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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
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Moms, Pops and Tots| Chicago |
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Interactive play group with caregivers and children of all abilities in an inclusive setting. Program focuses on social interaction, fine and gross motor development and sensory integration.
Where: Vittum Park
When: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages: Babies, Toddlers
Cost: $15 for ten weeks
Start With A Sketch Exhibition| Geneva |
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Exhibition highlighting the culture of illustration through the talented cartoonists, illustrators and voice actors connected to the Geneva community. Features well-known artists such as Daws Butler, the voice of Yogi Bear and many Hanna Barbera characters, along with Chester Gould, creator of the Dick Tracy comic strip.
Where: Geneva History Center
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Donations accepted
Sensory Storytimes| Oak Park |
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Geared toward children with special needs, especially kids who may have a hard time sitting still or focusing in big groups. Sensory Storytime is followed by a new playgroup with sensory activity stations for kids and caregivers to explore together. These free storytimes, best for ages 2 to 6, are offered on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. at the Main Library, 834 Lake St. No advanced registration is required. Sensory Storytimes include stories and songs as well as large and small movement activities. A picture schedule is used in the front of the room, and individual schedules, fidget toys, and bean bag lap weights are available. Caregivers are required to be in attendance. Sensory Storytimes are 20 to 30 minutes long, and the sensory activities will be open for 30 minutes after the storytime ends. For more information, email sharris@oppl.org. Storytimes and activities are open to the general public, not just Oak Park residents.
Where: Oak Park Public Library
When: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Sweet Home Chicago: The History of America’s Candy Capital| Chicago |
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Exhibit includes numerous artifacts, photographs and other documentary items that tell the story of Chicago's iconic candy makers, including Snickers, Lemonheads, Butterfingers and Cracker Jack.
Where: Harold Washington Library Center
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Oink, Baa, Moo: Farm Fun| Waukegan |
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Interactive learning centers include a barn slide, apple orchard and chicken coop. Maggie, a life-sized fiberglass milking cow sponsored by Golden Oaks Farm in Wauconda, will be the focus of the new exhibit. Maggie is over five feet tall and features a working udder that recirculates the water that children "milk."
Where: Waukegan Public Library
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Cost: Free
Early Literacy: Getting Your Child Ready to Read| Des Plaines |
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Using the Association of Library Services to Children (ALSC) guide, Every Child Ready to Read, explore the five main skills children need to have before they reach kindergarten and how to foster those skills at home. Materials are provided.
Where: Des Plaines Public Library
When: 7-8:30 p.m.
Ages: Parents Only
Cost: Free
















