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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 world’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
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

Origami Club, Juniors

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

Origami is a leisure activity that develops hand-eye coordination, sequencing skills, mathematical reasoning, memory, and patience. In February, we will create origami hearts. Ages 6-11.

Free

Preschool Preview

Palatine Community Center 250 E. Wood Street, Palatine, IL, United States

Here’s your chance to preview our state-licensed preschools. Our preschool staff members will be available to answer questions about the programs. Children are welcome to come along and explore the classroom. Preschool Preview will be held at all preschool sites: Birchwood • 435 W. Illinois Avenue Eagle Park • 1425 N. Oak Street Maple Park...

Free

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