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Toy Swap

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

Our kids grow up and grow out of toys that they used to play with. If you have toys that your children are no longer using, consider swapping them for something new-to-you! Bring in your gently used toys January 22-26 to the Youth Services Desk and receive a ticket for each toy you donate. Bring...

Free

Preschool Fair

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

For parents. Looking for a quality daycare or preschool in the area? Drop by to chat with representatives from local schools to find the right fit for your child.

Free

Baby and Toddler Winter Ball

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

You’re Invited to the library's Baby and Toddler Winter Ball! Come to the library dressed in your very best to dance and play the morning away!

Free

Super Saturday: The Magic and Mystery of the Talking Drum

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Boom-bah-bah-boom! Can you decipher the sounds of the drum? In this exciting and interactive storytelling performance from Mama Edie, you'll learn about many different cultures that use drums to communicate and connect. For families. Please register your family using the name of an attending adult; be sure to indicate the total number of people attending....

Free

All About Fire

Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United States

Drop in to learn safe practices for fire building and containment, make fire-inspired art, build your own fire and roast a marshmallow. Free, all ages.

Free

Crafting a la Cache: Handheld Habitats – FULL

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

Celebrate National Hobby Month by crafting a handheld habitat in an Altoids tin! An interpretive naturalist will join in to discuss different animal habitats, natural environments, curiosity cabinets and other tin-spirations for your project. All materials will be provided, but if you have small leftovers from previous craft projects of your own, this is a...

Free

Sparks Snow Day

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park, IL, United States

Join Spark as she learns all about snow, hibernation and exciting winter activities like sledding and ice skating. Spark's Snow Day includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of winter fun for families! The show is ideal for ages 2-7, but has something for all ages to enjoy.

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot of fun outside, even when it’s cold. More dates later this Winter! Activities will include: Fort Building Fairy Furniture Whammy Doodles Smores And More! outdoor...

Free

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