Every 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:...
Ever wonder what's in an Owl Pellet? Here's your chance to find out! Learn two methods for dissecting an owl pellet: dry dissection and wet dissection. Ages 10-18 with a caregiver. Registration required.
DeCarbon DeKalb, in collaboration with Northern Illinois University, is proud to present Earth Fest, a FREE, family-friendly Earth Week event dedicated to celebrating local sustainability and fostering community engagement. Taking place on April 18th at the historic Egyptian Theater in downtown DeKalb, Illinois, Earth Fest promises a festive, inclusive evening filled with exciting activities, educational...
Join us for a hands-on educational experience with Crosstown Exotics Animal Show on Friday, April 19th at 4pm in Center Park. This event is free and open to all ages. Crosstown Exoticโs reptile shows explore the prehistoric world of reptiles and amphibians and how they have been able to survive since the age of the...
Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages 12-17 w/adult.
Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo, but on this very special day, we'll be showcasing some of the steps you can take that will truly make a difference for animals across the globe! If you've been storing items in your basement and garage, waiting for the perfect time and most Earth-friendly way to...
From healthy bodies to healthy minds to healthy lives, everything starts with the Power of Play! At the Fry Family YMCA, we strive to be the head, heart, and home of our community, empowering all people โ starting with our youngest โ to thrive, make healthy decisions, and discover new ways of having fun. Join...
This funny, insightful, colorful storybook film is about being true to yourself in spite of obstacles that are thrown your way. Includes a fun game show and a lively American Sign Language lesson about colors.
Bugs, reptiles and snakes are back and better than ever! Join us for a fun and educational time with a cast of scaly creatures! Crosstown Exotics returns with their crew of prehistoric amphibians and reptiles for an up-close encounter with all kinds animals that have survived since the dinosaur ages. Everyone gets to interact with...
Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Interact with zoo animals just in time for Earth Day. Beth Wagner and her team will bring in different exotic animals from around the world. Limit: 50. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Children can learn how to save money and be successful in life. Storytelling, arts and crafts, face painting and music. Children will receive a shredded money packet.
Join us for a fun and engaging adventure in Minecraft! Take to the woods to escape the big bad wolf. 9 laptops available for checkout, but participants are encouraged to bring their own device.
Meet reptiles and amphibians up close and personal at this one-of-a-kind program with Deb Krohn of FrogLady Presentations. Deb will teach you all about these fascinating animals with the help of her favorite scaly and slimy friends. You'll see frogs, salamanders, lizards, tortoises and snakes and hear their incredible stories. Presentation 1-2pm. For anyone wishing...
Red Oak Nature Center shows the unique traits that make reptiles so special. This program includes live animal ambassadors from the nature center. Grade levels 1-5.
Every 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:...
Jasmine Warga author of the Newberry Honor Award winner, Other Words for Home, and the author of A Rover's Story, a D203 Battle of the Books title, will be speaking about the inspiration for her stories, answering questions and signing books. This program is brought to you in partnership with Anderson's Books and D203.
Come to the Library and learn about Westmont Grows and the Westmont Gardening Club, plus meet with a number of local garden related organizations.
Celebrate National Park Week AND the opening of the CACโs new Loop As Lab: Reshaping Downtowns exhibition with this hands-on family day at the CAC. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for activities and free admission to exhibits. Meet a Park Ranger from Pullman National Historical Park in Chicago, and earn a badge. Learn...
Sponsored by Mayor Craig's Kids at Hope coalition. Free and fun activities for the entire family. Visit the touch-a-truck display, including the library's Library on Wheels! Tour the mobile library, and enjoy the day!
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago announces its Dรญa del Niรฑo (Day of the Children) celebration, a neighborhood program that encourages participation in the arts beyond the museum. This free event in the Little Village neighborhood will showcase local vendors, art, and performances at Saucedo Elementary School on April 27, 2024 from 11amโ2 pm. Families...
Learn how to make a "Bee Hotel" for our friendly, neighborhood, solitary bees with the Bednarcik Environmental Club! All materials will be provided. Ages 6+. Not all bees live in a colony. Some bees are solitary and need small spaces to hatch their larvae. Our bee hotels help create safe places for those busy bees!...
