# Things to do with kids at Arlington Heights Memorial Library

> 8 upcoming family events and 0 ongoing programs and visits at Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 North Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2.

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## Events ahead

- [Japanese Language Storytime — Arlington Heights Memorial Library](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/japanese-language-storytime-arlington-heights-memorial-library--listing-b1a76bc8bab37737ca4fe80a) — Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM · Arlington Heights Memorial Library · Ages 2–5 · checked Oct 30. Stories and songs shared in Japanese, followed by play and social time, for ages 2 and up with a caregiver. Siblings welcome; drop in.
- [Tinker Lab: Cardboard Construction — Arlington Heights Memorial Library](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/tinker-lab-cardboard-construction-arlington-heights-memorial-library--listing-6d97e18d8db97a5a13c6848e) — Mon, Nov 16 · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM · Arlington Heights Memorial Library · Ages 4+ · checked Oct 30. Kids design and build the project of their dreams with the Tinker Cart and cardboard construction materials; bring your own cardboard to recycle if you like. Drop in any time…
- [Dinosaur Ranger Academy with Dinosaurs Wild — Arlington Heights Memorial Library](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/dinosaur-ranger-academy-with-dinosaurs-wild-arlington-heights-memorial--listing-98b9329a3e18bfa1995ca2bb) — Sat, Nov 21 · 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM · Arlington Heights Memorial Library · Ages 2+ · checked Oct 30. An interactive show from Dinosaurs Wild packed with dinosaur fossils, facts and fun, ending with a meet and greet with some special baby dinosaurs. Held in the Hendrickson Room…
- [Super Sleuths Detective Activities — Arlington Heights Memorial Library](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/super-sleuths-detective-activities-arlington-heights-memorial-library--listing-1cec05b4e970e6e318d6819d) — Tue, Nov 24 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · Arlington Heights Memorial Library · checked Oct 30. Kids in 3rd and 4th grade become detectives, searching for clues through hands-on activities to solve the case.
- [Tween Turkey Parachute Flight Lab — Arlington Heights Memorial Library](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/tween-turkey-parachute-flight-lab-arlington-heights-memorial-library--listing-e505140449eed0dc7484f242) — Wed, Nov 25 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Arlington Heights Memorial Library · checked Oct 30. Kids in grades 4-6 design, build and test a parachute to help a tiny turkey escape Thanksgiving dinner using the library's flight lab tube. Register the child only; an adult is…
- [Dino Party for Preschoolers — Arlington Heights Memorial Library](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/dino-party-for-preschoolers-arlington-heights-memorial-library--listing-7a7a17e25b8d9030e73431b6) — Mon, Nov 30 · 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Arlington Heights Memorial Library · Ages 3–5 · checked Oct 30. Little dinosaur fans stomp into the library's Lindsey Room for dino-themed games and activities; costumes are encouraged. Drop-in, no library card required.
- [Tween Culinary: Grinch Cookies — Arlington Heights Memorial Library](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/tween-culinary-grinch-cookies-arlington-heights-memorial-library--listing-647ecfa5a5f37f24e17a6654) — Wed, Dec 2 · 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM · Arlington Heights Memorial Library · checked Oct 30. Tweens in grades 4-6 make Grinch-inspired cake mix cookies in the Makerplace kitchen. Space is limited: Arlington Heights cardholders register to join a lottery and are notified…
- [Dan Gogh's Magic and Art Show — Arlington Heights Memorial Library](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/dan-gogh-s-magic-and-art-show-arlington-heights-memorial-library--listing-2caf4c6c4131e95d4f89c4fd) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Arlington Heights Memorial Library · Ages 2+ · checked Oct 30. Artist-magician Dan Gogh mixes comedy, magic and art — wacky colors, magical drawings and art tools with a mind of their own — in a reading-centered family show. For families…

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