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Dive into a world of textures, colors, and engaging experiences designed to stimulate young minds and encourage exploration. Our sensory play options offer a blend of fun and learning in a safe and interactive environment.
Free Events & Activities in Minooka
Free things to do in Minooka — festivals, library events, park activities, and community happenings. No cost, all fun.
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Charles B. Phillips Public Library District
Charles B. Phillips Public Library District is a public central library in Newark, IL. Open 2,392 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 2,270 square feet.
Toddler Time
We will have fun as we read, sing, and play together to build early literacy skills.
Tween Club
Children going into 4th-5th grade can join us for books and activities focusing on a different theme each month. This month's theme is Mother's and Others Day Crafts. Must be CCPLD cardholder.
Adult Smash Bros. Tournament
Are you an adult who wants to flex their Smash Bros. skills? Join us for a tournament that will crown the 3rd, 2nd, and best player of Super Smash. We will use the provided controllers for the Nintendo Switch 1 console. Program may go over at most 15 minutes.
Tails & Tales-Deer
Start your day with stories that have a bite with this furry, scaled or finned storytime! We will tell animal stories and learn some amazing animal facts and enjoy a video to see our animal in motion. Each week will have it's own animal theme so feel free to bring your own stuffed animal to enjoy.
Little Artists - Still Life
Calling all Little Artists! If your preschooler loves painting with brushes or fingers, this morning art class is for them. Each week will feature a different famous artist and art mediums like watercolors, clay, and paper art. Ages 3-5. *Little Artists runs back to back. Both sessions of this...
Greek Easter Celebration Teen Volunteers
Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics.
Minooka Branch Library
Minooka Branch Library is a public branch library in Minooka, IL. Open 2,954 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 3,300 square feet.
ESL Reading & Conversation Group
Is your first language Spanish, Polish, Hindi or anything but English? Would you like the opportunity to practice your newly-learned English skills in an informal, non-judgmental setting? The ESL Reading & Conversation Group is for any adult whose first language is not English. Learn more about...
Music & Movement (ages: 3+)
Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this active Storytime that promotes early literacy skills while encouraging children to move and play. Each week will focus on a different form of movement. This week is DANCE. For ages 3-6. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime
3 year olds - Kdg. ready to attend on their own can join us for books, a craft, and songs with each week focusing on a different theme. Child must be CCPLD cardholder.
Excel Basics: Terms and Navigation
In this class, we will discuss the terms and navigation of Microsoft's spreadsheet product, while you follow along on the computer. Registration is required.
Pinochle Club
Drop in for Pinochle Club! New members are encouraged to join. Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, come enjoy this beloved card game. All skill levels are welcome, but players should have some familiarity with the game. The library will provide all materials necessary for...
Family Lapsit
3 months - 23 months and their caregiver can join us for stories, sensory activities, and songs with each week focusing on a different theme each month. Child needs to be CCPLD resident.
Bitty Babies (ages 6 weeks-1 year)
Storytime for the youngest patrons! This storytime is for babies not yet walking. Join us for songs, books, and play. Registration required.
Joliet City Center Farmers' Market
Joliet City Center Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Joliet, IL.
Schingoethe Center of Aurora University
Art museum with Native American art and rotating exhibitions on university campus.
Greek Easter Celebration
Learn about Easter around the world and Greek Easter customs like breaking red easter eggs!
Three Rivers Public Library District
Three Rivers Public Library District is a public central library in Channahon, IL. Open 3,266 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 9,200 square feet.
Baby Lapsit Storytime
Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.
Terrific Tots
Children 2 years old - 3 years old and their caregiver can attend this fun and interactive class with books, crafts, and songs. Child must be a CCPLD resident. If not, please see youth services. Please only register the children attending.
DIY Crafternoons - Pet Cactus Rocks
Let's craft together with all kinds of materials. We'll paint, glue and bead all kinds of fun and exciting projects. No prickles on these little guys! Just a whimsical little pet in a pot! We'll paint them, plant them and get to name them! All the materials are provided! Just bring your...
Teen Craft: Geometric Art
Make psychedelic geometric art with multi-colored paper. For grades 6-12. Registration required.
Joliet Junior College Farmers Market
Joliet Junior College Farmers Market is a farmers market in Joliet, IL.
Eager Readers Homeschool
Kdg.-2nd grade homeschool children can join us for some book themed activities. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.
Shorewood-Troy Public Library District
Shorewood-Troy Public Library District is a public central library in Shorewood, IL. Open 2,940 hours per year across 49 weeks. The facility is 15,000 square feet.
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