250th Anniversary of the United States at the Library

For Adults:

5-Minute Make: Firework Salt Painting
Create bright, textured firework art using glue, salt, and watercolor for a fun, colorful hands-on craft. DROP IN (Variety of dates)

Monday, June 1 / 10-11:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 7 / 2-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 18 / 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 24 / 6-7:30 p.m.

STC Creative



Deep Dive into the Declaration of Independence
Historian Joyce Haworth tackles the Declaration phrase by phrase and examines the “three declarations” that it contains. REGISTER


Thursday, June 11 / 7-8 p.m. Huntley Community Room



Sunday Concert: West Suburban Flute Orchestra
This family-friendly celebration includes patriotic favorites performed by members of the West Suburban Flute Orchestra. DROP IN

Sunday, June 28 / 2-3 p.m. Carnegie Community Room



The Declaration of Independence Through the Centuries
Join historian Joyce Haworth as she recounts the influence of the Declaration over the last 250 years. REGISTER

Wednesday, July 1 / 7-8 p.m. Huntley Community Room




For Kids:

Miller’s Mobile Petting Zoo (Families)
Meet some new animal friends at the petting zoo hosted in our yard! DROP IN

Saturday, June 20 / 10-11:30 a.m. Parking Lot


Tie-Dye (Families)
Bring one cotton t-shirt per family member to tie-dye! DROP IN

Tuesday, June 9 / 2-4 p.m. Miller Haase Community Room


Bubble Dance Party (Families)
Celebrate 250! Everyone can dance with bubbles! Special bubble gear available for kids entering 6-8 grades. DROP IN

Friday, July 31 / 1-4 p.m. Terrace Garden