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Friends of the Library Book Sale

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Friends of the Library Book Sale in the FriendSpace in the Lower Level. Buying books at the Friends' sale is a great way to support the Library. Book sales are held in the lower level FriendSpace on the second Saturdays of the month, with the exception of June.

The Sky Tonight: Mobile Planetarium Visit

Prisco Community Center 150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL, United States

Explore the wonders of the night sky in the Discovery Center Museum's mobile planetarium! We'll learn about moon phase changes, the upcoming eclipse, planets, constellations and more. Register for a session in advance.

Free
Event Series Sap’s Rising

Sap’s Rising

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making.

Free

Neighborhood Festival Celebration

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

Celebrate the conclusion of our One Book, One Community event! We'll have activities throughout the 1st floor, celebrating Geneva's community spirit.

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot of fun outside, even when it’s cold. More dates later this Winter! Activities will include: Fort Building Fairy Furniture Whammy Doodles Smores And More! outdoor...

Free
Event Series Railroad Museum Open House

Railroad Museum Open House

Veterans Park (Bensenville) Main Street & Church Road, Bensenville, IL, United States

Explore the Bensenville Railroad Museum from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and take in the history of trains in Bensenville on a real 1920s engine by taking part in a variety of activities. The facility is also available for field trips and private tours. Note: The museum will be closed on all park...

Free
Event Series EncryptHer

EncryptHer

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

Calling all girl coders! Designed for Grades 3-5, this monthly STEM class will cover topics like cybersecurity, computer science, and online safety. Students will learn new skills and develop problem solving abilities with hands-on activities. EncryptHer meets at the Library one Saturday each month and is presented in both English and Spanish.

Free
Event Series Maple Sugaring

Maple Sugaring

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

Discover how sap becomes syrup as you try tapping with tools from the 1890s, check the collection buckets, watch sap thicken over the fire, and try a taste of real maple syrup. All ages. The program is free, but there’s a suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the...

Free

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