Events Calendar
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Des Plaines Public Library
Green Golly and Her Golden Flute: A Rapunzel Story
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesDrop in and enjoy musical theatre performance Green Golly & Her Golden Flute: A Rapunzel Story! Best for families with children in Pre-K through 5th grade. "You probably know Rapunzel couldn’t wait to get out of the tower! Green Golly – is so enthusiastic that everything that whizzes by her window inspires her to sing!...
Tween Movie Night
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesNeed a break from your break? Come to the library for a movie and pizza.
National Library Week Cake Celebration
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesCelebrate National Library Week by joining us for cake in the lobby honoring the Des Plaines Public Library Board of Trustees and The Friends of the Des Plaines Public Library!
Earth Day Craft
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesThis fun task offers young children a chance to explore their tactile sense of touch through different textures and create their own earth to celebrate Earth Day!
Stories and Songs at the Compost Café
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesFamilies with children of all ages! Join us for a screening of the live program Stories & Songs at the Compost Café! In honor of International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2024, the Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition (IFSC) has brought together a group of performers that will, "delight you with a special selection of...
Cicada Celebration
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesJoin us as we learn about cicadas, have some fun trivia contests and celebrate these amazing insects! We'll try to figure out what makes them unique and different from any other creatures on the planet!
SRC Kickoff Party
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesFor families with children of all ages! Join us at Central Park, 1555 E. Thacker St., to kick off the Summer Reading Challenge! Events Schedule: 1-3pm: Bubble Stations 1:30-3:30pm: Face Painting 1-4pm: Arts & Crafts
Wild Times: Storytime in the Park
Various Locations IL, United StatesAges birth - 5 years with parent or caregiver. Have a "wild time" during this high-energy storytime at a Des Plaines park! No registration necessary. June 6, 13, 20, 27 at Apache Park, 2100 Pine Street July 11, 18, 25 at Central Park, 1555 E. Thacker Street
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