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DIY Eclipse Viewers

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

No eclipse glasses? No problem! Learn how to make a pin-hole eclipse viewer so you can watch the April 8 eclipse as a family! (Grades K–5 with an adult)

Free

Lactation Station: Breastfeeding Clinic

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Registration is required. This is a welcoming group where you can meet other breastfeeding moms, ask questions and get assistance and support. Led by Vanessa Prinz, Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

Free

Exploring the Wonders of the Eclipse

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

What is a solar eclipse? Why is the 2024 eclipse so special? Find out the answers to these and other questions when you create your own eclipse model! Ages 7-11 ** ** A limited number of tickets will be available beginning 30 minutes before the program. Tickets will be at the Children's Reference Desk.

Free

Ramadan Storytime

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Ramadan Mubarak! Celebrate the month of fasting, prayer, and charity with stories and a craft in English and Urdu. Twenty name tags (children only).

Free

Movie Night: The Wild Thornberrys Movie

Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL, United States

Get excited for the upcoming solar eclipse, snack on a Moon Pie, and watch The Wild Thornberrys Movie! An eclipse occurs in this animated movie as the action unfolds in Africa... (2002, Rated PG)

Free

Self-Defense: Confidence and Safety

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Trauma-informed, self-defense instructor Lindsey Daehnke from Strictly Self-Defense will teach participants basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. All experience levels are welcome. Self-defense program is designed to be accessible to individuals of all backgrounds and fitness levels, so no matter your experience, we invite you to join us and learn how to defend yourself with...

Free

Messy Morning

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Let your toddler explore their world through messy playtime. You make the mess; we’ll clean it up! Dress to get dirty in this tactile, indoor program. (Ages 12–36 months with an adult)

Free

Elmhurst Art Museum Free Day

Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Free admission on the First Friday of each month during A Love Supreme (Jan. 20 - April 28) thanks to our exhibition sponsors and museum patrons.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

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