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New Year’s Bonfire

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

Welcome 2024 with an afternoon bonfire! Enjoy fresh popcorn, hot drinks, music, lawn games and a stroll through the winter woods with a nature-themed scavenger hunt. Be sure to dress...

$9 – $12

One Book, One Community Kickoff Event

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

Help us kick off our One Book, One Community by enjoying sweet treats (while supplies last) and solving a Library mystery. You can also pick up your free copy of...

Free

After Hours Nerf Night

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Compete in challenges to unlock your team’s nerf darts for battle. Nerf blasters and darts provided. Do not bring your own nerf blasters.

Free
Event Series Bark for Books

Bark for Books

Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL, United States

Help children build confidence in reading by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. This animal-assisted reading program is presented in partnership with PAWSitive Therapy Troupe. Grades K-5 No...

Free

Gujarati and English Storytime

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

Enjoy a bilingual storytime in both English and Gujarati. Rhymes, music, and more will be featured. Children of all ages and their caregiver(s).** Tickets available 30 min. before program begins...

Free

Recycled Racetrack

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

Are you ready to race? Help us build an exciting racetrack from recycled supplies complete with ramps, jumps, obstacles, and more. Bring the whole family to help us construct and...

Free

Winter Messy Art

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Stop by and let your preschooler discover and create winter-themed art projects. Dress to get messy! This drop-in program is for ages 3-5.

Free

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