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Event Series Spanish Storytime

Spanish Storytime

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park, IL, United States

Open to ages 2-12. Limited seating. Registration required. Join us monthly for bilingual storytime with stories presented in English and Spanish and a craft!

Free

Keshav’s Garden Planting Party

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

Help us get Keshav’s Garden ready to grow for summer. In this hands-on experience, complete with gardening expertise provided by the Darien Garden Club, help plant seeds and small plants that will grow in the raised beds. Learn about the garden plan for 2024. Seeds, plants, water, and hand trowels supplied; bring gardening gloves, if...

Free
Event Series Field Watchers

Field Watchers

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Every Tuesday Starting March 5 • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM • Free Program • Pre-Registration Required • For Students (6-12) and their Parents/Caregivers • Adults must accompany students Unleash your curiosity every Tuesday while exploring the wonders of agriculture, STEM, and nature! This program is for parents and elementary-age students (6-12 years old). Topics include: Coding:...

Free

Opening of Heritage Place Park

Heritage Place Park 130 N. Wright Street, Naperville, United States

Naperville Park District invites the community to celebrate the opening of the Park District’s 138th park, Heritage Place Park, located at 130 N. Wright Street, just east of downtown Naperville. The celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at 5:00 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments, and an opportunity for children to play on...

Free
Event Series Food Truck Round Up

Food Truck Round Up

Forest Elementary School (Des Plaines) 1375 S 5th Avenue, Des Plaines, United States

Join us as we kick-start the summer fun! Play yard games, grab a bite to eat from one of the food trucks, and listen to live music from Mel Senese (music begins at 5:30 p.m.). Be sure to check out the Early Learning Center’s community resource fair taking place inside. Everyone in the community is...

Glow in the Dark Storytime

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

Dim the lights! It's time for some space-themed storytime fun inspired by the starry night sky. Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Fishel Park 1036 Grove Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

The FREE concerts are held Tuesday evenings May 21 through August 13 and will feature rock, country, blues and oldies. Doors open and food and beverage sales begin at 6pm each Tuesday. Music will play between 7 and 8:30pm. Fishel Park is located at 1036 Grove Street in Downers Grove.   For information on more...

Free

AANHPI Month Storytime

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in, bilingual storytime session hosted by the Chicago Public Library (CPL). Throughout this interactive read aloud, CPL readers will feature stories honoring Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month.

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