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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...
Drop off your unneeded craft supplies such as fabric, yarn, specialty paper, supplies for drawing, painting, ink stamping, scrapbooking, jewelry-making etc. on Friday and Saturday, January 12–13, and then come back on Saturday, January 20, 10 am–2 pm to browse and take whatever you like! A great event for someone who knows they're never going...
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.
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...
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...
The Classic Winter Event Returns... With a Twist! Saturday, January 13, 2024 - Rescheduled to January 20, 2024 12 PM – 3 PM $18 General Admission $64 Family 4-Pack Gather the whole family for a fun-filled winter day sampling a variety of unique hot cocoas and artisan coffees at your favorite Downtown Wheaton shops and...
Learn about the art, craft, and history of weaving from members of the Illinois Prairie Weavers Guild, celebrating their 75th anniversary. Watch as different kinds of looms are demonstrated. Try weaving yourself to make a small woven piece!
REGISTER BY THE THURSDAY BEFORE. Does a box turtle eat the same thing as a snapping turtle? Is there really a salamander in there? Is the snake slimy? Let’s find out! This program is limited and is your chance to see up close as a naturalist feeds all the nature center’s animals. Ask questions and...
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