About this Event
What to Expect:
9:30-10:00am: Welcome & Refreshments
10:00am-Noon: Workshops
Group A: Curious Questions, Expanding Children’s Learning
Learn to facilitate open-ended questions that encourage critical thinking and deepen young children’s thoughts.
Group B: Toying with Tinkering
Encourage children to do what they do best – let their curiosity take over! Explore the world of engineering by building machines and creating processes, and explore what happens when you make changes or do things differently.
Noon-1:00pm: Lunch
A boxed lunch will be included with your registration. Boxed lunch options will be provided by email closer to the event.
If you would prefer something else you have the option to bring your own lunch or purchase lunch at the museum’s café or offsite at your expense.
1:00-3:00pm: Workshops
Group A: Toying with Tinkering
Group B: Curious Questions, Expanding Children’s Learning
Not sure if your library is a member? Visit https://www.laconi.org/member-libraries
Please register with your library email so LACONI YSS can verify your membership.
Here are some local restaurant options if you decide to have lunch on your own:
Noodles and Company
1851 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL 60026
Chain fast-casual restaurant with a variety of pasta.
Potbelly
1840 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL 60026
Toasted sandwiches, salads, and soups available at this quick chain restaurant.
DAWG PARK Glenview
1839 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL 60026
Eat hot dogs out of actual dog bowls at this pet-friendly Chicagoland restaurant.
Egg Harbor Cafe
2350 Lehigh Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026
Grab some brunch from this casual breakfast chain, open until 2.
Poke Burrito
2085 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL 60026
Enjoy poke bowls and sushi burritos at this fusion Chicagoland chain.
Bean Sprouts Cafe
2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL 60026
Stay in the museum and enjoy charming family favorites in the on-site cafe.
Event venue & nearby stays
Kohl Children's Museum, 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, United States
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