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Watch a giant tortoise race the ninja turtles, walk an anteater by the tail, hold baby chicks, take a photo with a sloth or wear a chinchilla as a hat. Learn about different species and what makes them special in this amazing animal…
Hey teens and tweens come join us for our weekly nature adventures each week we will explore the beauty of nature in our own community. We will learn something new about the outdoors, our activities will include a nature walk,…
Become a master builder at the library. We provide the LEGO bricks; you provide the imagination.
For ages 4 and up. Space limitations may apply.
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Watch a giant tortoise race the ninja turtles, walk an anteater by the tail, hold baby chicks, take a photo with a sloth or wear a chinchilla as a hat. Learn about different species and what makes them special in this amazing animal…
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Enjoy a fun-filled magic show with magician Aaron Fasel, featuring amazing tricks and interactive entertainment for everyone!
For kids of all ages.AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance…
Join us for hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activities every week.
For kids 6 to 13.
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Examine real bird and bat wings before engineering your own wing that will be capable of turning you around in a swivel chair.
For kids 7 to 12.
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Read and relax at our kids-only book club. This book club is for kids who wish to spend an hour reading books they want to read and eating cookies. Cookies provided.
For ages 6 and up.
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Everyone is invited for family night! Join us for a nature-themed activity each week and have fun with the whole family.
Best for children 6 and older with their families.
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Join us at the library and make vibrant kaleidoscopes and stunning stained glass suncatchers.
For ages 4 to 14.
How to AttendRegister by 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 30. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from…
Please join us in the garden as we learn about the great outdoors (gardening) and play.
For ages 6 to 13.
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Stop by the Dunning Seed Library for seeds to use at home in your garden. We have plenty of vegetables, fruits, flowers, native plants and herb seeds available. Stop by any time! Limit 3 packs per household.
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Love plants? Do you have clippings, seeds, seedlings, or plants that you would like to share? We will offer a drop-in plant swap with some babies from our own library plants that will be ready for you to take home and plant.
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Join the Field Museum and the West Lawn Branch as we explore nature together! Look at specimens from the Field Museum, make crafts, and eat snacks.
For families with kids 3 to 13.
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Gardening is a fantastic hands-on STEAM activity for kids! Join Ms. My in our "Not-So-Secret" Garden, where young gardeners will cultivate a summer edible garden and vibrant flowers all in containers! We'll provide plants, seeds, tools…
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Join us as we celebrate the end of Summer at CPL with fun games, crafts and activities.
For ages 2 and up and their caregivers.
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Say farewell to summer with crafts and activities for the whole family as we celebrate our summer learners!
For kids of all ages.
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Stop in the community room for some Nintendo Switch fun! Choose from our collection of games, such as Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros.
For ages 8 and up. Kids under age 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
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In partnership with Televisa/Univision Foundation, we invite you to join our course to learn how to develop video games using MIT App Inventor. This block-based programming tool will help you grasp coding logic and understand the video game…
Join us as we play video games or board games. Use our video game systems to play a variety of fun games. You can challenge a librarian or your friends.
For children 10 to 14.
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