Des Plaines History Center notes

The Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St., has the following events planned for January:

• Home-schooled children are invited to make Batik art from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Batik is a style of dying that uses wax to create colorful designs. The program is free, but reservations are required. For reservations, call (847) 391-5399.

• For the school holiday Jan. 21, children ages 5 to 12 are invited to participate in making a historic toy.

Myriorama is an old-fashioned toy that uses three or more cards that can be arranged and rearranged to create an endlessly changing landscape design.

Children can choose to attend the 1 to 2 p.m. or 2 to 3 p.m. session. The program costs $1 per child for members and $2 per child for nonmembers. Reservations are required. For details, call (847) 391-5399.

Supported by the City of Des Plaines, the Des Plaines Park District, and the Des Plaines Historical Society, the Des Plaines History Center consists of three facilities -- the Visitor Center, the Kinder House and the Fisher-Wright House.

For details about the program, call (847) 391-5399.