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Movie Screening: Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe

Hanover Park Branch 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park, IL, United States

Lucy Pevenise, along with her older brothers Edmund and Peter, and her older sister, Susan, are in London during the initial bombing raids of WW II. Like many families, their parents decide to send them to the country for safer keeping. Peter, the oldest, is told to watch over the children and make sure they...

Free
Event Series Reels at the Rialto

Reels at the Rialto

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL, United States

Rialto Square Theatre is excited to announce our year-round movie series called “Reels at the Rialto.” This movie series is a nod to our Vaudeville movie palace past. “It’s important for us to offer a wide variety of entertainment options for the residents of Joliet and surrounding areas,” says Wade Welsh, Rialto Square Theatre Executive...

$5

Block Party

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

Block out some time for fun at the library with our big blue blocks, Duplos, and soft blocks!

Free
Event Series First Time Fishing

First Time Fishing

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Get a head start on your summer fishing adventures! Learn rod-and-reel fishing basics in this two-hour workshop covering fundamental fishing skills, including how to put together a pole, knot tying, casting and securing hooks. Safety and ethics will also be covered. In the second hour, program participants will gain hands-on experience while fishing along the...

Free

Author Talk: Jasmine Warga

Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL, United States

Jasmine Warga author of the Newberry Honor Award winner, Other Words for Home, and the author of A Rover's Story, a D203 Battle of the Books title, will be speaking about the inspiration for her stories, answering questions and signing books. This program is brought to you in partnership with Anderson's Books and D203.

Free

Arbor Day Celebration

Rand Berkley Park 2501 N Chestnut Avenue, Arlington Heights, United States

The first Arbor Day took place on April 10, 1872 it was the brainchild of Julius Sterling Morton, a Nebraska journalist and politician. Throughout his long and productive career, Morton worked to improve agricultural techniques, but his most important legacy is Arbor Day. ​9:30AM | Refreshments 10-11AM | Program The 40th Arbor Day Celebration is open to...

Free
Event Series Community Partner Playdate

Community Partner Playdate

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

Join us for a playdate at the Wheaton Public Library. While children and families socialize, we'll have DuPage County community partners present to share resources including developmental screening, early childhood programming, and more! In partnership with the Wheaton/Warrenville Early Childhood Collaborative and World Relief. No registration required.

Free
Event Series Wild Child on the Road

Wild Child on the Road

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

We are taking Wild Child on the road this season, visiting different preserves around Will County. Answer the call of your wild child by getting your toddler outside with this monthly nature-themed program. Join a naturalist for hands-on activities such as games, stories, crafts, hikes and more! The last Friday of each month we will...

Free

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