Join us for an exciting week of events featuring science, technology, engineering, art and math activities! We’ll meet special guest presenters, build amazing projects and much more. To register for events, visit the Children’s Services Desk or call 630.685.4181.
Questioneers Scavenger Hunt (In person/Drop in)
Monday, March 28–Friday, April 1, All day
Look for characters from the Questioneers series throughout Children’s Services to win a small prize! (All ages, preschoolers with a grownup)
Take-it Make-it Kits
Monday, March 28, Wednesday, March 30 and Friday, April 1, while supplies last
Create a fun solar system mobile, robot arm or a clothespin marble run! Pick up a kit at the Children’s Services Desk while supplies last.
STEM Energy Road Show (In person)
Monday, March 28, 3 p.m.
Learn about the concept of energy and the different ways it can travel, presented by Northern Illinois University STEAM. (All ages, preschoolers with a grownup)
Wood Maker Workshop (In person)
Tuesday, March 29, 1 p.m.
Thursday, March 31, 4:30 p.m.
Choose to make a wooden toolbox, birdhouse, games and other options in this interactive workshop. (Grades K–5)
Robot Petting Zoo (In person/Drop in)
Tuesday, March 29, 4–6 p.m.
Meet some of our robot friends in this impromptu learning experience. (All ages, preschoolers with a grownup)
Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum (In person)
Wednesday, March 30, 11 a.m.
A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us for fun nature stories to discover how weather, trees and animals change with the season! (All ages, preschoolers with grownup)
Zoey and Sassafras STEM Activities (In person)
Wednesday, March 30, 4 p.m.
Join us for activities inspired by the Zoey and Sassafras book series by Asia Citro. (Grades 1–5)
Digging into Geology (In person)
Thursday, March 31, 1:30 p.m.
Explore rocks and minerals in this interactive activity and craft. (All ages, preschoolers with a grownup)