Des Plaines Public Library
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...
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!
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!
LEGO League
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesWe supply Legos and a theme, you supply the imagination! Children under 8, please bring your caregiver. Registration required beginning March 25 by calling 847-376-2839 or visiting the Youth Services Desk. An adult must be in attendance with children under 8.
Movies in the Corner
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesAll ages. Enjoy a family-friendly movie in the Poet Tree Corner on the second floor. February 16: The Super Mario Bros. Movie March 29: Luca
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.
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!...
Hooray for Leap Day
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesDrop in from 4pm-5:30pm to have some Leap Day fun! Enjoy crafts and a scavenger hunt!
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