Events Calendar
Family Concert Series: Great American Songbook
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesThe Great American Songbook features some of the most important and most influential American popular songs of the 20th century โ principally from film and theater. Written from the 1920s through the 1950s, they include hundreds of songs of enduring popularity. Hear Gavin Coyle, Carlyn Lloyd and Jon Warfel bring the American Songbook to life!
Bright Directions
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesThis program is for children to learn about mindfulness techniques through stories & crafts. Dare to be daring? From tasting new food, to a trip to the dentist, or venturing into the basement! Big or small fears can be overwhelming. Kids are courageous at heart, every time they dare to be daring, they learn. Ages...
Resting Reptiles
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesSelf-guided 0.5-mile walk on winter survival techniques of reptiles.
Winter Birds – Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesFree Nature Discovery Days Feb. 15 & 17 Free family activity with crafts, games, hands-on activities, books and more Designed for ages 4-10 but all ages welcome No registration required but at least one adult must attend with each family Available on the above dates: Monday, 9 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm -...
Winter Wonderland
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesJoin your friends at the Library for a celebration of all things Winter! We'll do crafts, play games, and have a visit with a polar bear!
Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidentsโ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024โ25 Illinois resident FREE days include: December 18; January 20โ24, 28โ31; February 4โ7, 11โ14, 17, 18โ21, 25โ28 For information on more events like this, check out our...
Family LEGO Meetup
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesUse the library's LEGO collection to collaborate with friends or work on your own. Small LEGO pieces will be in use. Please supervise young children. No registration necessary. This is an open house format program. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you like. Last entry is 15 minutes before the end time.
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