Get excited about science and nature with a T-Rexplorers program! See dinosaur bones up close and get a glimpse of what it's like to go on a Paleontological dig with authentic dinosaur fossils from species like Triceratops and T-Rex. Our program will start at 10am but stop by at 9:45am to meet "Green Bean", the...
Come celebrate Lunar New Year with us! Introduce your little one to a new language as we enjoy stories, songs, and a craft presented in Mandarin by The Language Labs. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year
Join us for family movie time at the Library! Drop in.
Enjoy books and songs in English and another language! Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups. January 17: Spanish January 24: Korean February 28: Korean
Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
We’re excited to start 2025 with Free Winter Weekdays, January 6–March 14, 2025, offering Illinois residents free admission every Monday, Thursday, and Friday—all day long. Beginning March 5, 2025, we will also be open on Wednesdays, which means that Wednesdays, March 5, and March 12, will also be part of our 2025 Free Winter Weekdays....
Kids will discover the comfort they can gain by moving their bodies, exploring their breath, and relaxing their minds. Presented by Amber Bloomquist of Kindness Kids Yoga. Sessions at 2:00pm and 3:00pm
Come by the library and pick out a book from our collection to read with your friends, loved ones, or independently. All kids who complete 30 minutes of reading time will receive their own book to keep! Snacks and crafts will be available. No registration required. While supplies last. For children in 5th grade and...
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