The creatures of the sea have bizarre shapes and forms. Through the use of preserved specimens, participants can interact with sea horses, coral, sea stars, shark teeth, a squid beak, […]

A highly skilled bubbleologist will dazzle you with fire, bubble fog, and a nearly perfect cube bubble!

Look at the change in dinosaurs through time resulting in today’s modern birds. Learn about reptiles from the age of dinosaurs (turtles and crocodilians) that survived the mass extinction 65 […]

Our Crafty Fridays Series continue during Summer Reading! Points awarded for attending a craft. Make a firefly using pop bottles, craft materials, and a glow stick. Craft will take place […]

Learn basic wildflower identifications skills with Master Gardener Bill Wallace, then search around the library (and Pattee Plaza) to see how many you can find and identify.  

Learn about the animals in your backyard, park, and prairie. 4H will talk about the local wildlife you can see all around you. Birds, mammals, and much, much more!  

Anna Sharp from the Farm Bureau will speak about the importance of pollinators. Learn how bees are essential for the growth of many of our fruits and vegetables.  

Natalie, from the Lakeview Nature Center (located near Macomb, IL ) will read her favorite nature book and lead a simple upcycled nature journal activity.  

Our Crafty Fridays Series continue during Summer Reading! Points awarded for attending a craft. Turn yourself into an outdoor insect by making your very own wings. Craft will take place […]