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Art of Inflation Balloon Show

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Watch in wonder as Magical Balloon Dude, Dale Obrochta, whips up whimsical, inflatable works of art right before your eyes. It's 'pop' culture at its finest! Tickets available at the Children's Desk beginning Saturday, July 8.

Free

Mark Anderson Cartooning: Toon Time Travelers

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

It's a Mark Anderson Cartooning class! Come with me as we travel through time! Maybe we'll visit the pyramids! Maybe we'll walk with the dinosaurs! Maybe we'll go far into the future and witness...well, I shouldn't spoil it. The thing is, it's all up to you! Decide where we'll go, who we'll meet, what we'll...

Free

Fun in the Sun for Little Stars

Triphahn Community Center 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

Bring the entire family for crafts, snacks, games, balloon art, tie-dying, raffles, and more! Come check out our classrooms as tours will be available for those looking for a great childcare program. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Free
Event Series Mission Math Drop-In

Mission Math Drop-In

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

For grades 1–6. Need some help completing your Mission Math packets or want to get your answers checked and explained by a math pro? Stop by the VolunTeen table on the second floor. Mission Math packets can be taken and turned in any time during the Summer Reading Program; this program is for drop-in, one-on-one...

Free

Car Show

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling, IL, United States

See a wide selection of classics and classics-in-the-making. Talk to the owners of each vehicle and learn what it takes to find, restore, and maintain these amazing cars. Live music by Rosie & the Rivets. Food will be available for purchase.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic...

Free

Dream Scriber’s Debut

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Join us for the exciting debut of young writers who have completed the 12-week Dream Scriber’s program. The young authors will be selling their books, and light snacks and beverages will be served. Dream Scribers is a program through Talented Tenth Social Services, a non-profit organization in Aurora. Their 12-week, no-cost program assists youth and...

Free

Trolley Storytime

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United States

Join the Kids' Library staff on the Elmhurst Trolley for a traveling round of stories, songs, and more. Trolley Storytime will begin at the Park and York trolley stop and will make a full circuit around town. Join the fun! Live in-person. No registration required.

Free
Event Series Family Movie

Family Movie

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

Bring a blanket, snack and pillow to enjoy a movie on our large screen. June 16 and 17: Moana July 21 and 22: Finding Nemo August 3 and 5: Puss in Boots August 17 and 19: Sonic the Hedgehog

Free

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