Maker Lab

What is Makerspace? If you love making or creating things, this is something that you will definitely love. Makerspace allows you to make anything using high technology tools or no tools at all. The Chicago Public Library promotes Makerspace and in fact, has Maker Lab. Read on to know more.

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Coffee, Tea and So Much More!

Coffee goes with so many things. Coffee while watching the news is top of the list. Coffee while reading a good book is also good. What about catching up with a friend over coffee? Coffee with donuts is delicious.

Coffee is also great anywhere. Coffee in the car while driving to work is inevitable and necessary. Coffee at home on the front porch is the best. Coffee in front of the television is of course a regular thing. Coffee at a coffee shop is of course most preferred.

If you agree with the last line and you live in the NW Chicago area, then read on.

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What a Catch!

Tired of sitting or lying around at home? Pack up your picnic bags, a lot of water and some snacks and head out to any of the Cook County Forest Preserve for a lot of fun. Today, in particular, we “caught” a big one. A FREE swimming lesson at the River Trail Nature Center. We had marine biologists talk about the different types of fish that thrive in the numerous cook county rivers and lakes.

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