Gargantuan Games
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynHave fun playing larger-than-life games.
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Events Calendar
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Valentines for Seniors
Hinsdale Public Library 20 East Maple Street, Hinsdale, IL, United StatesStop by the library to make cards for seniors.
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Make a Watercolor Heart Garland
Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United StatesStudents in grades 3-5 make a Valentine’s-themed garland. Registration is required.
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DIY Valentines
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesStop by the library to make your own valentines.
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Art After Dark
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin GPCA’s Nature Educators on Wednesday evenings for a free, drop-in program for kids and families.
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Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Adler Planetarium on select days where admission is free for Illinois residents.
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After School LEGO Club
Oswego Public Library 32 Jefferson St, Oswego, United StatesHead to the library for weekly building sessions.
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Honeybees of Charles Henry Turner
Fountaindale Public Library District 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesExplore art and honeybees through this special Black History Month programming.
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Guest Reader: Lauren Linhart
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a special Valentine’s Day storytime.
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Crafty Afternoons
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for this crafting session.
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LHS Book Buddies
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesVisit the bookstore for a special reading buddies program.
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Los Cantores: Bilingual Sing-Along with Lady Equine
Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesJoin an interactive musical session for ages 3–6 with Mrs. Hakamata, featuring bilingual Spanish songs and Latin American instruments.
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Chinese Storytime
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United StatesFamily storytime presented in Mandarin.
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Spanish Storytime
Naperville Public Library - Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL, United StatesEnjoy bilingual programming with songs, stories, and more.
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Polish Storytime: Haircuts
Prospect Heights Public Library District 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesHaircut-themed, bilingual storytime.
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Family Craft Night: Macrame Hearts
Aurora Public Library- Santori Library 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesCreate a macrame heart for yourself or someone you love.
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Evening Movie Showing: How to Train Your Dragon
Hanover Park Branch 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park, IL, United StatesCome to the library for a special showing of "How to Train Your Dragon".
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Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on select days.
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Storytime at the Museum
Bolingbrook Historical Museum 444 E. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesMonthly storytime hosted at the Bolingbook Historical Museum.
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Chat and Play Cafe
Indian Trails Public Library District 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United StatesChildren can play, while the adults chat.
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MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesAll Illinois residents can visit MSI for free admission.
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Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesExplore the Chicago History Museum with no admission fees.
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Happy Hearts Storytime & Craft
Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United StatesCelebrate the season with a storytime and craft.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo Chicago 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesFree admission throughout the months of January and February, except January 19 and February 16.
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Sensory Storytime
Hinsdale Public Library 20 East Maple Street, Hinsdale, IL, United StatesJoin this small group setting for storytime. Registration required.
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Hugs and Hearts Storytime
Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United StatesCelebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, sing-alongs, and themed treats for little ones.
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Polish Storytime
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesHosted by The Language Labs, this storytime is for ages 2-8.
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.
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Heart Candy Jewelry
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesVisit the bookstore for Valentine’s Day crafts.
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Homeschool Hangout
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesHead to the library for special programming each month that's specifically designed for homeschool families.
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Homeschool Huddle: Winter Wildlife with Red Oak Nature Center
Aurora Public Library- Santori Library 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesExplore winter wildlife with fellow homeschool families.
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Bingo Thursday
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesPlay BINGO at the library for prizes.
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Create Kindness
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynCrochet or knit to donate.
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Winter Open Climb
Camp Sullivan 14630 Oak Park Ave, Oak Forest, IL, United StatesRegistration is required for this indoor climbing experience.
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Who Would Win? Ultimate Zodiac Showdown
Fountaindale Public Library District 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesDiscover the animals of the Chinese zodiac while exploring the Year of the Horse and comparing legend with real-life animal abilities.
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Adventurers’ Club
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United StatesJoin the storytelling and role-playing fun at the library.
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Valentine Cake Decorating
Prairie View Community Center 6834 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, United StatesDecorate a heart-shaped Valentine’s Day cake. Registration is required.
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Scopes in the City
Fountaindale Public Library District 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesExplore along with staff from the Adler Planetarium.
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Family VR and Gaming Night
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesTest the new VR sets and play games.
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Valentines Day Storytime & Craft
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United StatesSign up in advance for a crafting session.
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Drop In Crafts
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United StatesStop by the library to make a new craft each week.
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Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesExplore the Chicago History Museum with no admission fees.
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Bilingual Storytime: Polish, Dwujęzyczne opowieści
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesVisit the library for Polish and English stories, songs, and activities.
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Cupid’s Cuties Dance Party
Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United StatesA Valentine’s Day music and movement party for babies and toddlers, full of heart-shaped fun, dancing, and family-friendly activities.
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Valentines Day Storytime & Craft
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United StatesSign up in advance for a crafting session.
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Happy Hearts
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesCelebrate Valentine's Day with creative play and motor skill exercises. Drop in anytime.
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Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesExplore outdoors with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.
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Morning Glories
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin this free, drop-in program for children ages 0–3 to explore science and nature themes, with activities designed to support motor skills, sensory play, and family social interaction.
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