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Favorite Character’s Club: Owl Diaries

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

Attention all Owl Diaries fans! Drop by anytime between 4pm- 6pm for a special event dedicated to all things Owl Diaries. Whether you’re eager to talk about your favorite characters or share what you love most about the series, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow fans. You can participate in fun, interactive...

Event Series Build and Watch

Build and Watch: Encanto

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

Enjoy a movie night at the library and have fun building with LEGO bricks and other various toys! Today's feature is Encanto (PG). The movie will be shown in English with Spanish subtitles. For families. Register to save your spot but walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate.

Free

Family Reading Night

Warrenville Public Library 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville, IL, United States

Spend time creating cozy reading forts, discovering new read-aloud books and making crafts. Bring your blankets and flashlight! One free book will be provided for each family, while supplies last.

Free
Event Series Chi-Town Skygazers

Chi-Town Skygazers

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join the Chi-Town Skygazers, an enthusiastic group of astronomers, for a celestial experience under the open sky. Equipped with telescopes, Pier Park becomes a meeting point for people of all ages and backgrounds, drawn by the allure of the moon, Saturn, Jupiter, and the Orion Nebula for these free public viewings. Don’t miss this opportunity...

Free
Event Series Wheaton French Market

Wheaton French Market

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

Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Friends Holiday Book Sale

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

Just in time for the holidays! All items have been specially selected for this sale so you can find the right gift for the adults, teens, and children on your list. Browse a wide variety of quality, multi genre, used books, music, movies, games, and more. Funds raised will help the Friends of the Library...

Free

Noon Lions Club Free Vision Screening

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

Aurora Noon Lions Club provides free vision screening for children. Primarily aimed at 6 months to 6 years old although useful up to age 16. According to the American Public Health Association, about 10% of preschoolers have eye or vision problems. The screener is meant for early detection of the following eye disorders but not...

Free
Event Series Family Yoga Storytime

Family Yoga Storytime

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Gather your family and roll out your mat for a story and some stretches! We will do stretches and poses inspired by our picture book, while practicing breathing techniques and relaxation. Please bring yoga mats if you have them. A limited number of loaner mats will be available. Registration opens 3 weeks before the program....

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