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256 things to do in LaSalle, IL starting between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. this week, Wednesday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 17. On the first page: 16 community, 9 talks + ideas, 7 family, 6 art. Among them: Music & Memory Volunteering: Brain Health 2.0 + LifeBio at Barb City Manor Retirement Home (Wednesday 2:30 p.m.); Dissertation Defense - Grant Holmin at La Tourette Hall (Wednesday 3 p.m.); Youth Book Club at Peoria Heights Public Library (Wednesday 3:30 p.m.); American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED & First Aid at Shabbona School (Wednesday 4 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.

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Students volunteer with a Brain Health group for aging adults at risk for dementia, which uses the Life Bio app for reminiscence and life stories. Sign-up required; transportation provided.

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Barb City Manor Retirement Home, 680 Haish Blvd, DeKalb, IL 60115

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central Time

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The Dissertation Defense of Grant Holmin on Synthetic Methodologies Utilizing Superelectrophiles and Suzuki-Miyaura Catalyst-Transfer Polymerization for Preparation of Conjugated Polymers.

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La Tourette Hall, 202 Normal Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time

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Youth Book Club

Peoria Heights Public LibraryPeoria Heights, IL48 mi

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A youth book club comparing the hero's journey in the fifth Harry Potter and Percy Jackson books, with spells, crafts and treats. Ages 9 to 13.

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Peoria Heights Public Library, 816 E Glen Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time

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An AHA Heartsaver class for the general public on high-quality CPR, AED use, relief of foreign-body airway obstruction and basic first aid.

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Shabbona School, 725 School Street, Morris, IL 60450

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4 p.m. Central Time

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The Huskie Closet, a student-led project offering free career and casual clothing to NIU students. Shop, donate or recycle your clothing, or volunteer.

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Chick Evans Field House, 1050 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time

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Latino Dinner from the Latino Resource Center and Campus Dining, featuring food from Bolivia, Puerto Rico and Cuba, plus music and trivia. $13 without a meal plan.

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Patterson Hall Complex, 1155 Lincoln Dr. N, DeKalb, IL 60115

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

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The CSA Concert Competition.

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Northern Illinois University

School of Music, 550 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

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Artful Adventures

Shorewood-Troy LibraryShorewood, IL48 mi

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Does your little love stories & art?.

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Shorewood-Troy Library, 650 Deerwood Drive, Shorewood, IL 60404

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time

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O-Nett GamingOttawa, IL13 mi

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commander at O-Nett Gaming in Ottawa, Illinois.

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O-Nett Gaming, 215 W. Washington St., Ottawa, IL 61350

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Central Time

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The Next Picture Show's On the Prairie exhibition runs through mid-November, with artists exploring Midwest prairie landscapes, wildlife, and plants.

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​​The Next Picture Show Gallery, 113 W. First St, Dixon, IL 61021

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time

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NIU's yearly show of art by students from high schools across the region.

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Jack Arends Hall (Art Building), 330 Gilbert Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time

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A traveling exhibition based on the children’s book The Stick, developed by silhouette artist Clay Rice and the South Carolina State Museum.

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Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Rd., Romeoville, IL 60446

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time

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A workshop led by Tatiana Gómez and José R. Menéndez where students create a design intervention for a community they are part of.

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Jack Arends Hall (Art Building), 330 Gilbert Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2 p.m. Central Time

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Explore the Library: Play, Learn & Win, with activities and games in the Learning Commons earning tickets for prizes, celebrating first-generation students.

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Founders Memorial Library, 217 Normal Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time

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Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge, 9231 Illinois 26, Hennepin, IL 61327

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time

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A weekly on-campus writing group where faculty work on their writing in a peaceful, quiet environment with the support of their faculty community.

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Founders Memorial Library, 217 Normal Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time

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Sensory Sensation take and make: a kit with everything for sensory play with your young child.

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Shorewood-Troy Library, 650 Deerwood Drive, Shorewood, IL 60404

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Time

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A group where children aged three to five, with an adult, explore books through stories and songs, with a craft included.

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Black Road Branch, 3395 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60403

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time

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A Naloxone Rapid Response Team pop-up table distributes naloxone, a medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdose, along with information on treatment, peer support and other resources.

