1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Participation Celebration
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La GrangeWeek of Events
Parent Education Workshop
Parent Education Workshop
Please join us for discussion, tips, and tricks on how to best support our incoming kindergarteners and their families. The museum’s play specialists will offer child care for those who are attending the workshop. If you do not have a child entering kindergarten, come to play for free at the museum! Pre-registration is requested.
Bike Ride and Safety Day
Bike Ride and Safety Day
Join the Elmhurst Walk & Rollers for Bike Safety Day and Rodeo on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Elmhurst Depot on York Road next to the Prairie Path. Learn about bike safety, practice your biking skills, and participate in an escorted bike ride.
Kids Time at the Museum
Kids Time at the Museum
INVESTIGATION: Fun with art! Kids can create their own artwork surrounded by art and artifacts from the museum collection.
Budding Botanists
Budding Botanists
Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...
Frog Frenzy
Frog Frenzy
May: Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog. June: Hear who is croaking in the night.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Participation Celebration
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Participation Celebration
Whether you’ve read one book or 1,000, join us as we celebrate with special stories, songs and a craft. If you finished our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program within the last year, we’ll celebrate your accomplishment, too!
LEGO Club
LEGO Club
Show off your brick building skills with this fun activity. Join other LEGO® fans to share ideas, free build, or use the challenge cards for your own special creation.
Field Watchers
Field Watchers
Every Tuesday Starting March 5 • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM • Free Program • Pre-Registration Required • For Students (6-12) and their Parents/Caregivers • Adults must accompany students Unleash your curiosity every Tuesday while exploring the wonders of agriculture, STEM, and nature! This program is for parents and elementary-age students (6-12 years old). Topics include: Coding:...
Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures— all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more...
Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days
Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days
The Adler is excited to announce that we will be free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm (our new Wednesday hours.) Stop by after work or school, or for date night and enjoy everything the Adler has to offer at night, for free as part of our Illinois...
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person. For information on...
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person. For information on...
Little Builders
Little Builders
Drop in for some block play! We'll have a variety of blocks such as Mega Bloks, jumbo blocks and more available for your little ones to build with.
Reptile Rodeo
Reptile Rodeo
Ali’s Reptile Den will bring new snakes and reptiles to view and learn about. Children of all ages with an adult.
TLC with Mrs. C
TLC with Mrs. C
Join Mrs. C for an evening of fun, play and discovery. Learn about our amazing events and all the cool things the library has to offer! Enjoy a treat to go, while supplies last. Calling all students, educators and families! Join Mrs. C in Children’s Services for an evening of fun, play and discovery. Check...
Stories and Songs at the Compost Café
Stories and Songs at the Compost Café
Families with children of all ages! Join us for a screening of the live program Stories & Songs at the Compost Café! In honor of International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2024, the Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition (IFSC) has brought together a group of performers that will, "delight you with a special selection of...
StoryWalk
StoryWalk
Simply follow the path around the lake, reading signs placed along the trail, to take in the full story. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Numbers and Colors and Shapes, Oh My
Numbers and Colors and Shapes, Oh My
Play fun games that will combine numbers, colors, and shapes by sorting and sequencing. Your little ones will not even realize they are working on their math skills!
StoryWalk
StoryWalk
Simply follow the path around the lake, reading signs placed along the trail, to take in the full story. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
ABC’s of Biking
ABC’s of Biking
For families of all ages; a free event to introduce families to the safety of biking. Please bring your bicycle for a neighborhood group ride at the conclusion of the class.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
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.
Family Explorers: Bird Walk
Family Explorers: Bird Walk
Let’s read How to Find a Bird by Jennifer Ward and Diana Suduka, and learn all about finding birds. Get ready to walk around and spot our feathered friends! Located at Baker’s Lake Younghusband Prairie, E. Dundee Rd, Barrington. Register one name per family.
Little Builders Drop-In
Little Builders Drop-In
For families with kids 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Do you love building or just knocking things down? Drop by for Little Builders. Children can work on their fine motor skills while building with blocks and bricks of all sizes.
National Windmill Day at the Batavia Depot Museum
National Windmill Day at the Batavia Depot Museum
Batavia used to be known as the “Windmill Capital of the world” and we are still proud of our historical windmills throughout the community. Join us in celebration of National Windmill Day with a trip to your local museum to learn more about our windmill history and pick up a windmill craft kit to make...
Touch-A-Truck
Touch-A-Truck
Children of all ages will have the opportunity to explore vehicles close up! Come see a fire truck, school bus, police car, park district trucks and more! Parent supervision is required for this FREE event. The first half hour is sensory-friendly, so please no honking or sirens. For information on more events like this,...
WonderKids Weekend Edition: Seed Need
WonderKids Weekend Edition: Seed Need
Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts.
4-H Day
4-H Day
Naper Settlement’s museum campus will come alive with activities that explore the fascinating world of agriculture and history! Naper Settlement’s museum campus will come alive with activities that explore the fascinating world of agriculture and history! Inside the new IDNR STEM Learning Lab, kids in grades 1-6 and their families can explore a variety of...
Cosley Conservation Day
Cosley Conservation Day
Join us in celebrating the wonders of our planet and explore various ways you and your family can get involved in conservation initiatives. Whether it is conserving water, buying and using sustainable products or supporting organizations like Cosley Zoo and their project to protect the Illinois endangered Blanding’s turtle, you and your family can make...
Budding Botanists
Budding Botanists
Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...
Homeschool Resource Expo
Homeschool Resource Expo
Join us for our first Homeschool Resource Expo! Chat with representatives from local organizations and learn about the unique experiences and resources that are available for homeschooled families.
Lego Club
Lego Club
Lego fans will be given a new Lego building challenge. / Los fanáticos de Lego tendrán un nuevo desafío de construcción de Lego.
Migratory Bird Day: Raptor Encounter
Investigating Invertebrates with Peck Farm Park
Investigating Invertebrates with Peck Farm Park
Join us as we learn about the characteristics of insects and invertebrates and their important role in our ecosystem! There will also be a visit from El Guapo, a Mexican Red-Knee Tarantula, from Peck Farm Park!
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