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Messy Play

Ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver
2025-10-10 10:00:00 2025-10-10 10:45:00 America/Chicago Messy Play Come to the library for hands-on experiences that may include some mess and will always include fun! Elk Grove Village Public Library - Kids Korner A/B

Friday, October 10
10:00am - 10:45am

Add to Calendar 2025-10-10 10:00:00 2025-10-10 10:45:00 America/Chicago Messy Play Come to the library for hands-on experiences that may include some mess and will always include fun! Elk Grove Village Public Library - Kids Korner A/B

Come to the library for hands-on experiences that may include some mess and will always include fun!

Each class contains play stations that encourage sensory exploration, creative process art, dramatic play, and motor development.

Each class requires a separate registration. While a caregiver must be present, please only register the children attending.

Required registration is limited to EGVPL cardholders. If space is available, non-cardholders may register 3 days prior to the start of the event.

AGE GROUP: | Early Childhood |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Arts & Crafts |

Elk Grove Village Public Library
Phone: 847-439-0447
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Book Bites
Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids Korner A/B
Get a taste of appetizing books with this book club. Pizza, snacks and drinks provided. Find copies of the book at the Youth Services Desk.
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Workshop Wednesdays
Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by and create in our YA area...after school on Early Dismissal Wednesdays!
Pumpkin Painting
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Celebrate fall with a cozy afternoon of pumpkin painting! No carving—just paints, glitter, apple cider, and creativity. Make your pumpkin spooky, silly, or stylish and take it home!
It's the Monster Mash
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kids Korner A/B
Dress in your favorite costume and enjoy silly (not scary) monster stories, games and songs, followed up with a monster craft and treat.
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Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Oct 23, All day
Participate in a Halloween challenge when you visit Youth Services! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver and can earn a prize.
Halloween Poetry Creation Station
Thu, Oct 23, All day
Stop by our Creation Station to create some Spine-Tingling Poetry. Pick out some spooky titles, add some haunted words, and conjure up a Halloween inspired verse for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Polish Storytime
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Korner A/B
Join us for a Polish-English story time that includes stories and rhymes. Recommended for ages 0 - 5.
C.S.I. - Curious Science Investigators
Thu, Oct 23, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Kids Korner B
SESSION 2 - Let's investigate with STEM! This class combines a little bit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a whole lot of fun! Hands-on activities for inquisitive minds!
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Thursday Evening Tech Help
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for an evening drop-in session where you can get one-on-one assistance with your technology-related questions. Perfect for those who need tech support after work hours!
The Salem Witch Trials and the Power of Fear
Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Join Joyce Haworth as she lays out the true story of one of the strangest and most painful episodes in American history.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Participate in a Halloween challenge when you visit Youth Services! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver and can earn a prize.
Halloween Poetry Creation Station
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Stop by our Creation Station to create some Spine-Tingling Poetry. Pick out some spooky titles, add some haunted words, and conjure up a Halloween inspired verse for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Messy Play
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Kids Korner A/B
Come to the library for hands-on experiences that may include some mess and will always include fun!
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Chess Instruction with Chess Scholars (Beginner)
Fri, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
No previous chess knowledge is necessary. Each session will consist of a fun interactive teaching period and guided practice time.
Chess Instruction with Chess Scholars (Advanced)
Fri, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
A basic knowledge of piece movements is recommended. Students will learn about controlling the center, taking the initiative, and attacking in combination.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Oct 25, All day
Participate in a Halloween challenge when you visit Youth Services! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver and can earn a prize.
Halloween Poetry Creation Station
Sat, Oct 25, All day
Stop by our Creation Station to create some Spine-Tingling Poetry. Pick out some spooky titles, add some haunted words, and conjure up a Halloween inspired verse for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Fun Factory Saturday
Sat, Oct 25, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Drop by the library to make a simple craft on your own or with the help of a parent/caregiver. The craft will be available in Youth Services, while supplies last.
HeroQuest One-shot
Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Venture into a perilous dungeon, battle monstrous creatures, overcome traps, and retrieve valuable artifacts! Test your skills and courage to complete a challenging quest during this One-shot program.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Oct 26, All day
Participate in a Halloween challenge when you visit Youth Services! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver and can earn a prize.
Halloween Poetry Creation Station
Sun, Oct 26, All day
Stop by our Creation Station to create some Spine-Tingling Poetry. Pick out some spooky titles, add some haunted words, and conjure up a Halloween inspired verse for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Participate in a Halloween challenge when you visit Youth Services! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver and can earn a prize.
Halloween Poetry Creation Station
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Stop by our Creation Station to create some Spine-Tingling Poetry. Pick out some spooky titles, add some haunted words, and conjure up a Halloween inspired verse for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Baby Tales Storytime
Mon, Oct 27, 9:30am - 10:15am
Kids Korner A/B
