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Event Series Weekday Intermission

Weekday Intermission

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Take a break from your busy week and unwind at the library! Each Wednesday there will be a different activity like building, crafts, and games.

Free

Friends’ Evening Book Sale

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

If Saturdays are too hectic for you to shop the Book Sale, these new Wednesday evening sales might be the perfect option. Find your next favorite book, movie or CD and benefit the Friends! The Friends of the Batavia Public Library will host its new, monthly Evening Book Sale in the lower level FriendSpace. Credit...

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Free

Cookie Decorating

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

Learn how to decorate cookies using piping bags with various piping tips.

Free

Nature Exploration: Animal Habitats

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Experience different animal habitats and learn all about the animals who live there. This event is aimed at K–5 homeschool students and their teachers.

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Free
Event Series Build with LEGO

Build with LEGO

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Pop in to the Youth Department program room to make fantastic and unique creations. We'll give you some building ideas. Then you can use the library's LEGO collection to collaborate with friends or work on your own. Be sure to continue the fun over the weekend to admire the LEGO train on display at the...

Free

Elephant and Piggie Party

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

You are invited to come celebrate Gerald and Piggie’s friendship by reading fun stories, participating in games and enjoying a snack. For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Free

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