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Sustainability Week for Kids

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside

No registration required, while supplies last. Mon., March 24: Sustainability Scavenger Hunt Tues., March 25: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Kit. One per child, while supplies last. Wed., March 26: DIY Chia Seed Pet | 3 – 5 pm Thurs., March 27: The Lorax (2012) (94 mins) Movie viewing and Craft | 4 – 5:30 pm Fri.,...

Free

Spring Break Weeks of Play

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago

Playful by Nature March 24-April 6, times vary Join us to celebrate the wonders of the natural world. Experience live animal encounters with Lucca’s BioHub, Dave DiNaso’s Traveling Word of Reptiles, and Scales & Tales Traveling Petting Zoo. Engage your senses with The Insect Asylum's Touch Lab. Participate in art-making inspired by living things that...

Included in general admission
Ongoing

Family Cooking Night

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange

Kids and their grown-ups can practice chopping, mixing and more while creating a delicious treat to enjoy together. Please register each participant in the family.

Free

Spring Break Air Dry Clay Party

Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora

Explore your creative side by using air dry clay. After 24 hours, you will have a masterpiece. Ages 5-11.

Free
Event Series Dino Works

Dino Works

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

Dinosaurs big and small will fill Wonder Works from March 20 to April 7, 2025 for our most anticipated takeover event of the year. Aspiring Paleontologists of all ages will be delighted by the wide array of dinosaur activities, starting with the life-size T-Rex skull on loan from the Field Museum greeting them as they...

Included in general admission

Homeschool Hangout

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont

Come hangout with other homeschool families and find out how the Library can support your learners! Grades K – 5 with a caregiver

Free
Event Series Gnome Craft

Gnome Craft

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights

Spring is here! Come make a wall hanging that everyone will enjoy.

Free
Event Series Spring Break

Spring Break

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Celebrate Spring Break at Navy Pier from March 24-28 with interactive workshops, creative activities, and family fun! Enjoy dance, music, and art sessions, plus hands-on experiences with The Salvation Army and The Butterfly House. Test your skills at Coca-Cola’s March Madness Pop-A-Shot, play Spring into BINGO at Reunion, and explore nature-themed exhibits at the Chicago...

Free
Event Series Gnome Craft

Gnome Craft

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights

Spring is here! Come make a wall hanging that everyone will enjoy.

Free

Cinema Craft Corner

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Watch a movie and do a craft in our downstairs meeting room! We'll be watching Elemental (PG) and creating our own element jars. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Free

Nature Story Time

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills

Join us for an interactive nature story time with an early childhood educator from the Morton Arboretum. We'll celebrate all things Spring! For ages 2-6 with participating adult.

Free
Event Series Brick Builders

Brick Builders

La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park

Let’s display some new creations in our Children’s Department. We will supply the LEGOs® and all you bring is your creativity! Grades K-3rd. Registration required. Limit 14.

Free
Event Series Movie Monday

Movie Monday

Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood

Feeling blue on a Monday? Come watch a movie with us! / ¿Te sientes triste en un lunes? ¡Ven a ver una película con nosotros! March 10 : Spring is Here March 24: 10 Things I Hate About You April 7 : Bluey April 21 : Justice League May 5 : Monster’s Inc May 19...

Free

Family BINGO Night

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont

Join Ms. Joan for fun themed bingo games and prizes.

Free
Event Series LEGO League

LEGO League

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines

We supply LEGOs and a theme, you supply the imagination! Children under 8, please bring your caregiver. Registration required.

Free
Event Series Noche de la Familia

Noche de la Familia

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Únete a nosotros durante una hora de historias, canciones y comunidad en esta celebración semanal de la cultura y la familia hispana.

Glow in the Park

Edwin and Elsie Meyn Busse Park 21 S Emerson Street, Mount Prospect

Come join us at Pocket Park to celebrate spring at this fun-for-the-whole-family program full of colorful glow sticks, energizing music, and activities. Best for ages 11 and younger with their families. In case of inclement weather, we will move the program inside the library to the Youth program room. Please check back to this event...

Free

First Pets: American Presidents and Their Furry Family Members

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst

Most U.S. Presidents have had companion animals live with them at the White House. These pets have served to both unite—and sometimes divide—the nation. Pets have even played a role in international diplomacy. Revisit some of the First Pets over the last 70 years with heartwarming and sometimes surprising stories. Live in-person and virtually on...

Free

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