Free things to do in Shorewood — festivals, library events, park activities, and community happenings. No cost, all fun.
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Join us and watch borax crystals grow in a jar. In this hands-on craft, you will shape a pipe cleaner to your liking and put it in a jar with borax, what happens next is crystal science. So, join us and make some crystals it's totally fun and rad. For kids 6 to 13. How to Attend This event takes...
Bored? Games! Visit the library to play and make games! Learn about the basics of game theory, use your imagination and test your skills. Each session features a different game. For kids 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?...
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.
Drop in after school and join us for Teen Craft Tuesdays! Every week, we'll do a different craft on Tuesdays after school. Come in and relax, get creative, and make something to take home! All materials will be provided. Join us for a colorful crafting session! We’ll be painting the air-dry...
In Crafting Club, we will be exploring all different crafts! Want to learn the basics of crochet? Make miniatures out of airdry clay? Use LEGOs to make prints? We’ll be trying it all in our Crafting Club! This program is for those in grades 3-6th.
Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics.
Story time featuring stories, nursery rhymes, puppets and songs. Includes open play time with blocks, puzzles, puppets and other educational toys. For children 18 months to 5. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312)...
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.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released on April 1st! Join us to celebrate with all things Mario themed! Play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with special deluxe wheels on the Nintendo Switch. We will also have Mario themed diamond art stickers. Registration is required. Only for teens ages 13-19....
The Illinois State Treasurer is holding $1 billion in unclaimed funds. Representatives will assist patrons in checking if the State is holding any money owed to them through its iCash program. Property will be returned at no cost with proper identification. Illinois State Tresurer manages state...
Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities. Sensory supports like lap weights and fidget toys are available to help...
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...
Join us and celebrate Spring's arrival by painting and assembling your own wooden bird! Materials will be provided. For children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Únete a nosotros y celebra la llegada de la primavera pintando y montando tu propio pájaro...
Make psychedelic geometric art with multi-colored paper. For grades 6-12. Registration required.
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.
Each month we will explore a new artist and recreate one of their famous paintings using oil pastels and chalk. Cultural arts will let you explore a new way of fun and creativity. This month we will discover famous artist Vincent Van Gogh born March 30, 1853.
Join the Toman Branch as we partner with The Latina Sweat Project, Instructor Noe Villagomez to bring yoga to our community. This beginner-level class is designed for all experience levels and focuses on building strength, reducing stress, and improving overall well-being. The Latina Sweat Project..
Start your day with laughter and play! Join us every Friday morning for a relaxed, fun-filled morning featuring toys, musical instruments and more. Kids can explore, create and play at their own pace in a welcoming space designed just for them. For ages 0 to 5 with an adult caregiver....
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.
Join us for story time especially for our littlest patrons! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online...
Learn about Easter around the world and Greek Easter customs like breaking red easter eggs!
Who's up for another round of cryptids? This time around, we are discussing land cryptids from the West Coast, Alaska, and Canada. In Part I of our Terrestrial Cryptids series, we will be learning about the most famous cryptids from Bigfoot and Skinwalkers to the lesser known Keelut and the Pygmies.
Come out to try a new craft, socialize, and have fun. Make a beaded bag charm. All materials provided. *Limited availability. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to...
Join us for an evening of poetry and conversation as we welcome Lisa Low to celebrate the release of her debut full-length collection, Replica. Low will be joined in conversation by acclaimed poet and editor Rebecca Morgan Frank. Books will be available for sale, courtesy of our neighborhood...
Storytime fun for little ones on the move! Join us for songs, books, and play. For walking children up to 2 years old. Registration required.
We supply the bricks. Just bring a ton of imagination and get ready to build. The sky's the limit! For kids 6 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations..
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. All Ages Welcome.
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.
Join our story time for the whole family! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 2 to 8 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Joliet Junior College Farmers Market is a farmers market in Joliet, IL.
Art museum with Native American art and rotating exhibitions on university campus.
🎬 LIGHTS • CAMERA • COMMUNITY IS BACK! 🎥✨Where creativity meets opportunity and every student becomes a storyteller. Step into a program designed to unlock the digital brilliance inside today’s teens. Lights • Camera • Community gives students hands-on experience in the world of modern...
Join us every Saturday for Saturday Game Day. This is a drop-in program. Bring a game or play one of ours: UNO, Skip-bo, Mexican Train, Scrabble, Outburst, Upwards, Rummy 500, Canasta, Chess, Checkers, Sorry and more! Players gather on adult side of building as space allows. No registration is...
Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.
Interact with engaging books, songs, and games to build a growing love for language. For ages 2+. Registration required.
Joliet City Center Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Joliet, IL.
12-23 months with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.
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.