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MLK Jr. Day of Service

Ackerman Park (Glen Ellyn) 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in a day of service. Start the day with coffee and hot chocolate, then help cut and remove invasive brush, improving the quality of our natural areas. Dress in warm layers. Gloves and tools will be available for loan. Volunteers under...

Free
Event Series Friends Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Stock up on great books at bargain prices during the Friends of the Library's used book sale. Saturday: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday: 11-4 p.m. Funds raised through the sale will help the Friends support additional library programs, events, and services. For more information about the Friends of the Library including volunteer opportunities, visit their website:...

Preschool Fair

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

Curious about preschools or childcare in the upcoming year? Join us and meet representatives from preschools and child care centers in our community. Grab a coffee and learn more about what to expect during your child's preschool era! Drop-in.

Free

Puzzle and Game Swap

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United States

Drop off your gently used puzzles and board games from January 2 – 16. Then come to the Swap on January 20 to find some new-to-you fun! Gently used puzzles and games may be donated at the Adult and Youth & Teen Services desks from January 2 – 16. You do not need to donate...

Free

Russian Storytime with The Language Labs

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Learn about different cultures through books, music, and crafts with our friends from The Language Labs. No prior knowledge of the featured language is necessary.

Free

Super Saturday: Red – A Crayon’s ASL Story

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Enjoy a 20-minute storybook film with an American Sign Language performance, a game show and an ASL lesson about colors. An in-person activity and discussion by Crom Saunders will follow the screening. Performed by fourth grade students from Indianapolis and St. Paul. Starring Crom Saunders, Heba Toulan, Jennifer...

Free

Teen Saturday Studios

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

CAC's Teen Saturday Studio program is back! This exciting program, now in partnership with Harold Washington College, offers completely free 3-hour workshops for high school students interested in exploring the world of architecture and design. Led by experienced professionals in architecture, design, engineering, and other related fields, Teen Saturday Studios offer a unique opportunity to...

Free

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