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American Girl Doll Book Club

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Do you like dolls, history, and American Girl? Then join our first ever American Girl Doll Book Club here at the library! For January the book, Meet Samantha, has been selected. Please read the first book, come to the discussion and enjoy a snack, beverage and make a craft from Samantha Parkingtonโ€™s time period -...

Free

Celebrating the Year of the Dragon

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24, 2024. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the worldโ€™s population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf will tell us about the Chinese calendar in relation to the Chinese New Year, meaning behind decorations, and how...

Free

Mr. Freeze Cryogenics Demonstration

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

The Mr. Freeze Demonstration shows the interesting and fun properties of cryogenics using Liquid Nitrogen (LN2). It is an exciting science based demonstration with lots of surprises and a few explosions. Lots of different properties and effects of the extreme cold are demonstrated and explained. Make learning science fun for everyone and encouraging kids to...

Free

Trail Blazers Preschool Open House

Weiss Community Center 1500 E Euclid Avenue, Mount Prospect, United States

Come meet our amazing Early Childhood teachers, tour the classroom and see what the Trail Blazers Program is all about. Priority registration will take place at Open House for 2024-2025 school year.

Free

Event Series Story Jam

Story Jam

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

Geared for ages 0-5 with caregiver. Let's read and make music together! No registration required.

Free

Imagination Playground

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

Drop in to our little 'neighborhood of make believe' for an hour of imaginative freeplay! From cardboard boxes to play food, we'll put out some basics to inspire pretend play. The rest is up to you.

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27โ€“December 22, 2023, as well as January 8โ€“March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If youโ€™re unable to reserve tickets in...

Free
Event Series Merry Tutors

Merry Tutors

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

Looking for free homework help for your student? Drop in for tutoring sessions with volunteers from The Merry Tutor! Grades K - 12. The Merry Tutor is a volunteer organization providing free tutoring and homework help for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. High school volunteer tutors will assist students with core subject areas, including...

Free

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