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Join us at the Library to view an annular, or ring-shaped, solar eclipse as well as a variety of activities to celebrate this amazing astronomical event. This eclipse will begin at around 10:30 a.m., and peak at around noon. Safety glasses will be provided to everyone who attends. No registration necessary.
Step up to the plate and swing for the fences! Join us for a home-run hitting competition where each participant will receive ten pitches to showcase their power. The top 50% of those ten pitches will advance to the next round until we reach the championship showdown featuring the top 3 home-run hitters. We'll have...
Every October, the Chicago Architecture Center is proud to host Open House Chicago—a free public festival that offers self-guided history and architecture trails throughout Chicago, talks and programming, and behind-the-scenes access to architecturally, historically and culturally significant sites across the city. Open House Chicago remains one of the largest events of its kind in the...
Your time to soak up the Moon’s shadow is fast approaching, eclipse chasers! Celebrate the annular solar eclipse this fall at the Adler Planetarium! On October 14, 2023, everyone’s favorite star (the Sun) and our rocky celestial neighbor (the Moon) are lining up to give us an opportunity to see a partial solar eclipse from...
Watch this rare natural phenomenon here.
Join us for an unforgettable celestial experience to witness the mesmerizing partial solar eclipse through a whole new perspective – the lens of a telescope! In collaboration with the Naperville Astronomical Association, we are thrilled to offer you a unique opportunity to marvel at this awe-inspiring celestial event like never before! This program will be...
Through the art of magic, Cody Clark shares his experiences with autism showing the audience that we are all the same with simply a different way of thinking. Go on a magical railway adventure with humor, magic and railway history and science. Recommended for kids ages 3-8 and their families.
This in-person program will be held in Meeting Room A. For families. Get a glimpse into the South American Andean life and culture through a beautiful mixture of music, storytelling, and photographs. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Mount Prospect Public Library. If space allows, walk-in attendees may be welcome.
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