The February “4-H At Home” activity is now available at the libraries in Henry, Magnolia, McNabb and Toluca. This month youth ages 8-18 will learn about space exploration.  The free STEM kits include materials to make your own Mars Rover. This activity is courtesy of Texas A & M.

Please contact your participating library to pick-up your kit.

Henry Library: 309-364-2516

Magnolia Library: 815-869-3038

McNabb: 815-882-2378

Toluca: 815 452-2211

Participants are encouraged to share pictures of their rover after completing the activity on our Facebook page, MarshallPutnamil4H.

If you would like information on joining 4-H, please contact Anne Scheel at amscheel@illinois.edu

The Mission of University of Illinois Extension is to provide practical education you can trust to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Visit our website at https://extension.illinois.edu/blmp

If you have questions or need more information, please call University of Illinois Extension- Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 815-224-0889. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please indicate when registering or contact the Extension office. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.