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Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Let’s get artsy and crafty! Each session we will complete a craft or piece of art that you’ll take home at the end. Recommended age: 6-11 years

Free
Event Series Sensory Storytime

Sensory Storytime

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

Enjoy a welcoming and sensory-friendly storytime for children with autism, neurodivergence and physical disabilities. Please register so we can ensure a comfortable sensory experience. (All ages)

Free
Event Series Family LEGO Club

Family LEGO Club

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

Bring your imagination and create with Legos. Limit: 25. TR = Ticket registration. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services Desk.

Free

Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024–25 Illinois resident FREE days include: December 18; January 20–24, 28–31; February 4–7, 11–14, 17, 18–21, 25–28   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free

The Mitten Storytime and Activities

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

Join us and our guests from Hickory Knolls for an interactive story and special activities designed for our youngest friends here at the library! Come to the library as we welcome our special guests from Hickory Knolls Nature Preserve. Listen to an interactive version of the story, The Mitten. Little friends and their caregivers can...

Free

Children’s Lunar New Year

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

Let’s learn about the holiday through reading, creating, and celebrating together. Ages 2-10 w/adult. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Free

DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days

DuSable Museum of African American History DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL, United States

DuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMT’s. With valid ID.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

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