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New for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Enjoy some nature with us this summer. Join us on the library's West Plaza for a walk around Adams Park paired with an activity for all ages. While our outdoor location will stay the same, each Nature Walk will be slightly different. Activities will include scavenger hunts, nature journals, sensory experiences, and more.
We’re celebrating summer, enjoy Storytime at Sycamore Trails Park! Listen to stories and learn new songs in English and Spanish, with playful activities interwoven throughout our time in the great outdoors. Don’t forget your favorite picnic blanket or lawn chair and sunglasses! No registration necessary, this is a free event. In case of rain, temperatures...
Listen to stories and learn new songs in English and Spanish, with playful activities interwoven throughout our time in the great outdoors. For families. No registration necessary. In case of rain, temperatures above 85 degrees, or other inclement weather, this program will be canceled. Presented in partnership with Mt. Prospect Park District and River Trails...
Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun with our Family Storytime! This program will take place outside, but will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. Outdoor attendance is open to all, but indoor space is limited to those registered.
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic, and you're invited! Bring your favorite teddy bear and a blanket. We'll sing songs, listen to stories, and other activities on the back lawn of the library.
A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to 6 with adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 am.
Bring your dancing shoes and wild imagination to enjoy the award-winning music and play of Jim from ScribbleMonster. Using a mix of kindness, music and humor, ScribbleMonster’s presentation encourages children to participate and think in creative ways. Drop in. BALibrary Lawn.
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