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Fairmont Food Pantry, 525 Barry Ave, Lockport, IL 60441

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central Time

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A guided one-hour yuletide tour of the main level and some Hegeler and Carus living quarters on the second floor, fully decorated for the holiday season. Vote for your favorite tree afterward. One-of-a-kind trees are auctioned through the season. Winning bids are announced at the Tannenbaum Brunch. $30 a person.

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Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 7th St., LaSalle, IL 61301

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time

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Veterans Day exhibit: book 5 of 7 from Rena Monterastellis collection of World War II scrapbooks, February 14, 1943 to June 7, 1944. Uniforms, medals, Pete Thomson's address book from a Japanese POW camp, a Guadalcanal bayonet and a rare 3-flap Vietnam era hand-grenade pouch. They come down in mid-December.

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Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum, 1100 Canal St., Ottawa, IL 61350

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time

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Bingo

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Bingo at Fox Valley Community Services, with a small fee.

  • $2

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Fox Valley Community Services (Sandwich), 1406 Suydam Rd, Sandwich, IL 60548

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time

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Card games

  • $5

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A casual five-hour drop-in card club at the Chillicothe Park District playing Pinochle, Hand and Foot, and Euchre for a $5 fee.

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Chillicothe Park District Operations Facility, 5407 E. Cambron Ave., Chillicothe, IL 61523

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time

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The Next Picture Show's On the Prairie exhibition runs through mid-November, with artists exploring Midwest prairie landscapes, wildlife, and plants.

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​​The Next Picture Show Gallery, 113 W. First St, Dixon, IL 61021

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time

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Talks + ideas

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NIU's yearly show of art by students from high schools across the region.

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Jack Arends Hall (Art Building), 330 Gilbert Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time

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Sterling Public Library, 102 W Third Street, Sterling, IL 61081

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time

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An in-person party marking one year, with fun and good company.

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Venue at 8847 Knoxville Ave, 8847 Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61615

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

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Story Hour

Peoria Heights Public LibraryPeoria Heights, IL48 mi

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Story Hour at Peoria Heights Public Library in Illinois.

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Peoria Heights Public Library, 816 E Glen Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time

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Tot Time

Lakeview Recreation CenterPeoria, IL49 mi

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  • $5–7

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A playful learning program for children aged 1 to 4 and their grown-ups, with songs, a read-aloud story, time for play and a visual art activity. It costs $5 for members and $7 for non-members, charged per child, with no extra cost for adults.

  • $5–7

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Lakeview Recreation Center, 1013 West Lake Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time

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Naloxone distribution: a pop-up table providing medication to reverse opioid overdoses and resources for treatment and peer support.

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Hands of Hope Food Pantry (Joliet Jefferson,st.), 1820 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60436

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time

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Mahjong

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A guided session of American mahjong for players who have already taken a beginner lesson, at A Rooted Home.

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A Rooted Home, 237 West Wilson Street, Batavia, IL 60510

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central Time

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A coffee and networking event for local business people in Elgin.

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Moretti's Ristorante and Pizzeria, 2300 Bushwood Drive, Elgin, IL 60124

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Central Time

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A fun and informative networking group for purpose-driven women in business.

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Society 57, 100 South River Street, Aurora, IL 60506

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Time

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Burgers & Brews Thursday: a Smashburger and fries, $8 single or $12 double, plus $6 draft beer.

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McChesney’s Pub & Grill, 2325 Longest Drive, West Chicago, IL 60185

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time

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A birthday lunch treat from FVCS and Pavilion on Main. Bring your birthday postcard on the second Thursday of your birth month.

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Fox Valley Community Services (Sandwich), 1406 Suydam Rd, Sandwich, IL 60548

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central Time

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Afternoon Park Pass

OttawaOttawa, IL12 mi

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A free afternoon pass to Nell's Woodland, a 58-acre preserve run by a foundation dedicated to a meaningful, connected relationship with nature.

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Ottawa, 2000 Alexis Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time

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Catered Living at the Holmstad, an event on catered living for people who find living alone a burden but don't need assisted living, with staff close by to help.

