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Puzzle and Game Swap

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United States

Drop off your gently used puzzles and board games from January 2 – 16. Then come to the Swap on January 20 to find some new-to-you fun! Gently used puzzles and games may be donated at the Adult and Youth & Teen Services desks from January 2 – 16. You do not need to donate...

Free

Craft Supply Swap

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

Drop off your unneeded craft supplies such as fabric, yarn, specialty paper, supplies for drawing, painting, ink stamping, scrapbooking, jewelry-making etc. on Friday and Saturday, January 12–13, and then come back on Saturday, January 20, 10 am–2 pm to browse and take whatever you like! A great event for someone who knows they're never going...

Free

Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 3 – November 23, 2023:  Tuesdays and Thursdays December 4 – December 19, 2023: Mondays and Tuesdays January 2 – February 29, 2024:  Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

Russian Storytime with The Language Labs

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Learn about different cultures through books, music, and crafts with our friends from The Language Labs. No prior knowledge of the featured language is necessary.

Free

Super Saturday: Red – A Crayon’s ASL Story

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Enjoy a 20-minute storybook film with an American Sign Language performance, a game show and an ASL lesson about colors. An in-person activity and discussion by Crom Saunders will follow the screening. Performed by fourth grade students from Indianapolis and St. Paul. Starring Crom Saunders, Heba Toulan, Jennifer...

Free

Teen Saturday Studios

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

CAC's Teen Saturday Studio program is back! This exciting program, now in partnership with Harold Washington College, offers completely free 3-hour workshops for high school students interested in exploring the world of architecture and design. Led by experienced professionals in architecture, design, engineering, and other related fields, Teen Saturday Studios offer a unique opportunity to...

Free

Cocoa and Coffee Crawl

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

The Classic Winter Event Returns... With a Twist! Saturday, January 13, 2024 - Rescheduled to January 20, 2024 12 PM – 3 PM $18 General Admission $64 Family 4-Pack Gather the whole family for a fun-filled winter day sampling a variety of unique hot cocoas and artisan coffees at your favorite Downtown Wheaton shops and...

$18 – $64

Weaving Demo and DIY

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Learn about the art, craft, and history of weaving from members of the Illinois Prairie Weavers Guild, celebrating their 75th anniversary. Watch as different kinds of looms are demonstrated. Try weaving yourself to make a small woven piece!

Free

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