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Whether your family prefers board games, card games, or anything in between, we've got something everyone will enjoy! Games vary from session to session. Caregiver participation is required. Limit 50 participants. No registration is required. Participants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Design and paint a landscape of birch trees in winter. Youβll be amazed at the results!
Learn how to make a snowstorm in a jar with this hands-on science experiment. Youβll be able to create snow while staying warm indoors!
Join us and dive into one last playdate with the awesome collaborative creations. The library kicked off 2024 by inviting engineers of all ages to build games, activities, and more out of recycled materials. We're showcasing the amazing cardboard constructions invented by the little geniuses in our community with one last drop-in party. For families.
January is cold and snowy, so it is the perfect time to get creative with a Winter Snowman Craft Day! There will be four separate stations consisting of a snowman picture frame craft, a winter wishes box craft kit, a melted snowman paper craft, and a melted snowman slime project. Youβll even get a sweet...
Your favorite Frozen characters are visiting Lake Ellyn Park! Enjoy some hot cocoa, coffee, cookies, and a photo opportunity with the characters. Frozen Fest is free, but registration is required for both adults and children. This is not a drop-off activity; all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Participate in restoration, celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and warm up with hot beverages. Ages 10 & up. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids.
Join us as we celebrate 167 years of nature and science! Meet our collections team, see rare specimens up close, and see how the Chicago Academy of Sciencesβ collections serve as a library of nature from the 1830s to the present! Learn more about how local students help contribute to our collections and research through...
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