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Registration opens:
December 15th, 2026

Kids Explore: One-of-a-Kind Snowflakes!

Grades K-5, Registration Required
2027-01-21 16:00:00 2027-01-21 16:45:00 America/Chicago Kids Explore: One-of-a-Kind Snowflakes! Wilson Bentley loved his camera- and snowflakes. Let's learn about this snowflake expert and do some snowy activities. Registration required. Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Thursday, January 21
4:00pm - 4:45pm

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Main Library

Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Wilson Bentley loved his camera- and snowflakes. Let's learn about this snowflake expert and do some snowy activities. Registration required.

Please register each child SEPARATELY.

Wilson Bentley was born in 1865 in Jericho, Vermont- a place in the heart of the "snowbelt"- where people were used to lots of snow. But Wilson saw snowflakes differently, and he set out to share the beauty in these unique ice crystals with friends and neighbors. But how did he do it? Join Ms. Carrie to learn about "Snowflake Bentley" and do some snow-related activities. Please note: we will be indoors so no special clothing will be needed.  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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