What’s Buzzing at the Library
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin us for some bug-themed crafts and activities.
Free
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Casting on the Pier
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesCasting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier...
Included in general admission
Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesCome meet and interact with a variety of live animals. Don't forget your camera!
Free
Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United StatesNorthern Illinois Raptor will bring a Red-tailed hawk, Peregrine falcon, American Kestrel, Great horned Owl, Barred Owl and 2 Eastern Screech owls. We will learn about raptors and their Illinois...
Free
Meet the EPL Fish Caretaker
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United StatesFor families. Drop by the Kids' Library and learn how Matt, our EPL fish caretaker, takes care of our fish and see him demonstrate what he does to keep our...
Free
Mammals and More
Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL, United StatesHang out with Steve the Sloth and learn about some of the most unique creatures from around the world with the Flying Fox Conservation Fund. Limited to 150 participants. Please...
Free
Dave DiNaso’s Reptile Show
Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL, United StatesTake in this live, up-close, interactive presentation about several species of amphibians and reptiles from around the globe. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Free
Turtles
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesLearn about turtles through hands-on discovery.
Free
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