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Rainbow Chromatography Experiment

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

Experiment with color variation in this coffee filter science experiment.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Experiment with color variation in this coffee filter science experiment.

Grades K-2 read

READ with Hinsdale Humane Society

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 6:45pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler to practice your reading! Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler to practice your reading! Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society.

Grades K-2 read

READ with Hinsdale Humane Society

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:45pm - 7:00pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler to practice your reading! Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler to practice your reading! Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society.

Grades K-2 read

READ with Hinsdale Humane Society

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler to practice your reading! Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler to practice your reading! Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society.

Grades K-2 read

READ with Hinsdale Humane Society

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:15pm - 7:30pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler to practice your reading! Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler to practice your reading! Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society.

Library Closed

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Westmont Public Library

The Library is closed today. Our digital materials and book drops are always available.

Closing
Branches:
Westmont Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today.

Our digital materials and book drops are always available.

Child working on artwork made of painted paper plates and washi tape

Art Lab

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

Use your imagination, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills to experiment with different art forms and media.

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

Use your imagination, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills to experiment with different art forms and media.

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Take-home Craft Kits

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 9:00am - 7:45pm
Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions for a project to complete at home. Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions for a project to complete at home. Available while supplies last.

Drawing of handheld game console

Switch Hangout

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

Bring your Switch and play alongside other gamers. Try out games from the library or bring your own. Meet other kids who like to play, and check out gaming books. No devices w...

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

Bring your Switch and play alongside other gamers. Try out games from the library or bring your own. Meet other kids who like to play, and check out gaming books. No devices will be provided; attendees will need to bring their own.

Dragon Day!

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Do you love dragons? Join us as we create magical dragon crafts!

Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you love dragons? Join us as we create magical dragon crafts!

Child using magnetic building toys for exploratory play

STEM Stations

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

Flex your STEM muscles as you play, build, design, problem solve, and collaborate at each station.

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

Flex your STEM muscles as you play, build, design, problem solve, and collaborate at each station.

Recycling symbol made of paper

Recycled Paper-making and the 3Rs

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

First, get excited about solutions to our garbage problem through a show-and-tell of recycled and reused products. Then get hands-on, learning how recycled-content paper is made. T...

Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

First, get excited about solutions to our garbage problem through a show-and-tell of recycled and reused products. Then get hands-on, learning how recycled-content paper is made.

Chalk Art

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in a colorful adventure of imaginative designs through our indoor chalk art program. Perfect for budding young artists!

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in a colorful adventure of imaginative designs through our indoor chalk art program. Perfect for budding young artists!

Learning Lab

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

Join the DuPage Children’s Museum for some hands-on exploration of art in STEAM!

Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join the DuPage Children’s Museum for some hands-on exploration of art in STEAM!

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Take-home Craft Kits

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 9:00am - 7:45pm
Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions for a project to complete at home. Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions for a project to complete at home. Available while supplies last.

Library Closed

All Day
Westmont Public Library

The Library is closed today. Our digital materials and book drops are always available.

Closing
Branches:
Westmont Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today.

Our digital materials and book drops are always available.

Our Wild Neighbors

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

The Chicagoland area is full of wild animals, both amazing and helpful. Learn how every animal benefits the environment and how we can keep them safe. Presented by DuPage County An...

Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The Chicagoland area is full of wild animals, both amazing and helpful. Learn how every animal benefits the environment and how we can keep them safe. Presented by DuPage County Animal Services.

Mandala made of pinecones, flowers, and sticks

Nature Mandelas

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Use natural materials to design a mandala—a geometric design formed around a special item in the center.

Required
Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Use natural materials to design a mandala—a geometric design formed around a special item in the center.

Beads of varied colors and shapes

Beading Bonanza

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

Dive into the colorful world of beading and craft your own distinct creations of intricate artwork!

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

Dive into the colorful world of beading and craft your own distinct creations of intricate artwork!

Take home craft kits icon

Take-home Craft Kits

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 7:45pm
Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions for a project to complete at home. Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Youth & Teen Services (2nd floor)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Grades K – 2
Event Details:

Pick up a kit with supplies and instructions for a project to complete at home. Available while supplies last.

MineCRAFTS: A Minecraft Hangout

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor) at Westmont Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

Get in the game by crafting paper blocks and characters, and explore fun activities related to Minecraft!

Library Branch: Westmont Public Library
Room: Kwasek Meeting Room (2nd floor)
Age Group: Grades K – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Event Details:

Get in the game by crafting paper blocks and characters, and explore fun activities related to Minecraft!

Library Closed

All Day 9/1 - 9/2
Westmont Public Library

The Library is closed today. Our digital materials and book drops are always available.

Closing
Branches:
Westmont Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today.

Our digital materials and book drops are always available.

Library Closed

All Day
Westmont Public Library

The Library is closed today for staff training. Our digital materials and book drops are always available.

Closing
Branches:
Westmont Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today for staff training.

Our digital materials and book drops are always available.

Library Closing Early

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Westmont Public Library

The Library will close early today at 5 pm. Our digital materials and book drops are always available.

Closing
Branches:
Westmont Public Library
Description:

The Library will close early today at 5 pm.

Our digital materials and book drops are always available.