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3:00 pm Ozobot Class @ North Chicago Public Library
Ozobot Class @ North Chicago Public Library
Dec 10 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Ozobot class is a fun way to teach your children the basics of coding! Ozobots are a tiny robot toy that your children can “train” to move in basic patterns. Space is limited. For [...]
4:00 pm Tinker Tuesday @ Zion-Benton Public Library
Tinker Tuesday @ Zion-Benton Public Library
Dec 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Invent like Edison, create like Kandinsky, and use your noodle like Newton.  Tinker Tuesday offers fun activities for kids and adults working together in our makerspace-The Sandbox.  You will have the chance to explore, experiment and [...]
6:00 pm GO Mundelein Walk Indoors @ Mundelein Community Center
GO Mundelein Walk Indoors @ Mundelein Community Center
Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
GO MUNDELEIN is a new community movement designed to increase community health through activity, education and collaboration. This movement is in response to the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy’s call to action at the [...]
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9:00 am Rockin’ Tots @ Rockin' Jump
Rockin’ Tots @ Rockin' Jump
Dec 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We understand trampolines are fun but big kids and toddlers don’t always mix. Rockin’ Tots offers a dedicated time when parents can have fun with their smaller children while socializing with their friends in a [...]
9:30 am Baby Rhyme Storytime @ Vernon Area Public Library District
Baby Rhyme Storytime @ Vernon Area Public Library District
Dec 11 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Ages 0-14 months with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Reading starts at birth! Miss Kelsey guides you and your baby through research-based activities and books that promote reading readiness. Best for infants, crawlers, and beginning [...]
9:30 am Baby Story Time at Cook Park Lib... @ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Cook Park Library
Baby Story Time at Cook Park Lib... @ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Cook Park Library
Dec 11 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am
Babies’ brains are wired for learning. Because language acquisition starts at birth, Baby Story Time focuses on activities that will stimulate their brain development. The emphasis is on caregiver-child interaction as we guide you through [...]
9:30 am Playtime with Littles @ Fox Lake District Library
Playtime with Littles @ Fox Lake District Library
Dec 11 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Drop-in at this child led unstructured play for babies through 2 year old with a caregiver in the Children’s Activity Center. Meet other parents and caregivers for playtime and socializing. We have music, play mats, [...]
10:00 am New Parents & Babies Playgroup @ Vernon Area Public Library District,
New Parents & Babies Playgroup @ Vernon Area Public Library District,
Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
 Ages 0-14 months with an adult. Free. Drop-in. Meet other caregivers in this casual playdate that takes place between our Rhythm & Rhyme storytimes for babies. Swap stories and find support while tots play and [...]
10:30 am Drop-in Storytime @ Deerfield Public Library
Drop-in Storytime @ Deerfield Public Library
Dec 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays in this drop-in storytime for all ages.
10:30 am Wednesday Storytime at Deerfield... @ Barnes & Noble Deerfield
Wednesday Storytime at Deerfield... @ Barnes & Noble Deerfield
Dec 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Join Barnes & Noble Deerfield Square every Wednesday at 10:30am in the Kids’ Department on the Hundred Acre Wood stage for Storytime. Fun for ages 2 through 8.
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