Outdoor Activities in Sterling, IL

Oregon Park District-Oregon, Illinois Farmers Market

Oregon Park District-Oregon, Illinois Farmers Market · Il-2 & Il-64, Oregon, IL

Oregon Park District-Oregon, Illinois Farmers Market is a farmers market in Oregon, IL.

DIY Air Dry Botanical Clay Coasters

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

An easy DIY project using air-dry clay and a few different flowers to make a set of botanical coasters. All supplies will be provided. For teens 14 to 19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...

Bertolet Memorial Library District

Bertolet Memorial Library District · 705 Main Street, Leaf River, IL

Bertolet Memorial Library District is a public central library in Leaf River, IL. Open 2,022 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 5,475 square feet.

Cookbook Club: Delicious Tonight

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Humboldt Park · 1605 N. Troy St., Chicago, IL

Join the Humboldt Park Branch as we explore the world of cookbooks! Each month we will read, cook, eat, and discuss from a different book from CPL's collection. This month's pick is Delicious Tonight by Nagi Maehashi! Please prepare one recipe from this month's cookbook to...

Oregon Park District Farmers Market

Oregon Park District Farmers Market · 418 W Washington St, Oregon, IL

Oregon Park District Farmers Market is a farmers market in Oregon, IL.

Adult Book Club: Malibu Rising

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · McKinley Park Branch · 1915 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

Join McKinley Park for a discussion of a different book each month. 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. Requests must be made at least 14 business days...

Canvas and Conversation: Evening Edition

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Oriole Park · 7454 W. Balmoral Ave., Chicago, IL

By popular demand! Come and enjoy painting and reconnect with others. Not an artist? Not a problem! All skill levels are welcome. Painting supplies and templates will be provided. At the end of the program, you will leave with your masterpiece. Accessibility Do you need sign language interpretation.

Teen Hideaway

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Brighton Park · 4314 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Drop in and explore art media, technology, crafts and games. For teens 13 to 19. Ven y explora diferentes medios de arte, tecnología, manualidades y juegos. Para jóvenes de 13 a 19 años. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?...

The Second City’s Improv Supernova: e.t.c. 50th Revue

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 1:00 AM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL

The Second City’s Improv Supernova blasts open e.t.c.’s 50th Revue with the art form that started it all. No two performances are ever the same – every night is different, delightfully chaotic, and...

Bubble Painting & Play

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Alpha Park Public Library · 3527 S Airport Rd, Bartonville, IL

Use our taste-safe solution of milk and food coloring to make art and explore bubble sensory bins. Dress for a mess. We will be outside if weather permits. Ages 0-5. Register.

Dining with Dewey Cookbook Club

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Coal City Public Library · 85 N Garfield St, Coal City, IL

Those planning to attend are asked to prepare a recipe from the month's chosen cookbook and to bring that dish to the club's meeting to share. As we share and sample these culinary creations, we'll discuss food and cooking. Copies of the cookbook will be available to check out from the front desk...

Minecraft World Building

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Elmwood Park Public Library · 1 Conti Pkwy, Elmwood Park, IL

Come help us create a custom Minecraft world at the library! Build towering castles, craft intricate Redstone contraptions that defy logic, and explore landscapes teeming with hidden treasures and perilous challenges. Ages 10-18 years old. Registration required.

Tuesday Afternoon Knit and Crochet Circle

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch · 8530 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL

Come to Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday afternoon of each month for our Knit and Crochet Circle! Whether you are just starting to learn or have valuable tips and experience to share, all skill levels are welcome to attend. Just bring needles and yarn! Accessibility Need.

After School Fun

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Chicago Lawn Branch · 6120 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL

Listen to music, play board games, do puzzles or enjoy the weekly craft. For teens and families with children. Mientras escuchan música y mantienen conversaciones animadas, las familias pueden jugar con nuestros juegos de mesa, rompecabezas y crear pequeñas manualidades. Para adolescentes y...

Tween Crafting Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · White Oak Library - Romeoville Branch · 121 W Normantown Rd, Romeoville, IL

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.

Book Club ONLINE

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 2:00 AM UTC · Retail Shop · 8 Seasons Above the Arctic Circle, Chicago, IL

U Make: Puffin Landscape Painting

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Eisenhower Public Library · 4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights, IL

Registration Required. Ages 4-12 years, under 7 with accompanying adult. Paint a cute puffin by the sea.

Tales for Twos and Threes

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Mayfair Branch · 4400 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes followed by a simple craft and open play. For children 18 months to 5 with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request...

"Poet-tea" Slam

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Daley, Richard M. · 733 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL

Join us for "poet-tea!" Drink tea and write poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month . Make a "found poem" collage out of cut-out words or free write, then share what you wrote in an open mic-style "poetry slam." Or select a poem to read from our collection by a famous poet such as...

DIY Crafternoons - Frame Fluttering Butterflies

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–9:45 PM UTC · White Oak Library - Romeoville Branch · 121 W Normantown Rd, Romeoville, IL

Let's craft together with all kinds of materials. We'll paint, glue and bead all kinds of fun and exciting projects. We'll bring these beautiful paper butterflies to life with color, string and a wood frame. All the materials are provided! Just bring your imagination and creativity!