Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.
Join us for a bilingual English/Spanish story time, music, crafts, and play-based learning. For ages 2-5 with an adult.
A special guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us at the library for nature stories that show how weather, trees and animals change with the season. (Ages 3–5 with an adult)
Celebrate the most popular blue heeler, Bluey, and her imaginative family and friends with fun stories, songs, and dances! This program will feature Bluey-inspired games and a loveable craft. Open to all ages but geared toward ages 3-5.
Stop by and use our button maker to create pins, magnets, and keychains! You can choose to use old book pages or create your own art. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 3pm and 6pm to participate.
Our Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer several reservation options for Free Days. For those who prefer to plan ahead, online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order....
A special Family Storytime presented in Mandarin with stories, songs, and activities for all ages.
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