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Storytelling and Video Production

Oak Park Public Library (Dole Center) 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

Video is a powerful way to communicate stories through individual videos or a series of video shorts that can be used in many ways such as news stories, teach a skill, crowdfunding videos, calling people to action on an important issue, serving as a public service announcement, or simply to tell a story. Storytelling is...

Free
Event Series Santa Gretna Station Visits – SOLD OUT

Santa Gretna Station Visits – SOLD OUT

Gretna Station Museum 849 W Lies Road, Carol Stream, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED This year Santa is taking the train into town, to his own Gretna Station cottage! Santa and his elfs will arrive in Carol Stream on December 4 for private visits in his Carol Stream cottage! Each family will have a private meeting with Santa, Rudolph, and his elves and receive a special...

$10 – $22

Storytime and Crafts

Old Town Museum (Bloomingdale) 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale, IL, United States

Join us at the museum for some great crafts and stories!

Free

The Magic and Art Show

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

Variety artist Dan Gogh uses comedy, magic, and art to unlock the mystery of creativity. Dan will be your guide to wacky colors, magical drawings, and art tools that have a mind of their own. Prepare to be amazed, inspired, and laugh all the way as you join us on this one-of-a-kind journey fun for...

Candy Cane Hunt – SOLD OUT

Main Street Recreation Center (Glen Ellyn) 501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Search for hundreds of hidden candy canes outdoors after creating a candy-cane-inspired craft project and enjoying a story indoors. In addition to the regular candy canes, there will be special candy canes that will lead to an extra special treat. Adults must accompany children; only children need to be registered.

$10 – $15
Event Series What’s Inside a Computer

What’s Inside a Computer

Oak Park Public Library (Dole Center) 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

Interested in exploring what's inside a computer? Find out what's inside a computer by taking one apart – all you really need is a computer and a few tools! We'll provide the tools and the computer and you get to have fun exploring!

Flashlight Candy Cane Hike

Hickory Knolls Discovery Center 3795 Campton Hills Rd, St. Charles, IL, United States

Explore the woods and prairie on a winter’s eve. Take a hike along a candy cane decorated path as you solve a puzzle to receive a goody bag! Then head inside Hickory Knolls for warm beverages and a make & take craft.

$12
Event Series Santa Gretna Station Visits – SOLD OUT

Santa Gretna Station Visits – SOLD OUT

Gretna Station Museum 849 W Lies Road, Carol Stream, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED This year Santa is taking the train into town, to his own Gretna Station cottage! Santa and his elfs will arrive in Carol Stream on December 4 for private visits in his Carol Stream cottage! Each family will have a private meeting with Santa, Rudolph, and his elves and receive a special...

$10 – $22

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