Our family-friendly Presidents’ Day event features hands-on activities designed for families with young children. Let our nation’s leader know what you’re thinking with our “Letter to the President” activity. All letters will be mailed to the White House. Included with admission, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day.
Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.
Release your inner superhero with fun games and mini experiments that feature favorites like Black Panther, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, and you! That’s right, Kid President says “You may not have a cape or wear underwear outside your clothes (that’s a good thing), but...you have everything you need to make someone’s day more awesome.” Come make...
Swim by the library on your day off school for a fun family movie! Bring your own packaged snacks & covered drinks. Movie: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023 DreamWorks, Rated PG). Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken: Sweet and awkward 16-year-old Ruby Gillman is desperate to fit in at school, but she mostly just feels invisible. She's...
Join us for an afternoon of celebrating Black superheroes! We will play games, learn about the history of black superheroes and watch "Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse." (Grades 6–12)
We'll go under the sea with crafts, games, and songs from the musical Finding Nemo Jr. performed by the Glen Westlake Middle School Theatre Club.
From a galaxy far away to a marvelous cinematic universe, test out your knowledge and see if the force is with you to become a Jeopardy champion. Win one prize to rule them all! Register as a team of up to six or individually. All ages. Meeting Room.
Explore Children’s Services in this scavenger hunt featuring past, present and future generations of Black excellence.
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