Events Calendar

REGISTER BY THE THURSDAY BEFORE. Does a box turtle eat the same thing as a snapping turtle? Is there really a salamander in there? Is the snake slimy? Let’s find out! This program is limited and is your chance to see up close as a naturalist feeds all the nature center’s animals. Ask questions and...

Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.

Join Lake Katherine naturalists in restoration work to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Activities include cutting down invasive species and burning brush. 9:00-9:30am warm-up exercises facilitated by The Do Good Movement. 9:30am restoration begins. Pre-registration required to receive waiver form and map of work location. Please email: Sophia.shukin@lakekatherine.org   For information on...

Stop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids.

Join us for a day of activities celebrating the power of creativity and innovation! Black Creativity kicks off annually in mid-January with Family Day. Families can participate in a day of community art experience, engage in creative activities, and explore the Juried Art Exhibition. Black Creativity Family Day events and activities are included in Museum...

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. at the Library by participating in this National Day of Service! Help us contribute to Letters Against Isolation. Stop by and create a card. Letters Against Isolation's mission is to "connect volunteers with isolated seniors so that you can write them letters to brighten their days!" Letters will be reviewed...

Join us for our celebration of Dr. King and his legacy at Chicago Children’s Museum through art activities, storytelling, and reflection. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Visit our story lounge on Floor 2 to peruse children's books on the civil rights movement, race, and identity. Explore resources to help you have conversations with your children...

Join us as we share stories about people who make a difference in our lives. This drop-in storytime is for ages 3-5. Space is limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers.

Enjoy this immersive movie experience. It’s-a me, Mario! This is not your normal movie-going experience, it’s totally immersive. Interact with the movie by using props, eating snacks, and acting alongside your favorite pair of plumbers while we watch, The Super Mario Bros. Movie. It’s a day off from school so bring the whole family. Call...

Inspire creativity and grow your problem-solving skills with an egg carton Tetris puzzle! All Ages. Drop in.

In addition to celebrating and honoring the life of Martin Luther King Jr., MLK Day is also a national day of service - a great time to give back to your community. We know how important the support of a community is in our day-to-day lives. For this day of service, we're partnering with the...

Put on some gloves and join us in removing invasive species. Tools, eye protection provided. Children 8 & up w/adult. Teens can earn service hours.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids.

Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.

Join us in Youth Services to honor the dream of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. by exploring the theme of social justice. There will be stories and music in the Poet Tree corner, art in the Program Room, and a space to share your own dreams as well! You can participate in one or all...

Come play BINGO on your day off! Drop-in between 3-4 p.m. to play this fun game for small prizes! For children ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Let's make some time for family fun. Work together as a family to create your own board game with the supplies provided and then spend time playing it together. For grades K-4. Caregiver required.

Attendees of all ages will be able to receive free winter clothing while supplies last. Los asistentes de todas las edades podrán recibir ropa de invierno gratis hasta agotar existencias. Winter clothing includes coats, hats, gloves. This event is in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and is sponsored by the...

What do Civio, Rise Up, and Freedom: The Underground Railroad all have in common? They're all new tabletop games in our Teen Space about civil rights! Grades 6 - 12. Bring your friends to this fun game night, where we try games you may never have heard of! Co-operative games, competitive games, storytelling games- there...

Come watch and participate in this engaging juggling program with Mike Vondruska!

In this story session, we will enjoy stories, music, and also some play time! Ages 0-5. En esta sesion de cuentos estaremos disfrutando de cuentos, musica, y ademas de un tiempo de juego! Ages 0-5 / Edades 0-5.

Join Ms. Amanda and Ms. Cassie for a fun and engaging morning of songs and rhymes celebrating all things winter. With shaker eggs, rhythm sticks, peek-a-boo scarves and more, our classes are designed to captivate your little one and inspire creativity that extends far beyond the classroom. But don't let all the fun fool you!...

Calling all Bolingbrook homeschool families! Learn how sound works in this hands-on workshop at the library run by the DuPage Children’s Museum. (Grades K–4)

Feeling cooped up this winter? Looking for an engaging and educational sensory activity for your child? We're thrilled to invite you to our free DIY play dough making event!

Talk to local organizations about preschool learning opportunities and enrollment.

Meet the teachers, classroom tours. Cake will be served. 

Colabora en varias actividades mientras celebramos la cultura latina. ¡Pon a prueba tus habilidads artisticas con juegos interactivos y mira quien gana el lugar como mejor artista! Collaborate on various activities as we celebrate Latinx culture. Test your art skills with interactive games and see who wins the spot as best artist!

