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Art Lit To-Go

February Session
County: Ford

Spend an afternoon with Ford and Iroquois County 4-H at the Paxton Carnegie Library (254 S Market St, Paxton, IL 60957) for our 4-H Reading and Art Hour on Monday, March 23. We would love to share…

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Lawrence County SPARK at the Library: February

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Eight free monthly classes will be held at the Lawrence…

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Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Stephenson

Stargazing
County: Stephenson
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and…

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Wits Fitness

Galesburg
County: Knox

Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness!
 
Keep your mind active and your mood lifted with Wits Fitness — an engaging, research‑informed program designed to support lifelong brain…

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Richland County Spark at the Library: February

Richland County
County: Richland

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Eight free monthly classes will be held at the Olney Public…

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Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Jo Daviess

Stargazing
County: JoDaviess

Join the University of Illinois for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they learn about different environmental education topics through a story,…

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4-H Youth Livestock Conference

Registration is opening soon! 

The Youth Livestock Conference is a fun-filled overnight weekend event for 4-H members. This program provides leadership and team-building activities as well as…

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Dino Detective: Dinosaur Cloverbud Series

County: Woodford
Join us for a prehistoric adventure as young explorers become Dinosaur Detectives! Participants will investigate clues from fossils, teeth, footprints, and other dinosaur evidence to uncover how…

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Beat the Winter Blues with Mindfulness and Positive Psychology

County: Cook

Winter blues and seasonal stress can lead to feelings of sadness as days grow colder and shorter.  Learn mindfulness and positive psychology practices in…

Wild Studio Nature Art

County: Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, Shelby

Looking for a creative way to connect with nature? Join us for a 4-week Nature Inspired Art Series for youth. Participants will explore the outdoors while creating cyanotypes, mixed media collages…

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