Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming […]
Enjoy a library craft on your schedule! Register for a Teen Take and Make, then pick up your kit with instructions and all the supplies you need for that project. […]
Enjoy a library craft on your schedule! Register for a Teen Take and Make, then pick up your kit with instructions and all the supplies you need for that project. With a week to pick up your kit, these crafts can fit in even the busiest schedules. Register for the library location where you want […]
Enjoy a library craft on your schedule! Register for a Teen Take and Make, then pick up your kit with instructions and all the supplies you need for that project. With a week to pick up your kit, these crafts can fit in even the busiest schedules. Register for the library location where you want […]
Enjoy a free film screening in the Commission Chambers, including popcorn. Expert paleontologists Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler join Owen Grady and Claire Dearing to study the precarious balance of this new ecosystem. Together, they witness the ultimate battle between two apex predators fighting for survival. The third installment in the Jurassic World franchise centers […]
New to watercolor or just ready to try something creative? Join us for a guided session where you will follow a step-by-step video tutorial to create a unique botanical and dinosaur-themed painting. No experience needed, and all supplies are included. Perfect for teens(13+) and adults alike! Pre-registration is required and opens June 8. Adults / Registration […]
Get ready to stomp, chomp, and compete! Join us at the library for a high-energy family trivia night. Participants will test their dino-knowledge with fun, age-appropriate trivia, then jump into interactive game show challenges—think guessing games, prehistoric spelling bee, and team competitions inspired by everyone’s favorite Jurassic creatures. Perfect for families with kids ages 4 […]
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming […]
The Market @ West Acres Fresh Finds at the Market The Market features a wide variety of produce and products from regional vendors. The Northern Plains Farmers Market at West Acres is a partnership between the Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society and West Acres. The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society operates a vibrant market on the property […]
Summer Story Squad Join us for Story Squad — Every Tuesday This Summer!Round up your little ones and join us for free Storytime + activities every Tuesday from June 2–August 25! Each week features a special guest!📖 Story Squad starts at 9:30 am in Aquarium Court. Story Squad 2026 Schedule:📚 June 2 – Marvelous Mouse Travels📚 June 9 – Red Door Pediatric Therapy📚 June 16 – […]
