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Getting EXCITED About Science with Steve Belliveau

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Let's kick off our annual STEAMfest with a performance by Science Guy Steve Belliveau! All ages, weather permitting this will be an outside event

Free

Fire Prevention Week Open House

Plainfield Fire Protection District Station 2 23806 W. 135th St., Plainfield, IL, United States

Children's Firefighter Challenge, Side by Side sprinkler demonstration, tours, exhibits, raffles, and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fire Prevention Week.

Makerplace’s 2nd Anniversary Party

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Celebrate the Makerplace's 2nd Anniversary with us! Join us at the Makerplace open house and explore a variety of hands-on activities. Laser engrave a pint glass, express yourself with suburban sketching, discover the new equipment added to the Makerplace in 2023, and sample a snack inspired by the current One Book One Village book. Plus,...

LoterΓ­a

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

Stop in and play a few games of loterΓ­a. All families with children welcome.

Free

Talk Like a Pirate Day

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

Drop in for some piratey activities! Also test your treasure-hunting skills with our pirate-themed scavenger hunt, which will be running all day long!

Free
Event Series Fun with STEM: Learn and Create

Fun with STEM: Learn and Create

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) present monthly science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics. For grades 2-5. September 19: Diffraction of Light Discuss what light is and how diffraction gradients separate light into its components. Make kaleidoscopes using diffraction gradients and toilet paper rolls. October 24: Secret Messages Learn about the...

Free

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