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Let the Games Begin! The Origins of Sports

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

During this fun-filled program presented by Histories for Kids, ancient athlete β€œDiscus Meter” will lead you through time to discover the beginnings of some of today’s most enjoyable sports pastimes. The Olympic Games, baseball, football, basketball, ice skating, and tennis will all be on the audience’s scorecard.

Free

Art Party

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United States

Join us with author Alice Bey-Pugh as she reads her book "Laila's ABC's of Art". You will receive a free book & art kit to create your own art project. Registration is required.

Free
Event Series Recycled Crafternoon

Recycled Crafternoon

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

Come craft with us! We'll supply the craft materials. You bring the creativity. Your creations are yours to take home. To celebrate our Summer Reading Challenge, Read, Renew, Repeat, we'll also be using some recycled materials for our crafternoon. You're welcome to bring any supplies you'd like to use and share with others. This is...

Free
Event Series Lombard Farmers Market

Lombard Farmers Market

Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Join us Tuesday evenings from May 21st to October 1! Get your farm fresh goods, enjoy local vendors and live entertainment, and gather with your community at Farmers Market!     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Naper Settlement’s Farmers Market

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

The Naper Settlement Farmers Market offers an assortment of goods from mission-based, fair-trade, and local vendors, from coffee to candles, plus fresh produce, pottery, florals, and more on the picturesque grounds of Naper Settlement on Tuesdays from 3-7 PM (June 25-September 7). While you stroll through the museum’s Village Green, you’ll hear acoustic music performances...

Free

The Magic and Mystery of the Talking Drum

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Experience the famous Talking Drum of West Africa with Mama Edie! Hear stories from West African countries, the Caribbean Islands, the Americas, and First Nations cultures about their use of the drum and explore the many ways that these cultures remain connected today. For adults and kids of all ages. Register all attending.

Free

Dog Man Fan Fest

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Celebrate the newest book in the Dog Man series with games and activities. Grades 1-5. Sign up begins 7/16.

Free

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