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Holiday Walk at the Library

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Before you head to downtown Glen Ellyn for holiday festivities, come to the library! Enjoy activities for the whole family with music from Music Institute of Chicago Virtuoso Strings, Bellas Artes School of Music, and harpist Dawn Bishop. For adults and kids of all ages.

Drop-in Cardmaking

Hoffman Estates Branch 1550 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

Drop in to make a card with available supplies.

Free

Annual Turkey Trot Hike

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this annual post-holiday walk.

Free
Event Series Cardboard Adventure

Cardboard Adventure

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Drop in for an hour of free play stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more!

Free

Puzzle Party

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

Jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts: bring your friends or make new ones as you put together one of our puzzles in this casual social event. Register.

Free

Storytime with the Gingerbread Librarians

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

Run, run, as fast as you can, to hear some stories about the Gingerbread Man! Doors open for storytime at 3:15 p.m. Immediately following storytime, head to the Tree Lighting Ceremony. This storytime is in conjunction with the Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation’s Gingerbread Festival. Space will be limited.

Free

Boredom Busters

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Use the Kids' Tinker Cart to make the project of your dreams. Drop in for a variety of open ended activities. Caregiver required.

Holiday Tree Lighting

Village Green (Elk Grove Village) 901 Wellington, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

STORYTIME WITH THE BOARD (NEW) 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Village Hall Room E Join us for Storytime with the Board, a festive event where members of our board will bring holiday magic to life through beloved stories. Gather around as they read classic holiday favorites, sharing tales...

Free

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