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Mythological Science (Grades 3-5)

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2026-03-19 16:00:00 2026-03-19 17:00:00 America/Chicago Mythological Science (Grades 3-5) Learn the science behind famous myths. We will learn about STEAM and mythology while engaging in fun educational activities. Northbrook Public Library - Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Thursday, March 19
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-19 16:00:00 2026-03-19 17:00:00 America/Chicago Mythological Science (Grades 3-5) Learn the science behind famous myths. We will learn about STEAM and mythology while engaging in fun educational activities. Northbrook Public Library - Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Learn the science behind famous myths. We will learn about STEAM and mythology while engaging in fun educational activities.

Thursday, March 19, April 16, & May 21, 4:00-5:00 pm YS Activity Room

March: Mermaids and Sirens

April: Light and Rainbows

May: Build like Hephaestus 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Youth Learning |

TAGS: | #EP |

Northbrook Public Library
Phone: 847-272-6224
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Mon, Feb 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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