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Des Plaines Public Library
Mud Day
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesDid you know there was such a thing as International Mud Day? It started in 2009 as a project between Australia and Nepal. Now, people worldwide use this day to reap the health and educational benefits of playing in the mud.
Musical Mondays
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesAll ages. No registration necessary. Drop by the Poet Tree Corner and enjoy some tunes! June 24 - Wendy & DB July 1 - Little Miss Ann and Suzi Shelton July 29 - The Dreamtree Shakers
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
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!
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!
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.
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