Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
Help us kick off a fun-filled week of celebrating young children and their families. Drop in to explore a variety of hands-on activities for little learners, including some sponsored by local preschools and child care organizations. The Week of the Young Child® is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of...
New babies come with a lot of questions! Come to our Bumps & Babies Resource Fair to find some answers. A variety of businesses will be in attendance to share their resources for growing families and expectant parents. All visitors will have an opportunity to register for a giveaway of generously donated items from area...
This program will be held in person in the First Floor Meeting Room. Join us to celebrate the launch of our Seed Library, an exciting green initiative made possible through a collaboration with Eagle Scout Candidate Owen Hanba from Troop 1. Whether you’re a new or experienced gardener, our collection boasts a diverse array of...
Celebrate your local authors! Visit local author tables on the library's main floor from 1-4pm and stop by the café area on the main floor for open mic readings from our authors.
Whose tracks are in the mud? Join us for the hunt and learn about tracks along the trails.
Come bring a plant, or several, to swap and trade with other plant enthusiasts! Presented in partnership with the Hoffman Estates Garden Club and Plant Swap Pop-Up. How It Works Swaps are the perfect opportunity for novice and experienced plant enthusiasts to meet, learn something new about plants, and become plant friends. The bonus is...
Join us on Monday, April 8th for the actual viewing of the Solar Eclipse. Patrons gather at Meeting Rm. 1 then walk across to the viewing site at Rahlfs Woods, to watch the live event. The library supplies the solar glasses for the event. Registration preferred but drop-ins are welcome.
Every now and then we get a little bit tired of waiting for the solar eclipse, but wait no longer! Enjoy learning all about solar eclipses through activities and discussion, ending with watching a total eclipse of the sun.
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