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Holiday Wrapping Party

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Drop by anytime to wrap your holiday gifts! We'll provide wrapping paper, supplies to decorate bags, and wrapping assistance! Kids can drop by to have Library staff help them wrap their holiday gifts. We'll have a wrapping station, gift bag decoration, and staff will be available to provide assistance! All you need to bring is...

Free

Movie Screening: Stealing Christmas

Hanover Park Branch 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park, IL, United States

A burglar on the run is mistaken for a Santa hired to promote a Christmas tree farm. He decides to stick around for the 3-week run and ends up casing the local bank. He finds himself torn between his criminal past and the widowed woman and her daughter whom he is growing close to.

Juggling Funny Stories

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

You'll be laughing out loud as nationally known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children's stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances. Full of energy, humor and imagination, Chris creates colorful characters through his unique combination of acting, storytelling, comedy, and juggling. Fun for the whole family! Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

Free
Event Series NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest

NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest

NCG Cinemas (Yorkville) 1505 N Bridge Street, Yorkville, United States

Join us for this fun-filled, FREE family event! All neighborhood NCG locations will be participating and TICKETS ARE FREE! NEW THIS YEAR! In addition to one regular show each day of the festival, there will also be a Sensory Friendly show each day! December 8-10: The Grinch (2018) December 15-17: Elf December 18-24: The Polar...

Free

Ice Fairy Storytime

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

The Ice Fairy will visit our library for this magical winter storytime! We'll read stories, sing songs, and stay to take photos with the Ice Fairy. For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Free
Event Series Holly Jolly Days

Holly Jolly Days

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Celebrate the wonder and joy of the holiday season with holiday crafts, stories, and more at Holly Jolly Days! Learn how reindeer shoes are made with a special story-time and demonstration by the blacksmith at the forge. Create your own holiday crafts to take home in the Meeting House. Listen to Christmas stories in the...

$5

Winter Reading Kickoff and Pajama Party

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

Wear your PJs and enjoy our winter themed activities! Ages 12 and under with an adult. No registration required.

Free

Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt

James S. Boan Woods 410 N. Schmidt Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Bring a flashlight to hunt down candy canes after dark! Participants will be divide into three age groups; each group has a designated time. This even will occur "rain or shine", so please arrive dressed for the weather with your own flashlight and collection bag. 

Free

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