Our friends from SciTech will teach us all about Sustainable Energy! Join us for a unique learning experience designed for participants of all ages! Engage in hands-on STEM activities that foster collaborative exploration, where grandparents, parents, and children come together to discover the wonders of STEM in a dynamic setting!
Take a ride with Illinois Storm Chasers, diving deep into storm chasing, local climatology, and the 'why' behind severe weather. There will be time for Q&A at the end. This is a drop-in program for all ages.
Learn and explore contributions from the Arab American Community.
A kid-friendly event in honor of our upcoming permanent exhibit, We Are America.
Let's dance to this special day, show your diversity through dance and embrace your culture! / ยกBailemos en este dรญa tan especial, muestra tu diversidad a travรฉs del baile y orgullo de tu cultura! Join us to an afternoon filled with music, dance and culture! We will have the Folkloric dance group Yunen from Aurora....
Learn about the life of Louis Braille and his raised alphabet that you can read with your fingers, then make a braille sign with your name.
Dรญa is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds that culminates yearly on April 30. Celebrate with us as we share stories, language and culture from around the world! Enjoy performances showcasing cultures of the world. Drop in. Sessions from 10:00am - 10:45am and 4:00pm -...
Every 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:...
Dรญa de los Niรฑos is a celebration of children, families, and reading. Our celebration emphasizes the importance of books and reading for all children. Come join us! A snack will be served.
For grades K-6. Discover the science and tools that turn an egg into a chicken in this hands-on workshop presented by members of the Darien Dragons 4H Club.
Do you LOVE gardening? Are you new to gardening? Kick off your gardening season at SCARCE. Visit our market for eco-friendly garden supplies and advice to help you grow green! Organic seedlings โ Select SCARCE as your pick-up location for How to get it. Pick up is at the market on May 4th. Native plants...
Stop in to pick up a free comic book. Children may stop by the Youth Services Desk for a free comic book today, while supplies last.
Spend a spring day at Country in the Park โ part of the annual Downers Grove FoundersFest celebration. Families will visit with farm animals, play 1850โs pioneer-era games and more! This event is free. Petting Zoo, Games, Exhibits and Live Music! Hosted by: Downers Grove Park District, Downers Grove Public Library, & Downers Grove Historical...
Please join us for discussion, tips, and tricks on how to best support our incoming kindergarteners and their families. The museumโs play specialists will offer child care for those who are attending the workshop. If you do not have a child entering kindergarten, come to play for free at the museum! Pre-registration is requested.
Join the Elmhurst Walk & Rollers for Bike Safety Day and Rodeo on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Elmhurst Depot on York Road next to the Prairie Path. Learn about bike safety, practice your biking skills, and participate in an escorted bike ride.
Whether youโve read one book or 1,000, join us as we celebrate with special stories, songs and a craft. If you finished our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program within the last year, weโll celebrate your accomplishment, too!
Every 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:...
Join Mrs. C for an evening of fun, play and discovery. Learn about our amazing events and all the cool things the library has to offer! Enjoy a treat to go, while supplies last. Calling all students, educators and families! Join Mrs. C in Childrenโs Services for an evening of fun, play and discovery. Check...
Families with children of all ages! Join us for a screening of the live program Stories & Songs at the Compost Cafรฉ! In honor of International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2024, the Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition (IFSC) has brought together a group of performers that will, "delight you with a special selection of...
Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts.
Join us in celebrating the wonders of our planet and explore various ways you and your family can get involved in conservation initiatives. Whether it is conserving water, buying and using sustainable products or supporting organizations like Cosley Zoo and their project to protect the Illinois endangered Blandingโs turtle, you and your family can make...
Naper Settlementโs museum campus will come alive with activities that explore the fascinating world of agriculture and history! Naper Settlementโs museum campus will come alive with activities that explore the fascinating world of agriculture and history! Inside the new IDNR STEM Learning Lab, kids in grades 1-6 and their families can explore a variety of...
Batavia used to be known as the โWindmill Capital of the worldโ and we are still proud of our historical windmills throughout the community. Join us in celebration of National Windmill Day with a trip to your local museum to learn more about our windmill history and pick up a windmill craft kit to make...
Join us for our first Homeschool Resource Expo! Chat with representatives from local organizations and learn about the unique experiences and resources that are available for homeschooled families.
Get up close with live birds of prey.
Join 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!
The 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!
Every 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:...
One 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...
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