September 2017
Elephant and Piggie Party
Kids in Grades K-2, come help us celebrate Mo Willem's 10th Anniversary of the Elephant and Piggie books with Piggie and Gerald stories and activities.
Find out more »Family Lego Night
Calling all Lego fans...let's see what you can create with our Legos! Make a Lego creation based on a theme. All creations will be put on display in the Library. Geared for families with children 3 years old and up. No registration required
Find out more »Captain Underpants Party
Kids in grades 2-5 who enjoy the Captain Underpants books and movie are invited to join us for an epic afternoon of Captain Underpants inspired games, crafts, and snacks. No poopypants allowed! Registration is required.
Find out more »October 2017
Halloween Hunt for the Great Pumpkin
Come as a family, watch It's a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and then go on a Halloween Hunt throughout the library (like an Easter Egg Hunt) looking for pumpkins and ghouls! Pumpkins may contain candy, small toys, or stickers.
Find out more »November 2017
Eric Carle Drop In Craft Day
Drop in and make your own Eric Carle inspired craft!
Find out more »Family Lego Night
Calling all Lego fans...let's see what you can create with our Legos! Make a Lego creation based on a theme. All creations will be put on display in the Library. Geared for families with children 3 years old and up. No registration required!
Find out more »Preschool Art
Join us for a creative story time for children ages 3-5 with their caregivers. We will read a story and then do a craft project inspired by the book. No registration required.
Find out more »December 2017
Frosty the Snowman Story Time
This drop-in story time will feature Frosty the Snowman stories, activities and a craft.
Find out more »Frosty the Snowman viewing
We will have a special showing of the beloved cartoon, Frosty the Snowman.
Find out more »Frosty the Snowman Story Time
This drop-in story time will feature Frosty the Snowman stories, activities and a craft.
Find out more »Noon Years Eve Party
Come to this drop-in party where we'll play and make a craft, all before ringing in the "noon" year at 12 p.m
Find out more »January 2018
Minion Mania
If you think making edible Minions out of Twinkies, finding hidden bananas, and laughing at the word “bottom” sounds like a good time, then this program is for you! Kids ages 4-8 are invited to join us for Minion stories, crafts, snacks and more! Registration is required.
Find out more »May 2018
Jedi Training Academy
Calling all young padawans! Do you have what it takes to defend the galaxy? The force is strong with this program! Drop in any time between 2-4 p.m. to hone your Jedi Powers and learn the ways of the force to become a Jedi Knight. May the force be with you! Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult
Find out more »Plant Craft in the Garden
Join us for a drop-in family craft activity in the library's garden. Decorate your own flower pot and then plant some seeds courtesy of The Friends of the Library who will be holding their Annual Plant Sale at this time as well.
Find out more »July 2018
Kids Movie Matinee
Bring your own lunch and watch this fun movie at the library! Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. *Please Note: We request peanut free lunches for our friends with food allergies. 6/18 Diary of a Wimpy Kid 7/9 Paddington 7/23 How to Train your Dragon 8/20 The Age of Adeline
Find out more »September 2018
Lets Celebrate Grandparents
Local author, Barbara Berg Mies, will share her new book, I'm Going to Gramma's in My Pajamas! Enjoy this fun, light-hearted book that shows the special relationship between grandmothers and grandchildren. Stay for a craft as well!
Find out more »Pirate Party
Come to a special pirate party with crafts, games and stories for ye mateys aged 5-8!
Find out more »October 2018
Halloween Costume Exchange
Has your child outgrown their Halloween costume but it still looks like new? Save the environment and your wallet at our Halloween Costume Exchange! The library is accepting clean, gently used Halloween costumes from 9/4-9/29. Then on 10/1, you can come to the library’s Meeting Room to take a costume new to you. You are welcome to do any of the following: • Donate a costume AND take one. • Donate a costume without taking one. • Take a costume…
Find out more »December 2018
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Story Time
Drop in for a special Rudolph Story Time with story and craft!
