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Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Free
Event Series Merry Tutors

Merry Tutors

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

Looking for free homework help for your student? Drop in for tutoring sessions with volunteers from The Merry Tutor! Grades K - 12. The Merry Tutor is a volunteer organization providing free tutoring and homework help for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. High school volunteer tutors will assist students with core subject areas, including...

Free

Origami Club, Juniors

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

Origami is a leisure activity that develops hand-eye coordination, sequencing skills, mathematical reasoning, memory, and patience. In February, we will create origami hearts. Ages 6-11.

Free

Preschool Preview

Palatine Community Center 250 E. Wood Street, Palatine, IL, United States

Here’s your chance to preview our state-licensed preschools. Our preschool staff members will be available to answer questions about the programs. Children are welcome to come along and explore the classroom. Preschool Preview will be held at all preschool sites: Birchwood • 435 W. Illinois Avenue Eagle Park • 1425 N. Oak Street Maple Park...

Free

Mandarin Chinese Story Time

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

The Language Labs will be here for a Chinese language story time, followed by basic Chinese instruction and a craft. Register one name per family. Program Room.

Free

Black Celebration Storytime

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

In honor of Black History Month, join us for a storytime featuring books by black authors and illustrators.

Free

Groundhog Day Craft

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

Drop-in between 10-11 a.m. to celebrate Groundhog Day by making a groundhog craft!

Free

Preschool Play and Learn – Don’t Worry, Be Happy

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

Here is a chance for preschoolers and their grown-ups to play and learn together. Different early childhood learning skills will be covered each month. This month is social and emotion learning – Don’t Worry. Be Happy! Let’s learn about emotions, self-control, making friends, social skills, and attention and learning. You will have fun meeting other...

Free

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