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Book Swap

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Bring in gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Any genre and reading level; nature-themed, large print, braille, and audio books encouraged.

Free

Hooray for Grandparents! / ¡Hurra para los Abuelos!

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

Show appreciation for grandparents by making a special craft inspired by the book "A Maleta Full of Treasures." (Grades K–5 with an adult) Hurra para los Abuelos (Sin registro previo) Miércoles, 18 de Septiembre, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Grados K–5 con un adulto Muestra aprecio por los abuelos haciendo una manualidad especial inspirada en el libro Una...

Free

Piñata Party

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the origins of piñatas, decorating your very own piñata, and enjoying candy. Materials will be supplied, just bring your creativity! Registration opens on August 18th. For ages 8+ with a caregiver.

Free
Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Camera Park (Glendale Heights) 101 E Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights

Join us September 12- 22, 2024 for the Twelfth Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest® which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers under our tent in what Backyard Oktoberfest refers to as “…one of the most authentic around”. We have a great selection of...

Free – $5

Percy Jackson Night

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

The new Percy Jackson book is coming out soon! Join us for some series related activities and games to celebrate! No registration required.

Free
Event Series Traveling StoryWalk

Traveling StoryWalk

Various Locations IL, United States

Traveling StoryWalks are a collaboration between the Park District, Plainfield Area Public Library, Joliet Public Library and Plainfield Police Department. The events feature a craft that goes with the story and a frozen sweet treat courtesy of the Plainfield Police Department. No need to register. All dates are FREE!

Free
Event Series Family Craft Night

Family Craft Night

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

Bring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature up-cycled materials. Ages 4 + with a caregiver.

Free
Event Series Clarendon Hills Farmers Market

Clarendon Hills Farmers Market

Downtown Clarendon Hills Prospect Street, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

The 2024 Clarendon Hills Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market runs for approximately 23 weeks, Every Thursday, 7am-1pm. First Market date is May 16, 2024 and the last Market date is in October 2024. Downtown Clarendon Hills is home to restaurants and retail, but no groceries. The Chamber’s weekly Farmers Market strives to fill that void...

Free

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