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Event Series Mini Halloween Crafts

Mini Halloween Crafts

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Make a mini lantern and a mini piΓ±ata! We will use ping pong balls and LED tea lights to create mini lanterns you can decorate as a mummy, a jack o' lantern or your own silly/spooky creation. We will also be making personal piΓ±atas from craft tubes and crepe paper. Hide a fun surprise inside!...

Free
Event Series Story Time with NPL

Story Time with NPL

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Join the Naperville Public Library (NPL) for one of their spectacular Story Times at DCM. These interactive Story Times often feature puppets, songs, movement, and more! First Thursday Each Month (*unless noted otherwise) Thursday, October 3 | 11:00 Thursday, November 7 | 11:00 Thursday, December 5 | 11:00 Thursday, January 9 | 11:00

Included in general admission

Family Engineering: Wildlife Crossing

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Brainstorm, design, build, and test structures to solve problems and help make the world a better place, just like real engineers! Best for families with children ages 5-11. For over 500 years, Incans have been building and rebuilding the Q’eswachaka suspension bridge that crosses a deep river gorge using woven mountain grasses. This bridge is...

Free
Event Series Barrington Farmers Market

Barrington Farmers Market

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington

Featuring local vendors selling produce, handmade goods, kids activities, live music and much more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Jovita Wore Pants

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Learn about Jovita Valdovinos, a brave Mexican woman who refused to wear skirts. Be inspired to design a pair of doll pants to use when borrowing one of our American Girl dolls! (Grades K–5)

Free

All About Bees

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park

Did you know Franklin Park was named Bee City, USA? See real bees up close! Hear from the Village of Franklin Park’s own beekeeper, Monika Suryovich, on the importance of bees in the community, and then enjoy a story and craft. This program is in partnership with the Village of Franklin Park’s Tree Preservation Board.

Free

Oswego Cemetery Walk

Downtown Oswego IL

Experience local history come to life during our annual Oswego Cemetery Walk! Participants will be guided through the cemetery to visit with β€œghosts” of early Oswego residents and pioneers. Pre-registration is required. Registration the day of the event is $10, space permitting. Please arrive at the beginning of your timeslot! Participants should be able to...

$7 – $10

Family Game Night

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale

Drop in any time between 6-7:30 pm to play some games as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Registration is required.

Free
Event Series PokΓ©mon Club

PokΓ©mon Club

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Do you wish you could catch 'em all? Meet up with other PokΓ©mon fans for activities, games, and more fun! Best for children ages 8-11.

Free

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