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Soaking in the Rays with No Toes

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Welcome in the summer season by basking in the sun with No Toes (the bearded dragon). Meet us at Central Park (weather permitting) to read stories or practice those storytelling skills to a lizard-er. For ages 4-18 years old. Young children (4-12) must come with a caregiver. Drop-in.

Free
Event Series Reptile Rodeo

Reptile Rodeo

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

Ali’s Reptile Den will bring new snakes and reptiles to view and learn about. Children of all ages with an adult.

Free

Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Join us to meet and learn about sloths, anteaters, macaws, barn owls, bullfrogs dancing ferrets and more. This live animal presentation is sure to wow the entire family. Please sign up children only (limit 50) Adults can still attend.

Free

Summer Solstice Celebration

Lincoln Marsh Harrison & Pierce Avenues, Wheaton, IL, United States

Celebrate the start of summer at Lincoln Marsh! Enjoy activities, crafts, and open play. Registration is free and encouraged.

Free

Author Event: Doug Cenko

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Author Doug Cenko will read and sign copies of his books Viking Strong and Viking in Love. In conjunction with our Freya exhibit, we welcome Doug Cenko, author of Viking in Love and Viking Strong. He will read aloud from his books and guide you on a draw-along! Following the program, Doug will sign copies...

Free
Event Series Milking Demonstrations

Milking Demonstrations

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

See the farm’s heritage Shorthorn cows hand-milked the 1890s way. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-876-5900.

$5

Miller’s Mobile Petting Zoo

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Meet some new animal friends at the petting zoo hosted in our yard!

Free

Minecraft Engineering – Dinosaur Safari

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Join us for a fun and engaging adventure in Minecraft! We'll be embarking on a dinosaur safari adventure. Some laptops available for checkout, but participants are encouraged to bring their own.

Free

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