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Event Series Story Time in the Sun

Story Time in the Sun

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

Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot. Sessions run from 10:00am - 10:30am or 10:30am - 11:00am.

Free

Juneteenth Community BBQ

DuSable Museum of African American History DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL, United States

Are you ready for summer? We can’t wait to see you at the Juneteenth Community BBQ on June 19. There will be a full day of festivities for the whole family!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Juneteenth Celebrations.

Free

Celebrating All Abilities

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Meet author Anitra Rowe Schulte, author of Dancing with Daddy. Anitra Rowe Schulte, author of Dancing with Daddy, will read her picture book and talk to children and caregivers about creative inspriation, disability representation in children's literature, mobility equipment, and honoring all forms of communication. After her presentation, learn about services offered from Fox Valley...

Free
Event Series What is Juneteenth

What is Juneteenth

Various Locations IL, United States

Juneteenth is considered the country's longest-running African-American holiday, but it took 156 years for the importance of the June 19, 1865, to be officially recognized. Not until June of 2021 was Juneteenth declared a Federal Holiday by signing the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. Join us for stories, crafts, and more as we...

Free

Maverick’s Pup Art

Bartlett Village Hall 228 S Main Street, Bartlett

Bring your furry friend to the Village of Bartlett, 228 S. Main Street, on 6/19 for Bartlett’s “Pup Art” event. This event is a part of The DuPage Warhol Pop Art Challenge exhibit, which will be at the village hall through 9/10. At the Pup Art event, you will be given a small canvas onto...

Event Series Science Explorers

Science Explorers

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! All ages; children 8 and under with an adult.

Free

Sweet Treat Storytime – Juneteenth

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Come to this fun, family storytime where we will learn about Juneteenth and celebrate with songs, sweet treats, and a craft! All Ages.

Free

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