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Event Series Family Storytime in Cottonwood Park

Family Storytime in Cottonwood Park

Cottonwood Park (Hoffman Estates) 2029 E Parkview Circle, Hoffman Estates, IL

Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun with our Family Storytime! This program will take place outside, weather permitting. If moved indoors, pick up free tickets at our Hoffman Estates Branch 20 minutes prior to start of the program.

Free
Event Series Outdoor Storytime

Outdoor Storytime

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

Grab a blanket and join us outside for stories, music and bubbles! This program will take place outdoors, weather permitting.

Free
Event Series Stories at Palatine Park District

Stories at Palatine Park District

Various Locations IL, United States

July 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 States

Celebrate National Coloring Book Day by coloring in the park! All supplies will be provided by Park District staff.

Free
Event Series Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

From 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
Event Series Summer at the Shell

Summer at the Shell

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate 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 States

The 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

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