Visit the Midwest Museum of Natural History all decked out for the holidays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 20-22, 425 W. State St., Sycamore.

Dec. 19

Snowman Family Storytime
10 a.m.
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore
Free

Bring the whole family for this special winter-themed snowman story time and craft. All ages are welcome. No signup is required.

Dec. 19-23

Holiday Train
5-9 p.m.
Lions Community Park, 435 S. Birch St., Waterman
Free

See more than 300,000 lights and figures while taking a train ride and enjoying hot chocolate and popcorn. Santa will attend to speak to children. Call 630-360-6523 for updates about weather conditions.

Dec. 20-21

Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 20
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 21
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore
Donation

Hire the library’s team of highly trained gift wrappers to help you prepare perfectly wrapped presents. Proceeds will support the library’s Teen Advisory Group.

Dec. 20-22

Festival of Trees
Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., Sycamore
10 am.-5 p.m.
Free with regular admission

Visit the Midwest Museum of Natural History all decked out for the holidays. View trees decorated by local businesses and not-for-profit organizations displayed within the museum’s permanent galleries. All proceeds benefit the museum.

Dec. 21

Wrap It Up!
1:30-3 p.m.
DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb
Free

Learn how to perfectly wrap presents. All supplies and some spare boxes will be provided. Participants should bring boxed gifts (no single dimension larger than 12 inches) and an instructor will show how to wrap it like a pro. Participants have to be at least 12 years old (10- and 11 year-olds are welcome if accompanied by an adult). Class size is limited. Registration will begin 30 minutes before class begins on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, contact the library’s Tech Desk at techdesk@dkpl.org or 815-756-9568, ext. 6103.

Dec. 22

Beginner Skateboarding Session
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fargo Skateboarding, 629 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb
$5

This Saturday lesson is for beginners only. For more information, visit fargoskateboarding.com or contact the shop at 815-756-5555.

Santa Visits
10-11:30 a.m.
DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb
Free

Santa will chat with all his young friends at the library. He will pass out candy canes and visit briefly with anyone who visits the Children’s Department. Parents are welcome to take photos, and coloring pages will be given to children while they wait. For more information, send an email to theresaw@dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 3350.

Dec. 26

Workshop Wednesday: 3-D Snowman
1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. sessions
DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb
Free

At Workshop Wednesday, youngsters can learn the free, web-based 3D Design Program TinkerCAD and design their own snowman. After class, the snowmen will be produced on a 3-D printer and will be able to be picked up in a few days for free. Participants have to be at least 12 years old (10- and 11 year-olds are welcome if accompanied by an adult). Class size is limited. Registration will begin 30 minutes before class begins on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, contact the library’s Tech Desk at techdesk@dkpl.org or 815-756-9568, ext. 6103.

Books and Barks
6-7 p.m.
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore
Free

Books and Barks is a program that provides children with an opportunity to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a Canine Good Citizen. The goal of the program is to create a positive, non-threatening and fun environment for independent reading. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 815-895-2500.

–DeKalb County Calendar of Events Dec. 19 – Dec. 26–