It's never too early to start looking for the right preschool or childcare. Drop in and meet teachers and providers from more than 30 local programs. You're invited to ask about costs, discipline policy, meals, emergency procedures, staff training and anything else you need to make your selection. Recommended for adults only.

Snuggle up to some great stories and songs! If you’d like, wear your P.J.s and bring something to cuddle. Registration is required but space is limited. Please register each child attending.

Come blast off to outer space at Wonder Works during Space Week! We will have activities related to outer space throughout the museum. You can look forward to astronaut dress up, space projects in the art room, and STEM space activities throughout the museum. The museum will also be open as usual and all space...

Join us for a session of family yoga with YogaSix Geneva! Bring water and a yoga mat! All participants will be asked to sign a waiver; there will be hard copies available before the event. If you have your own yoga mat, please bring it. We will have a limited amount of yoga mats on...

Looking for free homework help for your student? Drop in for tutoring sessions with volunteers from The Merry Tutor! Grades K - 12. The Merry Tutor is a volunteer organization providing free tutoring and homework help for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. High school volunteer tutors will assist students with core subject areas, including...

Friendship Station Preschool invites families to attend an Open House from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18. This event offers the opportunity to learn about our school, meet our amazing teachers, explore our educational and fun classrooms, and learn about our Enrichment Programs. Friendship Station Preschool is located at 2960 Blackman Road in Geneva.

Get together with other parents and meet with a librarian to discuss how the library can better serve its homeschooling families. Childcare provided by volunteers while parents are in the program.

Join Ms. Nina from the Brookfield Academy for Mini Musicians for a fun and engaging morning of songs and rhymes celebrating all things winter. With shaker eggs, jingle bells, dancing scarves and more, our classes are designed to captivate your little one and inspire creativity that extends far beyond the classroom. But don't let all...

Join us on Wibit Night for an evening of water and inflatable fun with the wiggle track and rodeo splash. Tickets go on sale online or at the PLAC front desk the Monday prior to each event.

Kids, bring your grown-up for a fun night together listening to a story and building your brick creation using the Library's LEGO supply.

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in a day of service. Start the day with coffee and hot chocolate, then help cut and remove invasive brush, improving the quality of our natural areas. Dress in warm layers. Gloves and tools will be available for loan. Volunteers under...

Stock up on great books at bargain prices during the Friends of the Library's used book sale. Saturday: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday: 11-4 p.m. Funds raised through the sale will help the Friends support additional library programs, events, and services. For more information about the Friends of the Library including volunteer opportunities, visit their website:...

Curious about preschools or childcare in the upcoming year? Join us and meet representatives from preschools and child care centers in our community. Grab a coffee and learn more about what to expect during your child's preschool era! Drop-in.

We like to make it, make it! Drop in for Makerspace Saturdays and make a cool creation.

Drop off your gently used puzzles and board games from January 2 – 16. Then come to the Swap on January 20 to find some new-to-you fun! Gently used puzzles and games may be donated at the Adult and Youth & Teen Services desks from January 2 – 16. You do not need to donate...

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Learn about different cultures through books, music, and crafts with our friends from The Language Labs. No prior knowledge of the featured language is necessary.

Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Enjoy a 20-minute storybook film with an American Sign Language performance, a game show and an ASL lesson about colors. An in-person activity and discussion by Crom Saunders will follow the screening. Performed by fourth grade students from Indianapolis and St. Paul. Starring Crom Saunders, Heba Toulan, Jennifer...

CAC's Teen Saturday Studio program is back! This exciting program, now in partnership with Harold Washington College, offers completely free 3-hour workshops for high school students interested in exploring the world of architecture and design. Led by experienced professionals in architecture, design, engineering, and other related fields, Teen Saturday Studios offer a unique opportunity to...

The Classic Winter Event Returns... With a Twist! Saturday, January 13, 2024 - Rescheduled to January 20, 2024 12 PM – 3 PM $18 General Admission $64 Family 4-Pack Gather the whole family for a fun-filled winter day sampling a variety of unique hot cocoas and artisan coffees at your favorite Downtown Wheaton shops and...

Learn about the art, craft, and history of weaving from members of the Illinois Prairie Weavers Guild, celebrating their 75th anniversary. Watch as different kinds of looms are demonstrated. Try weaving yourself to make a small woven piece!