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Puzzle Day

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

Any time during the day stop by to work giant floor puzzles, play I Spy in our display case or just relax with some paper/pencil puzzles. Something for everyone.

Free

ASL Club

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Learn American Sign Language! Our mission is to come together as a community to learn American Sign Language (ASL) to bring awareness and communicate to individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and/or Non-Verbal. Play games and have fun while you learn the ASL alphabet and simple words and phrases!

Free

Animal Investigators: Octopuses

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Let's hang out and admire incredible animals together! We'll learn, share our knowledge and excitement, plus do an experiment or craft. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate. For grades 1-5. If your child is age 9 or younger, please plan to remain at the library for the duration of the program. Caregivers...

Free

Wonder Time: Our Five Senses

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

Let's explore our senses of smell, touch, taste, hearing, and sight through reading and hands-on learning. For ages 3-6 with caregiver. Pick up tickets at Kids' World desk. Tickets given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free

Beyblades Tournament

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

School's out early today! Let your favorite Beyblade rip in this friendly competition for a chance to win a Beyblade. Each participant may enter only one Beyblade in the contest. Registrants will receive additional guidelines via email. Grades K-6. Sign up begins 1/16.

Free

Preschool Open House

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Parents and caregivers can learn about prospective preschools, daycares and home daycares in the area. Representatives from each preschool and daycare will be on hand to answer your questions and share information about their services.

Free

Language Labs Presents Language Story Time – Mandarin

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

Introduce your little one to a new language as we enjoy songs, stories, and a craft presented by teachers from The Language Labs. This story time will feature a Chinese New Year Celebration!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Free

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