Animal Encounters
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesJoin our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.
Free
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Events Calendar
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Superhero Science with Kid President
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesRelease your inner superhero with fun games and mini experiments that feature favorites like Black Panther, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, and you! Thatβs right, Kid President says βYou may not have a cape or wear underwear outside your clothes (thatβs a good thing), but...you have everything you need to make someoneβs day more awesome.β Come make...
Free
Monday Afternoon Movie: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United StatesSwim 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...
Free
Celebrating Black Superheroes
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesJoin 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 6β12)
Free
Under the Sea Fun
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesWe'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.
Free
Trivia: Pop Culture Edition
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesFrom 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.
Free
Black Excellence Scavenger Hunt
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesExplore Childrenβs Services in this scavenger hunt featuring past, present and future generations of Black excellence.
Free
Open Chess Play
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesAre you looking to play chess with other students? Stop by the Youth Services Department and build your chess skills by playing with others. Some chess sets will be provided. Feel free to bring your own chess set. Drop-in; no registration required.
Free
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