Find out more »Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer cartoon viewing
Drop in to watch a special showing of the beloved cartoon, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Find out more »June 2019
Kids Movie Matinee Muppets from Space
Bring your own lunch and watch this fun movie at the library! Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. *Please Note: We request peanut free lunches for our friends with food allergies.
Find out more »Stories and Snacks at Sunset
You are invited to enjoy stories on the back lawn outside the library. This drop-in story time is for children ages 6 and under with their caregivers. Besides stories, you'll even make your own tasty snack! No registration required.
Find out more »July 2019
Kids Movie Matinee Treasure Planet
Bring your own lunch and watch this fun movie at the library! Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. *Please Note: We request peanut free lunches for our friends with food allergies.
Find out more »Stories and Snacks at Sunset
You are invited to enjoy stories on the back lawn outside the library. This drop-in story time is for children ages 6 and under with their caregivers. Besides stories, you'll even make your own tasty snack! No registration required.
Find out more »October 2019
Family Lego Night
Calling all Lego fans...let's see what you can create with our Legos! Make a Lego creation based on a theme. All creations will be put on display in the Library. Geared for families with children 3 years old and up. No registration required!
Find out more »Family LEGO Night
Calling all LEGO fans…let's see what you can create with our LEGOS! Drop in and make a LEGO creation based on a theme. All creations will be put on display in the library. Geared for families with children 3 years old and up. No registration required.
Find out more »Finding Treasure: Kids Author Visit
Calling all collectors and treasure hunters ages 7-10! Join us for a story time with Michelle Schaub, author of FINDING TREASURE: A COLLECTION OF COLLECTIONS. In this story told through poems, a child is assigned to bring in her favorite collection for show and tell. There’s only one problem: she doesn’t collect anything! What should she collect? Learn to find treasure in unexpected places as Michelle shares her poems and a book-related craft.
Find out more »Halloween Hunt for the Great Pumpkin
Come as a family, watch It's a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and then go on a Halloween Hunt throughout the library (like an Easter Egg Hunt) looking for pumpkins and ghouls! Pumpkins may contain candy, small toys, or stickers.
Find out more »November 2019
Dining Etiquette for Kids
Just in time for the holidays, this table manners and etiquette class for kids ages 7- 12 is sure to give your child several important life skills! Gretchen Wells, founder of Manners Academy, will cover many topics during this class: How to Set a Table, American and Continental Dining, Where is my Bread Plate?, How to Hold a Fork Correctly, Difficult to Eat Foods, Party Etiquette, and more! A nutfree menu will be offered including Mariano's chicken tenders, organic noodles,…
Find out more »Little Builders
Ages 5 and under with an adult may drop in for some block play! We’ll have a variety of blocks such as Mega Bloks, jumbo blocks and more available for your little ones to build with.
Find out more »December 2019
Storytown Improv
From super-heroes to squids, princesses to dinosaurs, Storytown takes you on an interactive, improvised adventure! The audience and actors will work together to give ideas and suggestions to create a one-of-a-kind story. Take part in a unique and interactive show that engages children ages 3 and older and their families.
Find out more »Language Storytimes
Teachers from Language Labs will present a bilingual story time for preschoolers. They will read stories, sing songs and present a craft in Spanish in December and Mandarin in January
Find out more »Gingerbread Day
All day long, anyone can drop into the library for a gingerbread craft, and the first person to find the hidden gingerbread will win a prize! Come for a special Gingerbread Story Time at 10 a.m. OR 7 p.m. Listen to a story and make a craft.
Find out more »Music with Miss Gretchen
Welcome all 2 – 5-year-olds! Why not attend this 45-minute music class that will have you moving, singing and learning? Enjoy lots of early childhood songs, plus some family favorites and classics. MUSIC WITH MISS GRETCHEN Tuesday, December 17 10 am Preschool and Pre-K themes will be delivered through music, singing, guitar playing using musical instruments, manipulatives, story-song books and more. The class will be led by Active Learners Preschool (Clarendon Hills Park District) teacher, Miss Gretchen.
