Oaklee's Family Guide November/December/January 2020

November Events & Activities Nov. 6, 13, 20, 10:30am - 11:15am Music & Movement - Kids Round Lake: 847-546-8558 https://www.rlapd.org/ Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 3:30pm Sewing Workshop Oak Park: 708-383-4815 http://www.wonder-works.org Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road: Between the ages of 3-6 your child is gaining much more control over their body movements. Your child’s rhythm and balance, along with their large motor skills will be enhanced through the use of this class’ music, props, and activities. This class will help build strength, control and fluidity. Wonder Works Children’s Museum, 6445 W. North Ave.: Join Lu- cia our sewing master, in the art room every Thursday to learn all about the basics of sewing! These hands on projects are the perfect introduction to sewing for kids 3 and up. Made possible by the Oak Park Arts Council. Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30am - 4:30pm Textile and Fabrics Oak Park: 708-383-4815 http://www.wonder-works.org Nov. 6, 13, 20, 3pm - 5:30pm Parenting Workshop: Supporting Children’s Learning Through Play Crystal Lake: 815-219-1364 https://bestbabykit.com Wonder Works Children’s Museum, 6445 W. North Ave.: Children explore the world of textiles and fabrics with new, engaging activities every week. Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 W. Paddock St: Join the educat- ed staff as they share research from the Talaris Institute about important milestones in the life of your child. Nov. 7, 14, 21, 6:30pm - 6:50pm Wee Readers Tinley Park: https://tinley.libnet.info/event/2622153 Nov. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 10am - 10:20am Tales for Twos Tinley Park: https://tinley.libnet.info/event/2622259 Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive: Ages 3-36 months with adult(s): Introduce your very young child to books, reading, and the library at this storytime! Drop-in event. Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive: Stories, activities and a craft for 2-year-olds with parents. No registration re- quired. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time. Nov. 8, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Anime/Fandom Connection Homewood: 708-798-0121 https://www.homewoodlibrary.org/ Nov. 7, 4:30pm - 5:30pm Bluestem Book Club Tinley Park: https://tinley.libnet.info/event/2597817 Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive: Discuss a nomi- nee from the 2020 Bluestem List while enjoying a snack. We will close with a fun activity! Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Hwy: Come share your love of animanga and comics! Come in COSPLAY (appropriate costume of your favorite character)! Pics will be posted on our Facebook page. For anyone in grades 7-12. Refreshments will be served. Registration is preferred but not required. Nov. 7, 10am - 11am Everybody Plays! (OSB) Joliet: https://jolietlibrary.libcal.com/event/5280589 Nov. 8-10, 10am - 5pm Dino Works! Oak Park: 708-383-4815 http://www.wonder-works.org Wonder Works Children’s Museum, 6445 W. North Ave.: Dino Works is one of the few events older than Wonder Works...Much Older! Dino Works returns in 2019 with hands on exploration and play, teaching kids about Dinosaurs and the world they lived in (Ours!!). Ottawa Street Branch, 150 N. Ottawa St.: Ages 0-3 with adult. Sensory experiences are incredibly important for all babies and toddlers as they learn and grow. Nov. 7, 14, 21, 2pm - 4pm Parent Playdate Frankfort: https://frankfortlibrary.evanced.info/signup/eventdetai ls?eventid=12422&lib=0 Nov. 8-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-30, 7:30pm The House Theatre of Chicago Presents The Holiday Clas- sic The Nutcracker Chicago: 312-226-6727 https://www.thehousetheatre.com/ Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Road: Being a parent is wonderful and rewarding ... and exhausting. Come in on Thursdays anytime between 2 and 4 for coffee or tea, conversa- tions with other parents, and the knowledge that your children can’t lead you on a mad dash through the library because the program room doors are blissfully closed. Make new friends or just enjoy not needing to follow your two year old as they discover that they can run really fast while the kids listen to a story, color, or do some fun crafts. The Chopin Theatre, 1544 W. Division: 10th Anniversary Produc- tion Features New Puppets and Continues to Shine as One of Chicago’s Favorite Holiday Traditions Nov. 8, 22, 10am - 11am Purple Crayon Players Storytime Evanston: https://evanston.libnet.info/event/3148408 Evanston Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.: Drop in Storytime and craft program which is presented by Northwestern’s Purple Crayon Players for children that are ages 0 to 5 and their families. Nov. 7, 14, 21, 6pm - 7pm Preschool Read & Play Kenosha: 262-564-6113 Kenosha Northside Neighborhood Library, 1500 27th Ave.: For children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers. Bring your pre- schooler for a 20-minute storytime followed by crafts, building sets, playdough, science exploration, and more! NOV-DEC 2019-JAN 2020 12 Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland

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