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Event Series Family STEAM Challenge

Family STEAM Challenge

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join us for a family-friendly STEAM exploration. Each session will feature a new challenge based on different aspects of STEAM. Grownups and kids will build, learn and play together. June 19: Build a Popsicle Stick Bridge June 20: Build a Newspaper Tower June 26: Baby Lifeguard June 27: LEGO Figure Catapult

Free
Event Series Family Night

Family Night

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

June 20: Family STEAM Night - Drop in between 7-8 pm to explore and build with magnets as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. June 27: Minute to Win It Games - Drop in between 7-8 pm to try out some Minute to Win It...

Free

Build It

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

Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages 6 and up. Cardboard, blocks, giant building bricks, and more! Weโ€™ll have the supplies, you bring the imagination. We canโ€™t wait to see what youโ€™ll create.

Free

Summer Adventures for Kids – Traveling Through Time

Des Plaines History Center 781 Pearson Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Join the Des Plaines History Center this summer as we travel through time! Over the course of six weeks, we will explore different eras of human history starting with Ancient Egypt. Learn about castles, mummies, and more in these fun programs for kids ages 5-12! These family programs will be in-person on Wednesdays, starting at...

Free

JG’s Reptile Road Show

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join us for a fun, hands-on family program featuring reptiles and insects from all over the world!

Free
Event Series Family Night

Family Night

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

Themes change weekly.  June 8: Giant Bubble Show June 15: Tie Dye June 22: Animal BINGO June 29: Mad Science July 6: Trolls World Tour Movie July 13: Outdoor Art Party July 20: Garden Games

Free

Stillman Nature Center: Whoโ€™s Who of Owls

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Naturalist Mark Spreyer of Stillman Nature Center introduces you to North American owls and other raptors. Learn about their amazing hunting adaptations, while special feathered guests illustrate just whoโ€™s who. Drop in. Meeting Room. Sessions from 2:00pm - 3:00pm or 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

Free

Saturday Storytime Showcase

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Are you new to the library or haven't been able to make it to weekday storytimes? Come to this special event to find out what storytimes at the library are all about!

Free

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