Game Time

Thu · Sep 10·4 PM – 5 PM·Southwest Neighborhood Library · Washington

Play board games, card games, and the occasional giant version of your favorites!

Thu · Sep 3·Marshalltown, Iowa, 105 W Boone St, Marshalltown, IA 50158 · Washington

5:30–6:30 p.m. CT Join philosopher Scott Samuelson for “What Do We Stand For?,” a guided reflection and discussion series exploring the ideals behind the founding of the United States and how they resonate today. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, this program encourages dialogue about our d…

Thu · Sep 3·Thomas Jefferson Memorial (meet the ranger in the basement exhibit area) · Washington

President Thomas Jefferson, a scientist as well as a statesman, worked closely with Charles Willson Peale, the leading portrait painter of the Founding Fathers, to advance early American science. As members of the American Philosophical Society, they hosted Alexander von Humboldt, helped uncover mastodon skeletons in N…

Thu · Sep 3·Winnebago, Illinois, 116 S Benton St Box 95, Winnebago, IL 61088 · Washington

6:30–7:30 p.m. CT Historical objects enrich our understanding of and connection to the past. In commemoration of America 250, this program takes a look at Illinois history through the lens of ten objects from the collection of the Illinois State Museum. Each of these objects sheds light on the experiences of the people…

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library · Washington

Want to have fun making something out of clay? Ever make a salt/chalk bottle? Come join us Thursday afternoons in September! We will using different sensory materials as we get creative. This program is for ages three and up. Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington

Meet us at the library's large meeting room after school! Enjoy tasty foods, music, and good vibes. This program is targeted to school-age kids, Be advised that our food may have come in contact with or contain peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat, or shellfish.

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Northeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

Children ages 3-10 are welcome in the Children's Reading Room (2nd Floor) for some arts and crafts fun! We make a different project every week using a wide variety of methods and materials.

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Georgetown Neighborhood Library · Washington

Join us for our annual End of Summer Party! We will meet outside on back patio of the library. We will have light snacks for children, crafts, water games, and more! Bring your bathing suits, towels, and sunscreen. (For toddlers-12). The party is not recommended for infants or small babies. Participants of the "Can You…