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Registration opens:
October 15th, 2026

Kids Explore: The Art of Gustav Klimt & Katze

Grades K-5, Registration Required
2026-11-05 16:00:00 2026-11-05 16:45:00 America/Chicago Kids Explore: The Art of Gustav Klimt & Katze Gustav Klimt was an Austrian artist who loved fashion, gold leaf, and his pet cat- Katze. Join Ms. Carrie (and Katze) to learn about this artist & make a 3D cat project. Registration required. Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Thursday, November 05
4:00pm - 4:45pm

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Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Gustav Klimt was an Austrian artist who loved fashion, gold leaf, and his pet cat- Katze. Join Ms. Carrie (and Katze) to learn about this artist & make a 3D cat project. Registration required.

Please register each child SEPARATELY.

Gustav Klimt was a famous Austrian artist who loved gold leaf, patterns, fashion- and CATS! In this program, we'll read from the book Klimt & His Cat by Berenice Capatti, enjoy some of his art, and create a blingy 3D cat project.  Registration required.  

For a list of possible books that we may use in this program, click here. 

If you register but later are unable to attend the event, please call 847-429-4685 to cancel as soon as possible. This allows a student on the wait list to join the event with adequate notice. We will be taking attendance at the programs, and staff members reserve the right to move a registrant to the wait list if they are found to be consistently absent from programs. 

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

TAGS: | KidSpace |

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