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Mid-Day Show: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

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

For grades 1-6. Enjoy a lively viewing of the 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie with friends and family. A Mario-themed coloring activity is available. Younger siblings welcome at parent discretion.

Free

Holiday Owl Prowl for Families

Messenger Woods Nature Preserve Bruce Road and Cedar Road, Home Glen, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Owls are so mysterious! They sleep during the day, wake up at dusk and are always hiding in plain sight. But will we hear them or see them? That’s the mystery! Find out which owls can be found in Illinois, then enjoy a guided hike on the trail to listen for owls.

Free

Escape the Library

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

The secret key to the Library is missing, and you are locked in the study room! Can you find the key to escape? You will have 20 minutes to work together as a team to find the secret Library key and open the door to escape the study room. Each team can have a maximum...

Free

Lego Challenge

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

Drop in for a family Lego challenge featuring a variety of challenge cards to test your building skills. Your family's creation will be displayed in the Library for all to see! Program available while supplies last.

Free
Event Series Building Toward a New Year

Building Toward a New Year

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United States

Drop in and build something awesome. Live in-person. Drop-in. No registration. December 26: MagnaTile Day December 27: KEVA Plank Day December 28: Giant Tinker Toy Day December 29: LEGO Day

Free

End of the Year Glow Out Dance Party

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

Come dance with us as we welcome a new year! We'll provide the glow sticks and music, you provide the awesome dance moves! No registration required.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve.  

Free
Event Series Winter Bingo

Winter Bingo

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

Play just 1 game of Bingo or stay for an hour. Take a free book for every game. All families with children welcome.

Free

Almost New Year’s Disco

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Boogie the day away with art, plenty of dancing and a special countdown to celebrate the upcoming New Year. Ages 2-6. Siblings welcome. Caregiver required. Drop in.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Free

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