Outdoor Storytime
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesGrab a blanket and join us outside for stories, music and bubbles! This program will take place outdoors, weather permitting.
Free
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Stories at Palatine Park District
Various Locations IL, United StatesJuly 12 and 13: Gather at these different Palatine Park District locations for special, summer storytimes. All Ages. Registration through the Park District is required. Occurs at Oak Park. August 2 and 3: Come to special summer storytimes at this Palatine Park District locations. All Ages. Held offsite at Maple Park.
Free
Pop-Ups in the Park
Victory Park (Arlington Heights) 1313 S. Harvard Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesCelebrate National Coloring Book Day by coloring in the park! All supplies will be provided by Park District staff.
Free
Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesFrom 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
Storytime on the Bookmobile
Phillips Park Zoo 1000 Ray Moses Dr, Aurora, IL, United StatesJoin us for an "Amazing Animals" storytime, then stick around to check out books and pick up holds on the Bookmobile.
Free
Summer at the Shell
Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate music, drama, family, and the arts. June 23 — Scott Piner Magic July 7 — The Headspin Guy July 21 — Miss Make Believe August 4 — Leonardo Music August 11 — Traveling World of Reptiles
Free
Battle of the Books
La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United StatesThe Public Library Battle of the Books will be held at La Grange Library. Email childrens@lplibrary.org or teens@lplibrary.org with any questions you may have.
Free
World Cup Tape Flags
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesIt's World Cup time! Use washi tape and watercolors to make a flag of your favorite team's country.
Free
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