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Event Series Lyman Woods Nature Program

Lyman Woods Nature Program

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

July: Are there any creatures around today that are as big as dinosaurs? Let's find out! We will be learning how paleontologists dig up old dinosaur bones, and how we know what made up their diets! August: Have you ever asked yourself if that creepy crawly is an insect, bug, or spider? Let's find out...

Free

Story Mob: The Three Little Fish and Big Bad Shark

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages Help us bring the book The Three Little Fish and the Big Bag Shark to life with costumes, props, music, and dancing! Dress up as characters from the book, bring props to use, and read along as the story is shared. 10-11am Hear the story and...

Free

Science Saturday: The Liquid Nitrogen Show – FULL

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Excitement goes up as the temperature drops in this ultra-cold show! Witness instant phase changes and identify the differences in states of matter as they succumb to the frigid world of liquid gas! Sponsored by the Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation. This presentation is intended for children ages 5 and older. Please register each adult...

Free
Event Series Mission Math Drop-In

Mission Math Drop-In

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

For grades 1–6. Need some help completing your Mission Math packets or want to get your answers checked and explained by a math pro? Stop by the VolunTeen table on the second floor. Mission Math packets can be taken and turned in any time during the Summer Reading Program; this program is for drop-in, one-on-one...

Free

Dream Scriber’s Debut

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Join us for the exciting debut of young writers who have completed the 12-week Dream Scriber’s program. The young authors will be selling their books, and light snacks and beverages will be served. Dream Scribers is a program through Talented Tenth Social Services, a non-profit organization in Aurora. Their 12-week, no-cost program assists youth and...

Free

Spanish Storytime

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

Explore a new language with songs, dances, games, activities, riddles and rhymes. Crafts will be provided for children to create and take home. Present by The Language Labs of Hinsdale. Please call Youth Services at (630) 879-1393 x500 to register, beginning June 26.

Free
Event Series Get Ready for Kindergarten

Get Ready for Kindergarten

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Get Ready for Kindergarten Reading: Monday, July 17, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Math: Monday, July 24, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Science: Monday, July 31, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Practice circle time, fine and gross motor coordination, following directions and social skills in preparation for entering Kindergarten in Fall 2023. Breakout activities focus on a different...

Free

Will Your Boat Float?

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United States

Work together as a family to craft a toy boat using supplies provided. Then test it to see if it floats!

Free

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