Step into the dazzling world of Barbie’s Superstar Era—a time of indulgence and glamour that redefined Barbie’s iconic image. This exhibit features hundreds of iconic Barbie dolls from 1979 to the mid-1980s, as well as playsets that capture the societal shifts, fashion trends, and cultural movements of the time, along with a selection of more modern pieces from the 2000s.

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This A-Z series celebrates contemporary and historical Black creatives through a classic childhood medium – LEGO® Bricks.

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In partnership with the Mexican Cultural Center of DuPage, the Library hosted 33 large, artisan Olmec heads that represent individual artists’ sense of Mexican cultural history as well their home cities.

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This library has been serving this community for 150 years! We will feature fascinating stories and interactive activities about how the Library changed to meet the needs of the community. This exhibit will also highlight the role that the library has played in children’s reading and will include “Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites™“ from the Minnesota Children’s Museum.

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"Alebrijes" stem from Mexican folklore, and embody characteristics from many animals to create fantastical creatures. The 20 (8 large and 12 small) sculptures include Goliath, a 16-foot deer, giraffe and eagle, and Lacuarium, a seahorse-meets-dragon.

 

 

Families will be transported to the underground home of the crime-fighting heroes to see what really happens in their secret hideaway.

The four funny Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will share life lessons and team-building skills with their crime-fighting tactics. Through team-building challenges, collaborative games and mind teasing puzzles, families and friends will learn skills to help them successfully work together.

 

 

Violins of Hope hosted by the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Chicago and other partner organizations. The collection of string instruments played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust have been painstakingly restored and are now coming to our area for cultural exhibitions, performances, and community education with a message of hope, resistance, resilience, and unity.

 

 

Experience the music of influential Black musicians from Chicago who changed the world. Musical artists from soul, jazz, blues, gospel, opera, rap, rock and funk genres will be put in the spotlight. Learn about how these talented musicians honed their craft and listen to a sample of their music.

 

 

ON TO 2050 will help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois achieve an inclusive and thriving region. It was developed by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) in collaboration with partners.

 

 

Ahoy mateys! Adventure lands at the Library when Pirate Island arrives with a 24-foot pirate ship and much more that assist in developing sailor skills to explore. Families will learn all about pirate legends and visit stations offering STEAM activities.