Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
Traveling StoryWalks are a collaboration between the Park District, Plainfield Area Public Library, Joliet Public Library and Plainfield Police Department. The events feature a craft that goes with the story...
Join us for this all-things-insect event! Go on a bug hunt, experience an insect petting zoo, explore bugs through yoga and movement, and create your own insect!
Learn about the different types of crayfish that call Illinois home, including some species that are transplants to this region! We’ll get into the creek to discover crayfish in their...
Join us on Thursdays at Spring Lake Park from 1-2 p.m. Kids get to enjoy a fun-filled hour of hands-on literacy, math, science and art activities. This is a free...
Help with different historical household or barnyard chores around the farm. It can get messy, so make sure to wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Suggested admission...
Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle! We’ll help act out the tale, as we use the events in the story to explore exciting science concepts like...
Pages in the Park is a new and exciting opportunity to engage, inspire and read with your community in Town Square. The Library will provide the perfect environment to turn...
A naturalist from the Lyman Woods visits the library to teach us about our local wildlife and their natural world.
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