Enjoy an amazing lesson on sharks from the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, then line up to meet a few of their friendly sharks. The presentation is best for ages 8+ and requires registration: bit.ly/sclsshark26
Just want to meet the sharks up close? Drop in starting at 11:00 AM to visit the touch tank—no registration needed. Please note that wait times are likely.
Will you solve the clues and "escape" before your time runs out? Best for adults, teens, and kids ages 8 & older. Max 6 participants per group (at least one participant should be 12 or older). Registration is required: bit.ly/escapesum26
Tuesday, June 30 = 2-5 PM
Wednesday, July 1 = 9 AM-5 PM
Thursday, July 2 = 9a-5 PM
Will you solve the clues and "escape" before your time runs out? Best for adults, teens, and kids ages 8 & older. Max 6 participants per group (at least one participant should be 12 or older). Registration is required: bit.ly/escapesum26
Tuesday, June 30 = 2-5 PM
Wednesday, July 1 = 9 AM-5 PM
Thursday, July 2 = 9a-5 PM
Will you solve the clues and "escape" before your time runs out? Best for adults, teens, and kids ages 8 & older. Max 6 participants per group (at least one participant should be 12 or older). Registration is required: bit.ly/escapesum26
Tuesday, June 30 = 2-5 PM
Wednesday, July 1 = 9 AM-5 PM
Thursday, July 2 = 9a-5 PM
Experience butterflies up close and personal in one of three outdoor butterfly tents. Everyone will be offered a butterfly flower feeder for a hands-free encounter. Also, learn more about butterflies as you explore our interactive educational tables. All ages are welcome.
*Sponsored by the Friends of the Eldridge Branch.
Teens, come and make mini dino terrariums. Registration not required, but supplies are limited. First come, first serve For ages 11-17.
Join us for this family friendly Touch-A-Truck event that offers guests of all ages a hands-on, up-close experience to explore an array of trucks and vehicles that are important to the community. Attendees will be allowed to touch, climb aboard, and ask questions about their favorite truck or piece of machinery in a safe environment. Highlights include emergency vehicles (Fire, Police, & Sheriff's office), semis, tractors, and much more!
Drop in between 5-7 PM for an unforgettable experience and meet some of our local hero's!
Bring your own item to tie dye in the Reading Garden of the Eldridge branch--all other supplies provided! Register your group of up to 6 people for your 30-minute time slot. bit.ly/sclstie26
Come to our mixology event where you will make your own drink, guided by a staff member from Sips Coffee in Eldridge! There will also be a summer themed craft afterwards. Limit to 10 teens for the mixology session, craft has no limit. For ages 13-17.
The Bookmobile is heading to Twists Ice Cream in Eldridge! All ages can browse the Bookmobile and play giant lawn games; kids ages 2-7 can join a special story time on the lawn at 2:10 PM. Children who check out a book from the Bookmobile (library card required!) will receive a free kids cone courtesy of Twists.
^ = This event is offsite at another location other than the Eldridge Branch Library.