Bond with your little one and meet new friends at a lap-sit storytime full of bounces, tickles, songs, and giggles.
Baby Tales Storytime
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Kids Korner A/B
Bond with your little one and meet new friends at a lap-sit storytime full of bounces, tickles, songs, and giggles.
Tricks and Treats
Mon, Oct 27, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kids Korner A/B
Bring out your inner chef and make some tasty treats!
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Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Oct 28, All day
Participate in a Halloween challenge when you visit Youth Services! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver and can earn a prize.
Halloween Poetry Creation Station
Tue, Oct 28, All day
Stop by our Creation Station to create some Spine-Tingling Poetry. Pick out some spooky titles, add some haunted words, and conjure up a Halloween inspired verse for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Mini Mad Science Storytime
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Kids Korner A/B
Join us for a fun science class just for kids! We will explore science through stories, a hands-on science experiment, crafts, and games. Each week will be a different theme and activities.
Coffee, Cake & Coloring
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Join us for adult coloring while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea, and coffee cake!
Tuesday Tech Help
Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Got a technology question? We’re here to help! Bring your device and question. We will assist with preliminary troubleshooting, finding documentation, seeking answers to your questions.
Mini Mad Science Storytime
Tue, Oct 28, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Kids Korner A/B
Join us for a fun science class just for kids! We will explore science through stories, a hands-on science experiment, crafts, and games. Each week will be a different theme and activities.
C.S.I. - Curious Science Investigators
Tue, Oct 28, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Kids Korner A/B
SESSION 2 - Let's investigate with STEM! This class combines a little bit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a whole lot of fun! Hands-on activities for inquisitive minds!
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Troublesome Trolls: In the Hall of the Mountain King
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kids Korner A/B
Listen to the musical story of Peer Gynt as he escapes from the Troll King and then stay for more troll-themed fun.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Oct 29, All day
Participate in a Halloween challenge when you visit Youth Services! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver and can earn a prize.
Halloween Poetry Creation Station
Wed, Oct 29, All day
Stop by our Creation Station to create some Spine-Tingling Poetry. Pick out some spooky titles, add some haunted words, and conjure up a Halloween inspired verse for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Alphabet Soup Storytime
Wed, Oct 29, 9:30am - 10:15am
Kids Korner A/B
Attention little learners! Grab your grown-up and get moving in an interactive storytime filled with music and play.
Alphabet Soup Storytime
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Kids Korner A/B
Attention little learners! Grab your grown-up and get moving in an interactive storytime filled with music and play.
Noche De Recuerdo
Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Join us for an evening to honor those on our Ofrenda! - Acompáñanos en una noche de celebración para honrar a quienes están en nuestra ofrenda.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Oct 30, All day
Participate in a Halloween challenge when you visit Youth Services! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver and can earn a prize.
Polish Storytime
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Korner A/B
Join us for a Polish-English story time that includes stories and rhymes. Recommended for ages 0 - 5.
Teen Screen
Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Get creeped out with Gretel & Hansel, a darkly gothic twist on the classic tale that is perfect for spooky season. Come for the horror, stay for the snacks!
C.S.I. - Curious Science Investigators
Thu, Oct 30, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Kids Korner A/B
SESSION 2 - Let's investigate with STEM! This class combines a little bit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a whole lot of fun! Hands-on activities for inquisitive minds!
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Read to the Dog
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
An opportunity for kids to read in a positive, non-threatening environment that encourages the love of reading by partnering with a therapy dog.
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Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Oct 31, All day
Participate in a Halloween challenge when you visit Youth Services! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver and can earn a prize.
Trick or Treating...at the EGVPL!
Fri, Oct 31, All day
All departments welcome you to trick-or-treat at their public desks on Halloween!
Halloween Show
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:40am
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Come see Todd Downing in a spooky‑cute concert & puppet show, Halloween Tall Tales and Silly Songs! After the show, march along in our playful parade through the library!
Halloween Show
Fri, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:40am
Come see Todd Downing in a spooky‑cute concert & puppet show, Halloween Tall Tales and Silly Songs! After the show, march along in our playful parade through the library!
Fun Factory Saturday
Sat, Nov 01, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Drop by the library to make a simple craft on your own or with the help of a parent/caregiver. The craft will be available in Youth Services, while supplies last.
Tiempo De Cuento (Spanish Storytime)
Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kids Korner A/B
Come explore a new theme every month with books, art, and interactive activities. Vengan a explorar un nuevo tema cada mes con libros, arte, y actividades interactivas.
Día De Los Muertos Craft / Day of the Dead Craft
Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Color in a calavera skull mask on Fun Factory Saturday to take part in festivities for Day of the Dead! - Colorea mascaras de Calavera el Sabado pa participar en la tradicion de Día de los Muertos
SpongeBob Bingo Bash
Sat, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Kids Korner A/B
Are you ready, kids? Aye-aye, Captain! Join us to dive into Bikini Bottom Bingo fun featuring SpongeBob and friends, have a snack, watch some classic SpongeBob scenes..and win prizes.
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