Find out more »Little Builders
Ages 5 and under with an adult may drop in for some block play! We’ll have a variety of blocks such as Mega Bloks, jumbo blocks and more available for your little ones to build with.
Find out more »January 2020
Instrument Petting Zoo
Bach to Rock, America's Music School in Naperville, will host an instrument petting zoo that gives kids the chance to try out a variety of different instruments in the library. Children are introduced to a musical instrument, shown how it produces sound, and then allowed to explore it themselves! Kids ages 2-6 with their caregiver can drop in any time between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to make some music!
Find out more »Iditarod Fun
Karen Land—writer, public speaker, and three-time participant in the 1,049-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race across Alaska—and her Alaskan husky, Noggin, will visit our library to share their experiences of running the Iditarod.
Find out more »Kids Movie Matinee: Toy Story 4
Bring your own lunch and watch a movie on your day off! Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Please note: We request peanut free lunches for our friends with food allergies.
Find out more »February 2020
Be Superlative – Be Like Abe
Author Eileen Meyer will share stories about our sixteenth president from her new picture book, The Superlative A. Lincoln. What important lessons did Abraham Lincoln model? How are Lincoln's words and actions relevant today? What actions can we take to be the best we can be? Participate in a discussion and complete a craft to take home for students in grades 2-5.
Find out more »Irish Dance Classes
Join us for an Irish dance session! Get your little one ready for Saint Patrick’s Day next month by clapping to some jigs and reels and learning basic Irish dance steps. Classes taught by Alyssa Harling, TCRG of the Harling School of Irish Dance. Ages 3 and 4 – 3:15-3:45 pm Ages 5-8 – 4-4:45 pm
Find out more »March 2020
Mother Goose and Her Friends
.Join Mother Goose in this fun literature program that is full of rhymes, puppetry and creative dramatics for children 6 and under with their caregivers.
Find out more »READ to the Dogs
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are provided by the Hinsdale Humane Society’s Therapaws Pet Therapy Program. Readers in K - 5th grade may sign up for a 15-minute time slot beginning the Monday prior to the meeting date.
Find out more »Under the Sea Storytime with Ariel
Children aged 3-7 with a caregiver are invited to meet Ariel, the Little Mermaid, at the library! Ariel will share a story and have a craft for kids to make. You’ll have a chance to take your photo with Ariel too.
Find out more »April 2020
Bach to Rock Presents Rock ‘N Roll Music Classes
10:00 am Rock ‘n Roll: Music and movement class for toddlers ages 18 months – 3-years-old with their grown-up. 11:30 am Rock City: Exploratory music class for 3-5- year-olds Bach to Rock, America's Music School in Naperville will return to host demo versions of their Rock ‘N Roll class for toddlers and Rock City class for preschoolers. Experience the developmental benefits of music in a setting and with music that makes it fun for the child and grown-up as well!
Find out more »June 2021
July 2021
Take It Tuesday
First come, first serve! Take It Tuesday activity bags will be available on a table in the vestibule of the library between 10 am - 8 pm every lastTuesday of the month until supplies run out.
Find out more »August 2021
Outdoor Story Time
Join us on the back lawn of the library for an outdoor story time weather permitting. Please bring your own blanket to sit on if you would like one. Due to social distancing and space, this program is limited to 10 families. Please sign up your family to attend.
Find out more »September 2021
READ to the Dogs
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud in-person to a therapy dog from Hinsdale Humane Society's Therapaws Pet Therapy Program. Readers in K-5th Grade can sign up for one 10-minute time slot.
Find out more »Preschool Art
Join us in-person for a creative story time for children ages 3-5 with their caregivers. We will read a story and then do a craft project inspired by the book. Due to social distancing and space, this program is limited to 6 families. Please register your family (not the individual children) to attend.
