Migratory Bird Day: Raptor Encounter
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesGet up close with live birds of prey.
Free
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Investigating Invertebrates with Peck Farm Park
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesJoin us as we learn about the characteristics of insects and invertebrates and their important role in our ecosystem! There will also be a visit from El Guapo, a Mexican Red-Knee Tarantula, from Peck Farm Park!
Free
Cicada Party
Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United StatesThe cicadas are coming! We will eat cicada-themed snacks, make cicada art and talk about cicada facts in anticipation of a record cicada year. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!
Free
Field Watchers
Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United StatesEvery Tuesday Starting March 5 โข 4:30 PMโ-โ6:00 PM โข Free Program โข Pre-Registration Required โข For Students (6-12) and their Parents/Caregivers โข Adults must accompany students Unleash your curiosity every Tuesday while exploring the wonders of agriculture, STEM, and nature! This program is for parents and elementary-age students (6-12 years old). Topics include: Coding:...
Free
Author Visit: Jennifer A. Nielsen, Historical Fiction Superstar
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesOne of the Park Ridge Public Libraryโs top circulating middle-grade authors, historical fiction and fantasy superstar Jennifer A. Nielsen, is joining us on Zoom for a discussion about her newest book, Uprising (published in early March of this year), based on the extraordinary real-life story of a twelve year-oldโs part in the Polish resistance when...
Free
Homeschool Hangout
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynUse design thinking to solve different building and engineering challenges. Staff will be available to discuss homeschool services. For grades k-8.
Free
Storytime with Author Jo Fredell Higgins
Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United StatesInternational author Jo Fredell Higgins will present a story time at the Eola Public Library on May 16, 10 a.m. and will read from her children's book A Zoo Menagerie. Jo is the author of 23 books and her books are read in all 50 states and 7 foreign countries. Jo is a retired teacher...
Free
Armed Forces Day
Burr Ridge Village Center 701 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge, IL, United StatesThe Village of Burr Ridge invites you to join us on Friday, May 17th on the Village Green at Burr Ridge Village Center from 5-7 PM for a fun-filled evening of music, entertainment, and activities to honor our countryโs Armed Forces. ๐บ๐ธ A Family-Friendly Festival of Patriotism celebrating our American heroes!! ๐บ๐ธ Proudly supported by...
Free
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