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...

This program is a great opportunity for children to play with each other in a safe environment. Caregivers can connect with each other using mindfulness techniques. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Coffee, juice and treats will be served.

Kohl Children’s Museum was specifically designed to be inclusive of all children and adults regardless of ability. The Museum’s 17 exhibits and 2 acres of outdoor explorations are designed for play with a purpose and encourage linguistic, cognitive, motor, and social skills for children ages birth through 8. Click here to read a letter from...

Get ready to race! Learn all the secrets of winning a Pinewood Derby from a derby expert with over 60 years of experience. In this session, you will learn the physics of the Pinewood Derby and all the aspects of making a fast car. Topics discussed are gravity, friction, potential, and kinetic energy and how...

Come to the Library to discuss your favorite fandoms! Each session will feature activities for a different fandom. Fandoms could include Disney, Marvel, Pokémon, and more!

Help us ring in the new year with our 4th Annual Ice & Lights Fest! Embrace the season of snow, ice and our holiday lights in Lemont Downtown. Enjoy the day of ice carving displays all around the downtown! Shop, dine, and engage with the festive holiday lights and beautiful ice sculptures! THE DETAILS  Over 20 ice...

Come enjoy a fairytale. Enjoy the story in a featured language followed by a craft.

Join us for a yoga-themed storytime for the whole family. This program will feature stories and songs accompanied by simple poses and mindfulness activities. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. All ages with a caregiver.

All ages. Registration not required. See popular, award-winning animated features on the big screen and enjoy freshly-popped popcorn just like at the movies! January: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (PG) February: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse (PG)

Join library staff for stories and songs! Advanced registration required*. Ages birth through 8 with caregiver. / Vengan a escuchar cuentos y canciones. Se requiere registro avanzado*. Desde el nacimiento hasta los 8 años con cuidador.

Calling all Spidey friends. It's time for a party! Join us for crafts and snacks while we watch episodes of "Spidey and His Amazing Friends!" (Ages 3–8 with an adult)

Parents, drop in for light refreshments and learn about different options for preschool in the Lemont area. Childcare will be provided by volunteers while parents are in the program.

Have fun and learn Spanish through stories, songs and games. This storytime is presented in English and Spanish, so beginners are welcome. Recommended age: 3-7 years.

Adults are invited to join in the fun during this twist on our typical STEM2gether program! Children in grades 1-4 can bring along their favorite grown-up to explore STEM activities and create STEM projects with the help of our teen volunteers. Limit 24 child/caregiver pairs. Those arriving more than 10 minutes late cannot be guaranteed...

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 us for a winter themed storytime with special guests from the Brookfield Zoo! All ages with caregiver.

Children and their caregivers are invited to hear stories and songs in Ukrainian, enjoy games and a craft. January theme: Welcome!

Children and their caregivers are invited to hear stories and songs in Ukrainian, enjoy games and a craft. January theme: Welcome!

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 2-5, with a participating adult. Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities! Build a snowman, play with snow, and other wintery fun - INSIDE the library!

REGISTER BY THE DAY BEFORE Answer the call of your wild child by getting your toddler outside with this monthly nature-themed program. Join a naturalist for hands-on activities such as games, stories, crafts, hikes and more! The last Friday of each month we will have something new for you and your child to explore while...

Discover a fun and seemingly chaotic form of theater in this introductory improv workshop! Play games that teach the basic of improv and expand everyday skills such as teamwork, storytelling, adaptation, and communication. Ages 8-12.

Ages 3 and older with a caregiver. Celebrate Blizzard of Books, our Winter Reading Challenge, with a short movie followed by a snowy snack and craft. Limit 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.

Join us for a movie and a snack at the library! No cost. Please register each child that wishes to attend. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring your friends to the library for a round of mini-golf!  All ages welcome.  There will be 3 golf holes on each floor of the library.  Get out of the house and come practice your putting. All participants leave our golf course with a new book. No registration is required.

A massive day of miniature marvels and movie magic. The Museum is excited to welcome Kathleen Rooney, author of From Dust to Stardust, and Alice Hargrave, Colleen Moore's granddaughter, to our day of mini marvels. We'll be celebrating Colleen Moore’s life and her Fairy Castle, with a variety of free and paid activities including: Conversation*...

For parents. Looking for a quality daycare or preschool in the area? Drop by to chat with representatives from local schools to find the right fit for your child.

Drop in to learn safe practices for fire building and containment, make fire-inspired art, build your own fire and roast a marshmallow. Free, all ages.

Boom-bah-bah-boom! Can you decipher the sounds of the drum? In this exciting and interactive storytelling performance from Mama Edie, you'll learn about many different cultures that use drums to communicate and connect. For families. Please register your family using the name of an attending adult; be sure to indicate the total number of people attending....

You’re Invited to the library's Baby and Toddler Winter Ball! Come to the library dressed in your very best to dance and play the morning away!

Learn and explore at our annual Science Fair. Families are invited to learn and explore at our Science Fair. The open-house format features stations from FrogLady Presentations, DuPage Children’s Museum, SciTech Museum, Illinois Storm Chasers, and more. Activities are suitable for children preschool-aged and older. Sponsored by the Friends of the Batavia Public Library.

Enjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot of fun outside, even when it’s cold. More dates later this Winter! Activities will include: Fort Building Fairy Furniture Whammy Doodles Smores And More! outdoor...

Join Spark as she learns all about snow, hibernation and exciting winter activities like sledding and ice skating. Spark's Snow Day includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of winter fun for families! The show is ideal for ages 2-7, but has something for all ages to enjoy.

The Free Neighborhood Tour Fosters an appreciation for puppetry throughout the city by bringing free, family friendly performances to locations outside of Chicago’s theaters, but areas in the city where people may not have the chance to see puppetry very often. The tour offers a range of high-quality puppetry styles, and this year Krystal Puppeteers...

Enjoy the Preserves of snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If no snow is present, we will enjoy a winter walk.

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Compete to claim the title of fastest puzzlers in Clarendon Hills during this all-ages team competition! Six teams will have two hours to put their puzzles together. Teams will use the same (new and unopened) puzzle. Each team may have between 1-6 players. Players must be a least 8 years old to...

Learn what, why and how staff feed the great diversity of birds, fishes, reptiles and amphibians at the nature center.

Have you ever watched wildlife and been amazed at their adaptations? Join a naturalist and test your abilities against a variety of animal adaptations as we compete in our Animal Olympics. Can you run as fast as a coyote or hold your breath as long as a snapping turtle?

Enjoy retro-themed activities from the '80s and '90s. Listen to vinyl records, play retro video games, read old-school comics, or watch old cartoons. Drop-in event for grades 6-8.