This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group This event is in the "Grade K–2" group This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group Paint Your Own Flowerpot Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Event Type: DIY Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5 Paint your own flower pot while learning about taking care of flowers and plants. We'll provide the supplies. You bring creativity and be prepared to get messy! Waitlist Register Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group Developmental Playgroup Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Event Type: Social Gathering Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5 This inclusive playgroup is for children younger than six who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support.Siblings are welcome. Free tickets will be given to all who attend. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group Dolly Parton Imagination Library Launch Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am Event Type: Books and Authors, Social Gathering Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5 Do you have a child younger than five? And...Do you live in one of these zip codes: 60076, 60077, 60203, 60714, 60712, 60029 View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group This event is in the "Grade K–2" group This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group Día Fun and Games Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Event Type: Arts and Culture, Social Gathering Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5 Make and play games from around the world in the Kids Room. This fun afternoon is part of our day-long El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) celebration. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group This event is in the "Grade K–2" group This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group Día Book Character Bingo Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Event Type: Arts and Culture, Social Gathering Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5, Grade 6–8 Choose from favorite book characters to create a one-of-a-kind Bingo card in this fun family flip of the classic game. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group Science Club Jr Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Event Type: Science and STEAM Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5 Preschoolers, learn about science and interesting hands-on experiments.Free tickets will be given to those who attend. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group This event is in the "Grade K–2" group This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group Learn Basic Mandarin Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Event Type: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Self-Improvement Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5 Learn a few Mandarin characters and enjoy activities that celebrate Chinese culture in this fun-filled event designed for families. Free tickets will be given to those who attend. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group Babies and Tots Storytime Outdoors Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm Event Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5 Enjoy fun stories, rhymes, and songs to build a love of books and reading.Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at noon. For kids age 0-23 months with an adult. Space is limited. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group Nature Play Monday, May 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5 Young children are invited to explore nature in the North Courtyard. Be prepared to dig in and get your hands messy.Drop-in event for children age 0-5 with an adult. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group Bilingual Urdu-English Storytime Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Event Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5 Enjoy stories and songs in Urdu and English. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am. For families with kids age six and younger.Presented in collaboration with Early Childhood Alliance of Niles Township. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group Nature Play Monday, May 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5 Young children are invited to explore nature in the North Courtyard. Be prepared to dig in and get your hands messy.Drop-in event for children age 0-5 with an adult. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group This event is in the "Grade K–2" group This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group Rainbow Family Club Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Event Type: Social Gathering Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5 Kids in preK-grade 5 and their caregivers who are part of an LGBTQ+ family are invited to join our Rainbow Family Club. We'll hang out, chat, have snacks, and do activities. LGBTQ+ kids are also welcome to bring friends who are allies. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group Bilingual Urdu-English Storytime Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Event Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5 Enjoy stories and songs in Urdu and English. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am. For families with kids age six and younger. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group Nature Play Monday, May 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5 Young children are invited to explore nature in the North Courtyard. Be prepared to dig in and get your hands messy.Drop-in event for children age 0-5 with an adult. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group Developmental Playgroup Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Event Type: Social Gathering Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5 This drop-in inclusive playgroup is for children younger than six who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support.Siblings are welcome. Free tickets will be given to those who attend. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group This event is in the "Grade K–2" group This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group Pokémon Party Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Event Type: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Social Gathering Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5 Whether you are an expert in all things Pokémon or are curious about this popular Japanese franchise, come and enjoy crafts and games for kids of all ages. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group This event is in the "Grade K–2" group This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group Elemental Craft Friday, May 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5 Make a simple craft related to the Elemental movie before watching the movie at 6:30 pm.Free tickets will be given to all who attend. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group Nature Play Monday, June 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5 Young children are invited to explore nature in the North Courtyard. Be prepared to dig in and get your hands messy.Drop-in event for children age 0-5 with an adult. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group Bilingual Spanish-English Storytime Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Event Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5 Come enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. For families with kids age six and younger. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group This event is in the "Grade K–2" group This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group Pride Month Family Party Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Event Type: Social Gathering, Pride Month Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5 Celebrate Pride month with colorful crafts and games.Kids younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. Free tickets will be given to all who attend. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group Nature Play Monday, June 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5 Young children are invited to explore nature in the North Courtyard. Be prepared to dig in and get your hands messy.Drop-in event for children age 0-5 with an adult. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group This event is in the "Grade K–2" group This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group Rainbow Family Club Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Event Type: Pride Month, Social Gathering Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5 Kids in preK-grade 5 and caregivers who are part of an LGBTQ+ family are invited to join our Rainbow Family Club. We'll hang out, chat, have snacks, and do activities. LGBTQ+ kids are also welcome to bring friends who are allies. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group Developmental Playgroup Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Event Type: Social Gathering Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5 This drop-in inclusive playgroup is for children younger than six who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support.Siblings are welcome. Free tickets will be given to those who attend. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 0–5" group Drag Story Hour Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Event Type: Pride Month, Storytime Age Group: Kids, Age 0–5 Celebrate Pride Month through stories, songs, and lots of sparkle with special guest performer, Mrs. Yuka. View Details Registration Required