Find out more »January 2022
Wild World of Wacky Winter Sports
Snowman bobsled! Reindeer ski jump! Turtle slow-skating! And the freestyle snowball fight! Cartoonist Mark Anderson will guide young cartoonists ages 8-12 in drawing all sorts of silly winter sports! This program is in-person.
Find out more »February 2022
Clifford the Big Red Dog Party
Big fun awaits as we celebrate all things Clifford. Join us in-person for Clifford stories, activities and a craft. Geared for ages 2-5 with an adult. Due to social distancing and space, this program is limited to 6 families. Please register your family (not the individual children) to attend.
Find out more »March 2022
Bad Guy Fun
Are you a Bad Guy or a Good Guy? If you love the Bad Guys book series by Aaron Blabey, join us in-person for some Bad Guy fun! Geared for kids in grades 2-4.
Find out more »Irish Dance School
Get your child ready for Saint Patrick's Day by clapping to some jigs and reels and learning basic Irish dance steps. Classes are taught by Alyssa Harling, TCRG of the Harling School of Irish Dance. 3:15pm - 3:45pm session is for younger children, 4:15pm - 4:45pm for school-age children. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.
Find out more »Preschool Art
Join us in-person for a creative story time for children ages 3-5 with their caregivers. We will read a story and then do a craft project inspired by the book. Due to social distancing and space, this program is limited to 6 families. Please register your family (not the individual children) to attend.
Find out more »April 2022
Going to the Drive-In
Come on over to the drive-in where kids ages 5-7 will make their own car to park at the movie. Once kids decorate their car, they will drive over to watch a short film.
Find out more »June 2022
Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Under the Stars
Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Sing songs around the campfire, listen to the noises of the forest and watch the stars with friends. Under the Stars includes original music, puppets and interactive movement. Recommended for ages 2-6. Please register your family (not the individual children) to attend.
Find out more »July 2022
The Rope Warrior
Join us and be amazed by The Rope Warrior in this interactive, visually entertaining jump rope show. Fun for the whole family! Please register your family (not the individual children) to attend.
Find out more »Talewise Presents Pirates: Lost at Sea
Ahoy there, matey! Set sail on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island. Throughout the story, explore the incredible science behind clouds, physical and chemical changes, air pressure, and more! Volunteers from the audience will help conduct several hands-on science experiments that ‘ARRR’ sure to amaze you! Don’t miss your chance to experience this interactive nautical tale — with a refreshing splash of science! Appropriate for kids in grades K-5.
Find out more »Going on a Bear Hunt Nature Walk
Meet in the story room for a telling of Michael Rosen's "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" before heading out on a nature walk in the library garden to find bears of our own. Recommended for ages 2-6. Please register your family (not the individual children) to attend.
Find out more »Dan Gogh’s Magical Camp Adventure
Looking for a magical escape? Experience the great outdoors in this one-of-a-kind variety show! Artist Dan Gogh will be your guide for engaging camp activities, including searching for magical survival equipment and amazing nature discoveries. Wander off the beaten path and join Dan Gogh where magic, comedy, and art are all part of the adventure! Appropriate for kids in grades K-5.
Find out more »August 2022
Library Lawn Party
Join us for lots of summer fun for the whole family outside on the library's lawn! We’ll have a DJ spinning tunes, lawn games, and an ice cream cart with ice cream novelties. Don’t miss our big last fling of the summer! Just drop by; no registration required.
Find out more »September 2022
Storytime at the Farmers Market
Come visit us select Thursday mornings this summer at the Clarendon Hills Farmer’s Market! Grab a treat at the market, bring a blanket to sit on, and listen to some fun stories, songs and rhymes.
Find out more »Pirate Party
For ye mateys aged 5-8, come to a special pirate party with crafts, games and stories.
