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Traveling Science Center

Ages 8-12 | In Person

2026-07-27 10:00:00 2026-07-27 11:00:00 America/Chicago Traveling Science Center Come explore the amazing Traveling Science Center on wheels! Shorewood-Troy Library -

Monday, July 27
10:00am - 11:00am

Come explore the amazing Traveling Science Center on wheels!

Come explore the amazing Traveling Science Center on wheels! The Illinois Traveling Science Center is a 320-square-foot mobile classroom featuring informative, engaging exhibits on biodiversity natural and cultural resources, and environmental stewardship that visits schools and communities across Illinois.

In this hands-on educational experience, visitors learn about the habitats and species diversity of their region, as well as ways to protect against threats to that diversity. As they explore, participants complete a scavenger quiz that reinforces key concepts, followed by a brief discussion at the end.

Please register everyone in your party, adults and children 8-12.

Programming Policy: Please note - if you register and are unable to attend the program, please call the library to cancel or cancel your registration online. This allows patrons from the wait list to be added. Repeated no shows may not be allowed to register for programs. For full policy details, please visit our website. 

Age-Appropriate Programming Policy: Programs are planned for specific age groups. Age groups are listed with the program description. Adult programs are for patrons age 18 and older. For full policy details, please visit our website. 

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Family Program |

Shorewood-Troy Library

jmills@shorewoodtroylibrary.org
Phone: 815-725-1715
Branch manager
Jennie Mills

Hours
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Mon, Jul 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 Closed

About the branch

Shorewood-Troy Public Library is located in the Brookforest neighborhood just northeast of the Route 52/Jefferson St. and Brookshore Dr. intersection.

Since its creation in 1975, the library strives to:

-Support lifelong learning for personal development and discovery
-Provide free and easy access to print and digital  materials and resources, along with equipment, facilities for public use and friendly knowledgeable staff
-Build community in a warm and welcoming space
-Promote the enjoyment of reading by offering a wide variety of materials, both recent and classic

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