Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry1 on these upcoming dates: MONTH DATES January 2025 13, 14, 15, 26, 27, 28, 29 February 2025 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Calling all astronauts and deep space explorers! From January 9 to 20, Wonder Works Children’s Museum is blasting off to outer space! We will have activities related to outer space throughout the museum. Children can dress up as astronauts, crawl into rocket tents and pretend they’ve landed Mars. In our lunar exploration pit, children can...
Drop in with your little one to enjoy songs and stories in Spanish. Presented by The Language Labs. 0 – 6 years with a caregiver.
Join our New Parent Support Group. This group provides a welcoming space for new parents to connect, share experiences, and find support during the early months of parenthood. Each monthly session, led by licensed social worker Toria (Tori) Shaw Morawski, MSW, LSW, IICDP, FNAP, covers topics like self-care, resilience, and local resources. Gain practical tips,...
We’re excited to start 2025 with Free Winter Weekdays, January 6–March 14, 2025, offering Illinois residents free admission every Monday, Thursday, and Friday—all day long. Beginning March 5, 2025, we will also be open on Wednesdays, which means that Wednesdays, March 5, and March 12, will also be part of our 2025 Free Winter Weekdays....
Let's do Lego! Use the library's Lego collection to build whatever you'd like! We'll have some building prompts and activities but let your imagination be your guide. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 3pm and 6pm to participate.
Ever wonder how many flavors of M&M's there are? Or if you'd like dill pickle popcorn? Here is your chance to find out! You can taste things blind or with eyes wide open but either way you will be surprised by what snacks await you. For ages 9-12. Registration required.
All ages are invited to come play the board games we have available and/or bring a favorite board game and teach others how to play! Walk-ins welcome.
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