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Event Series Brick Builders

Brick Builders

Various Locations IL, United States

Join us for a fun-filled session of building and creating with our Library-supplied LEGO® bricks. While we may offer exciting themes or challenges, your ingenuity and creativity are always encouraged...

Free

Keshav’s Garden Planting Party Drop-In

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

Help us get Keshav’s Garden ready to grow for summer. In this hands-on experience, complete with gardening expertise provided by the Darien Garden Club, help plant seeds and small plants...

Free
Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

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

Drop by the library and build with LEGO. Each Wednesday we will have a different LEGO challenge you can try, or build whatever you want!

Free

Nature Explorers at Hidden Oaks Nature Center

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Nature-themed storytime including indoor and outdoor activities.

Free

Blanding’s Birthday Bash

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

Learn about turtles and enjoy games and crafts.

Free

The Amazing Body

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

Learn important facts about the human body.

Free
Event Series Family Open Lab

Family Open Lab

SciTech 336 McKee Street, Suite P, Batavia, IL, United States

SciTech's Open Lab Hours offer families with children from birth through middle school a chance to dive into hands-on STEM exploration. Packed with engaging activities and interactive experiments, this program...

$10 – $15
Event Series LEGO Builders

LEGO Builders

Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle, United States

Kids are invited for this open Lego play session designed to let their imaginations lead the way. Legos and challenges will be provided. For grades K - 4. Registration required.

Free
Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

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

Drop by the library and build with LEGO. Each Wednesday we will have a different LEGO challenge you can try, or build whatever you want!

Free

Bug Buddies

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Learn about insects, make crafts, and search for pretend bugs in the library. Please register children only, not adults.

Free

Building Block Challenge

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

Build and explore different challenges.

Free
Event Series STEAM Play

STEAM Play

Warrenville Public Library 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville, IL, United States

Tinker with STEAM kits at the Warrenville Public Library.

Free

Legopalooza

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Show off your creativity and engineering skills with some free-form brick building fun! We'll provide the LEGO bricks, the rest is up to you. Drop in.

Free
Event Series Uncaged in the Zoo

Uncaged in the Zoo

Lords Park (Elgin) 100 Oakwood Boulevard, Elgin, IL, United States

Close animal encounters on these Saturdays: May 31 - JG Reptile Road Show June 7 - Chi-Town Exotics June 14 - Anderson Humane featuring Wanda the Woodchuck June 28 -...

Free

Event Series Adventures in the Zoo

Adventures in the Zoo

Lords Park (Elgin) 100 Oakwood Boulevard, Elgin, IL, United States

Drop in all ages programs on select Tuesdays. All programs free! No registration is required. June 3 - The History of Lords Park Zoo June 10 - Illinois Abby Loves...

Free

Family LEGO Night

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

Build and create with LEGOs as a family.

Free

Bee Bots Drop-In

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

Explore Bee Bots and learn to code.

Free

Float Your Boat

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

Build your own boat and test it out.

Free
Event Series Uncaged in the Zoo

Uncaged in the Zoo

Lords Park (Elgin) 100 Oakwood Boulevard, Elgin, IL, United States

Close animal encounters on these Saturdays: May 31 - JG Reptile Road Show June 7 - Chi-Town Exotics June 14 - Anderson Humane featuring Wanda the Woodchuck June 28 -...

Free

Build it

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

Ready, set, build! Put on your hard hats and build with us. Stay as long or as little as you want as we build with different materials. Recommended age: 5...

Free

Zap! Zoo Storytime

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Enjoy storytime at the Brookfield Zoo!

Free
Event Series Adventures in the Zoo

Adventures in the Zoo

Lords Park (Elgin) 100 Oakwood Boulevard, Elgin, IL, United States

Drop in all ages programs on select Tuesdays. All programs free! No registration is required. June 3 - The History of Lords Park Zoo June 10 - Illinois Abby Loves...

Free

Plant the Garden – Families

Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, United States

Learn about gardening and plant vegetables with the library.

Free

Kickoff to Summer Picnic

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Children's entertainment and special activities on the grounds outside the museum.

Free
Event Series Uncaged in the Zoo

Uncaged in the Zoo

Lords Park (Elgin) 100 Oakwood Boulevard, Elgin, IL, United States

Close animal encounters on these Saturdays: May 31 - JG Reptile Road Show June 7 - Chi-Town Exotics June 14 - Anderson Humane featuring Wanda the Woodchuck June 28 -...

Free

Boogie, Bubbles & Bugs!

The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, Lemont

Visit The Forge for bug-themed fun.

$15
Event Series STEM Day

STEM Day

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United States

Children can visit the library to explore STEM topics.

Free
Event Series Adventures in the Zoo

Adventures in the Zoo

Lords Park (Elgin) 100 Oakwood Boulevard, Elgin, IL, United States

Drop in all ages programs on select Tuesdays. All programs free! No registration is required. June 3 - The History of Lords Park Zoo June 10 - Illinois Abby Loves...

Free
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