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Park Ridge Public Library
Reptiles and Amphibians with the Frog Lady
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesMeet reptiles and amphibians up close and personal at this one-of-a-kind program with Deb Krohn of FrogLady Presentations. Deb will teach you all about these fascinating animals with the help of her favorite scaly and slimy friends. You'll see frogs, salamanders, lizards, tortoises and snakes and hear their incredible stories. Presentation 1-2pm. For anyone wishing...
Seed Library Kickoff Event
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesThis program will be held in person in the First Floor Meeting Room. Join us to celebrate the launch of our Seed Library, an exciting green initiative made possible through a collaboration with Eagle Scout Candidate Owen Hanba from Troop 1. Whether you’re a new or experienced gardener, our collection boasts a diverse array of...
Breakout Challenge
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesWork together to solve a series of puzzles, and open a series of locks. You'll receive a series of clues and puzzles printed on paper to work through as a timer counts down on our big screen. Each solved puzzle will correlate to a lock on a box. Open all the locks to BREAKOUT. Hints...
Explore Eclipses
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesGet ready for the April 8 solar eclipse! We'll learn all about eclipses and how to view this awe inspiring natural event safely. Kids who attend will take home official eclipse viewers. Note: Additional viewers will be available while supplies last on a first come, first served basis at the Children's Services Desk beginning Wednesday,...
STEAMagination with American Science and Surplus
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesIgnite your child's curiosity by exploring a variety of hands-on STEAM activities together! Our friends from the American Science and Surplus store will be on hand with a special activity as well. Drop in.
Homeschool Hangout
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesAre you looking to meet other homeschool families in the area? Register your family and connect to exchange ideas, make new friends, or just give your kids a change of scenery. Please register as a family, and then indicate ages of your children. Registration opens 3 weeks before the program.
Candy Taste Test
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesSample various types of candy, both familiar and less well known, then log your tasting notes, guess what the candy is, and rate each one on a 5-star deliciousness scale. Discuss each candy as a group before moving on to the next flavor. All ingredients lists will be available for each candy; allergens may be...
Imagination Playground
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesDrop in to our little 'neighborhood of make believe' for an hour of imaginative freeplay! From cardboard boxes to play food, we'll put out some basics to inspire pretend play. The rest is up to you.
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