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Your guide to upcoming kid-friendly events, park district programs, library activities, and more in Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Manteno, and surrounding communities. Search by name or filter by town and date to find something fun.

12 events · Thursday, November 19

Thursday, November 19 · 12 events

  1. Messy Art Studio

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    Ages: 2 - 5 Thursdays at 10 AM (Starts Sep. 17th) Roll up those sleeves and unleash your creativity! Messy Art Studio is all about big, bold, colorful art wh...

  2. TECH MADE EASY THURSDAY

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    TECH MADE EASY THURSDAY TUTOR: BERNADETTE 09.28.26 LG 3RD FLOOR TABLE NEAR 3RD FLOOR SUITE

  3. Little Learners

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Children up to 36 months will love this special playgroup! Hands-on stations offer little ones a chance to engage and explore their world. Caregivers and kids a...

  4. Baby Time

    Manteno Public Library · Manteno Public Library

    Join us for this interactive program with rhymes, songs, & books! Recommended for babies ages 0-2 years old. Program meets every Thursday at 10:00am

  5. Challengers Club

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Do you like playing and learning new games? Join us for 90 awesome minutes of board games, card games, puzzles and more! Each month, we learn two new games whil...

  6. Adult Crafting Club

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    Adult Crafting Club 815.939.4564 ext 303 hosted by Deisi Pizano and Patricia Christopherson registration required max 15 people 12/16/25 LG

  7. Stop Motion Studio

    Bradley Public Library · Bradley Public Library

    Grades: 5th - 8th 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month Lights, camera, animation! Join our creative production crew in Stop Motion Studio to learn the secrets beh...

  8. Tales & Tea Fantasy Society

    Manteno Public Library · Manteno Public Library

    Join Us… The Tales & Tea Fantasy Society cordially invites you on an enchanting journey.   Join us at our cozy fantasy book club, where we’ll steep tales and t...

  9. Soul Collections-Dominion

    Kankakee Public Library · Kankakee Public Library

    Join the Kankakee Public Library for our monthly Book Discussion Soul Collections, which highlights black authors and themes.

  10. Get Fit

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    In this class you will be using step up blocks and resistance bands to help tone and define your muscles. Our certified experienced instructor is excellent and...

  11. Evening Yoga

    Bourbonnais Public Library · Bourbonnais Public Library

    Unwind, Release and Reset! This all-level yoga practice, led by Chris Burch, provides opportunities to build strength and flexibility in mind, body and spirit!...

  12. Illinois Libraries Present: Words, Power, and Community:Dr. Eve L. Ewing

    Manteno Public Library · Manteno Public Library

    Registration Link:  https://bit.ly/ILPS6DrEveLEwingRegistration    | Copy and paste in browser.  Zoom program begins at 7:00pm. Words, Power, and Community: Dr...