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Mandarin Chinese Story Time

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

The Language Labs will be here for a Chinese language story time, followed by basic Chinese instruction and a craft. Register one name per family. Program Room.

Free

Black Celebration Storytime

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

In honor of Black History Month, join us for a storytime featuring books by black authors and illustrators.

Free

Groundhog Day Craft

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

Drop-in between 10-11 a.m. to celebrate Groundhog Day by making a groundhog craft!

Free

Preschool Play and Learn – Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Here is a chance for preschoolers and their grown-ups to play and learn together. Different early childhood learning skills will be covered each month. This month is social and emotion learning – Don’t Worry. Be Happy! Let’s learn about emotions, self-control, making friends, social skills, and attention and learning. You will have fun meeting other...

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Free
Event Series Elmhurst Art Museum Free Day

Elmhurst Art Museum Free Day

Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Free admission on the First Friday of each month during A Love Supreme (Jan. 20 - April 28) thanks to our exhibition sponsors and museum patrons.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

Preschool Conversation Hour

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Got a chatty child? Drop in for some fun activities designed to help your preschooler practice their social-emotional skills, gross motor skills, along with language and conversational skills. Ages 3-5 years old with a caregiver. No registration required.

Free
Event Series Homeschool Hangout

Homeschool Hangout

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

Get to know some other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!

Free

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