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Event Series Storytime in the Park

Storytime in the Park

Diane Main Park 200 W 59th St, Westmont, IL, United States

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special outdoor family storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th St. 0 – 5 years with a caregiver.

Free
Event Series Family Storytime in Cottonwood Park

Family Storytime in Cottonwood Park

Cottonwood Park (Hoffman Estates) 2029 E Parkview Circle, Hoffman Estates, IL

Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun with our Family Storytime! This program will take place outside, weather permitting. If moved indoors, pick up free tickets at our Hoffman Estates Branch 20 minutes prior to start of the program.

Free
Event Series Outdoor Storytime

Outdoor Storytime

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Grab a blanket and join us outside for stories, music and bubbles! This program will take place outdoors, weather permitting.

Free
Event Series Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

From sorting pinecones to digging in smooth seeds, children ages 1–5 will explore the sights, smells, and textures that nature has to offer during this free, open-ended experience. Take in a tall tale during story time, get messy at the process art station, sift and scoop at the sensory bin, or make music.

Free
Event Series Cops and Bobber

Cops and Bobber

Various Locations IL, United States

Come have fun and fish with officers from the Forest Preserve District and Bartlett. Ages 15 and under, no registration or fishing licenses required. Questions? Call the Forest Preserve District Law Enforcement department at 630-933-7689. Jul 19: Pratt's Wayne Woods Forest Preserve August 16: Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve

Free

Outdoor Storytime at Phillips Park Zoo

Phillips Park Zoo 1000 Ray Moses Dr, Aurora, IL, United States

Join us for songs and stories at the zoo! Storytime takes place in front of the visitor center.

Free
Event Series Summer at the Shell

Summer at the Shell

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate music, drama, family, and the arts.  June 23 β€” Scott Piner Magic July 7 β€” The Headspin Guy July 21 β€” Miss Make Believe August 4 β€” Leonardo Music August 11 β€” Traveling World of Reptiles

Free
Event Series Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

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

Drop-in activity stations recommended for children entering kindergarten in the fall, with a participating adult Starting kindergarten is such an important and fun milestone in your family. Each session will feature activity stations based on important school skills to encourage the whole family to get ready for kindergarten!

Free

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