited to 12 child readers. Readers should pick up a ticket at the Children's Services Desk starting at 5 p.m. for...

Free

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