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Covenant Living at the Holmstad, 700 W Fabyan Pkwy, Batavia, IL 60510

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time

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Twenty-five colossal artist-designed works at the NIU Art Museum, inspired by the Olmec heads carved from basalt in ancient Mexico.

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NIU Art Museum, 595 College Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

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A free, drop-in grief support group: a safe space to share grief and find camaraderie with others who have lost a loved one. Location details come after registering.

  • Free

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Edwards Hospital – 801 S Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540, 801 S Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central Time

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Unplugged Conversations: a weekly meetup at 71 North Partnership Studio where students put technology aside and connect through dialogue.

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Founders Memorial Library, 217 Normal Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time

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Pop-up table handing out naloxone, a medication that quickly reverses an opioid overdose, plus information on treatment and peer support.

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River Walk Homes Food Pantry, 350 N. Broadway St., Joliet, IL 60435

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time

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Fun Thursday

Waterman UMCWaterman, IL34 mi

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An after school program for grade school children, including homework, and snacks, and crafts.

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Waterman UMC, 210 W Garfield St, Waterman, IL 60556

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time

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Eastern Shoshone author Tricia Renee Kucinski discusses her book, The Courage to Exist in Daylight, and explores themes of identity, resilience, and self-expression. Free books while supplies last, followed by a signing.

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Holmes Student Center, 600 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time

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Biology Graduate Colloquium: Dr. Allison Sacerdote-Velat from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum shares their research.

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Montgomery Hall, 155 Castle Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time

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Dr. Daryl Dugas shares tips and techniques for building deeper connections between faculty and students.

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Wirtz Hall, 370 Wirtz Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time

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Monthly book group that reads history and nonfiction and discusses a selected book.

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Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. LaSalle St, Somonauk, IL 60552

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time

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The Huskie Closet, a student-led project offering free career and casual clothing to NIU students. Shop, donate or recycle your clothing, or volunteer.

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Chick Evans Field House, 1050 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time

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Puzzle Exchange

Bust'd BrewingPeoria Heights, IL48 mi

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A taproom puzzle exchange giving extra puzzles a chance to be loved again.

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Bust'd Brewing, 4408 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

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  • $40

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A beginner clay class for hand-building a ceramic pumpkin with textures. $40, with materials, tools and firings included; you return in about two weeks to glaze.

  • $40

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The Clay Den, 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL 61571

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time

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  • $80

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Dungeons & Dragons sessions for teens, moved to Lakeview Recreation Center while the PlayHouse is closed for construction.

  • $80

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Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum, 2218 North Prospect Road, Peoria, IL 61603

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time

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An exclusive first look at Blumen Gardens' holiday offerings. $20.

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Sycamore Farmers' Market, 133 W State St, Sycamore, IL 60178

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

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Leaf Thief Squirrel Collage: hear "The Leaf Thief" by Alice Hemming, then make a squirrel collage. Grades K-3.

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Reddick Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL 61350

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Central Time

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Kids hear The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming read aloud, then make a collage of its squirrel character.

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Reddick Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL 61350

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Central Time

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A free Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting welcoming Lindahl Florists.

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Lindahl Florist, 76 S Main Street Suite C, Sugar Grove, IL 60554

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Central Time

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Reading Rangers

Black Road BranchJoliet, IL53 mi

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Reading Rangers: a book discussion and fun activity for grades 2-4. Register and pick up the book at Black Road Branch Youth Services.

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Black Road Branch, 3395 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60403

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time

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SciTech, 336 McKee St, Batavia, IL 60510

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time

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FAFSA Fridays!

Swen Parson HallDeKalb, IL45 mi

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Drop-in help from the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office completing the 2027-2028 FAFSA.

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Swen Parson Hall, 230 Normal Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time

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The Blumen Gardens Holiday Open House, a three-day celebration kicking off the holiday season at the historic garden center.

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Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St., Sycamore, IL 60178

Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. Central Time

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PLAYTime

Community Activity CenterNormal, IL56 mi

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Community Activity Center, 1110 Douglas St. One Normal Plaza, Normal, IL 61761

Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Central Time

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A hands-on workshop for library staff on Excel techniques for analyzing and presenting collection data: key statistics, pivot tables and clear charts.

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Fountaindale Public Library, 300 West Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time

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