Tech Open Lab
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesFamilies explore a variety of technology such as robots, circuits, iPads, and more. Drop in. Program Room.
Free
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Events Calendar
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First Friday: Animal Families
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesJoin us as we learn from Naturalist Kim White about the 5 vertebrate families, with special guests from each family!
Free
Insects Behind the Icons: Parasitoids and Xenomorphs
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, IL, United StatesParasitoids inspired one of horror’s greatest icons, the xenomorph from the “Alien” franchise. Learn how the ecology of these insects led to the iconic monster.
Free
Showcasing Science: Caterpillar to Butterfly
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesLet’ s learn the steps of how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly. How? By observing them all July!
Free
LEGO Zone
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesFrom dinosaurs to cities and towns, there's nothing you can't create with LEGO bricks! Join visiting LEGO Brick Specialists for a playful building challenge, and let your imagination soar! Running from 11 am to 1 pm and 2 to 4 pm.
Included in general admission
LEGO Zone Days
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesFrom dinosaurs to cities and towns, there’s nothing you can’t create with LEGO bricks! Join visiting LEGO Brick Specialists for a playful building challenge and let your imagination soar!
Included in general admission
Discovery Isle: River Critters
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesThere are creatures above, there are critters below and many plants grow in and around our rivers. Come out to Isle a la Cache and explore which species call this wetland habitat home. This is a drop-in program; come any time between 1 and 3 p.m.
Free
Little Builders
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin us for a morning of building. Use the library's special blocks to build with friends while working on our fine motor skills! This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 9am and 12pm to participate.
Free
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