Find out more »October 2022
Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures
Have you ever wanted to see a bat (and a few other misunderstood creatures) up close? Here is your chance! Join us as we welcome Sharon and Dan from Incredible Bats. They will teach us about these animals and why they are so important to the world around us. Please register your family (not the individual children) to attend. (Sponsored by The Friends of the Library)
Find out more »November 2022
T-Rexplorers presents Dinosaur Discoveries
Dig into dinosaur discoveries with this all-ages hands-on dinosaur program. See dinosaur bones up close and get a glimpse of what it's like to go on a Paleontological dig with authentic dinosaur fossils. Weather permitting, families will meet Ranger the T-Rex in front of the library 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Please register your family (not the individual children) to attend. (Sponsored by The Friends of the Library)
Find out more »Jurassic Adventure Escape Room
SIGN UP FOR ONLY ONE TIME SLOT. Your team is needed to stop a billionaire industrialist from creating more dinosaurs that could potentially take over the planet. You have only 30 minutes to enter his lab and solve the puzzles needed to secure the one remaining prehistoric mosquito preserved in amber so that dinosaur DNA cannot be extracted from it. The escape room will be held in the lower-level Story Time Room. Geared at students in grades 5 and above;…
Find out more »The Fossil Lady
Please register your family (not the individual children) to attend. A living history portrayal of Mary Anning, the first female fossilist from England who discovered many dinosaur-aged fossils and helped change the scientific understanding of evolution and extinction during the 19th Century. This interactive presentation includes real life fossils and animal representations, as well as historic images. This program is designed for families with children ages 5 and up. Presented by an educator from The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art.
Find out more »Movie Matinee: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Come watch a dinosaur movie on your day off! Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Find out more »December 2022
The Magic and Art Show
Variety artist Dan Gogh uses comedy, magic, and art to unlock the mystery of creativity. Dan will be your guide to wacky colors, magical drawings, and art tools that have a mind of their own. Prepare to be amazed, inspired, and laugh all the way as you join us on this one-of-a-kind journey fun for the whole family! Please register your family (not the individual children) to attend. (Sponsored by the Crites Family)
Find out more »January 2023
Firefly Theatre Presents Spark’s Snow Day
It is Spark the Firefly's first snow day! 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! Recommended for ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Please register the family (not the individual children) to attend. (Sponsored by The Friends of the Library)
Find out more »Movie Matinee – The Bad Guys
Come watch a movie on your day off! Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Find out more »Winnie-the-Pooh Day
Come celebrate the cuddly birthday of author A.A. Milne with all things Winnie-the-Pooh! We will have drop-in activities in the Youth Department all day and a special Winnie-the-Pooh Party at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. geared for ages 2-6.
Find out more »DuPage Children’s Museum Presents Sound All Around
Where does sound come from? What does sound feel like? Can we see sound? Students in grades 1-4 will conduct observations and do hands-on experiments, including making a musical instrument to explore the properties of sound.
Find out more »Family Lego Night
Calling all Lego fans! Let us see what you can create with our Legos! Make a Lego creation based on a theme. Geared for families with children 3 years old and up. No registration required, simply drop in between 6-7:30 p.m. to build.
Find out more »National Puzzle Day
Celebrate National Puzzle Day by dropping in to make your very own puzzle to take home. Stop in any time for free puzzle sheets like crossword puzzles, mazes, and word searches as well.
Find out more »February 2023
Best Board Games for Family Night
Get ready for some low-tech fun! We welcome the folks from Fair Game in Downers Grove to show us how playing board games together can bring families closer and create lasting memories. You'll hear about the hottest new board games and even play a few rounds.
Find out more »March 2023
Hot Wheelin’ Fun
Drop in to play with our Hot Wheels cars and tracks in the library’s upper-level meeting room. We’ll have a Track Builder Starter Kit, Stunt Box Set, and Infinity Loop Kit out for tons of fun! Children should be with an adult actively supervising their play.
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