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Liberty In Action Challenge
2026-09-06 12:00:00 2026-09-06 16:00:00 America/Chicago Liberty In Action Challenge Des Plaines History Center -

Sunday, September 06
12:00pm - 4:00pm

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The Liberty in Action Challenge is Scouting America’s initiative celebrating the 250th anniversary of the US, continuing their tradition of civic service. Scouts are invited to connected the founding ideals to modern society and real-world experiences.


Cub Scouts can earn their Liberty in Action Challenge emblem at this event on Sunday, September 6. Make your our messenger pouch, plays games from the 1700s, and learn about local history at the Des Plaines History Center. Cub Scouts will earn the entire patch.

Register today on Black Pug: https://scoutingevent.com/?OrgKey=BSA456&calendarID=686290

Des Plaines History Center
Phone: 847-391-5399
Hours
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Mon, Jul 27 Closed
Tue, Jul 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Jul 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Jul 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jul 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 01 Closed
Sun, Aug 02 1:00PM to 4:00PM
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The Des Plaines History Center collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Des Plaines and its people and provides access to those resources through exhibits, educational programs, and research facilities.

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SUBMIT HERE - The Canvas Photography Contest
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Des Plaines Public Library
Share your best photographs depicting our city, nature, and community. Winners will receive a prize! For ages 18 and up.  
Teen Take & Make - Beaded Hair
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Des Plaines Public Library - 3rd Floor
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. Drop in to pick up your kit throughout the month! Available while supplies last. For teens in grades 7-12.
Remembering Route 66 - Registration Required
Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A nostalgia-packed lecture on Route 66 presented by historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D.
This event is full
SUBMIT HERE - The Canvas Photography Contest
Tue, Jul 28, All day
Des Plaines Public Library
Share your best photographs depicting our city, nature, and community. Winners will receive a prize! For ages 18 and up.  
Teen Lanyard Keychains - Drop-in
Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Join us in The Commons to make your very own lanyard keychains! For Teens in grades 7-12.
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
SUBMIT HERE - The Canvas Photography Contest
Wed, Jul 29, All day
Des Plaines Public Library
Share your best photographs depicting our city, nature, and community. Winners will receive a prize! For ages 18 and up.  
Clean Up Give Back
Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Library Plaza
Des Plaines Public Library is teaming up with "Clean Up Give Back" to clean up garbage around the library.
SUBMIT HERE - The Canvas Photography Contest
Thu, Jul 30, All day
Des Plaines Public Library
Share your best photographs depicting our city, nature, and community. Winners will receive a prize! For ages 18 and up.  
SUBMIT HERE - The Canvas Photography Contest
Fri, Jul 31, All day
Des Plaines Public Library
Share your best photographs depicting our city, nature, and community. Winners will receive a prize! For ages 18 and up.  
SUBMIT HERE - The Canvas Photography Contest
Sat, Aug 01, All day
Des Plaines Public Library
Share your best photographs depicting our city, nature, and community. Winners will receive a prize! For ages 18 and up.  
Life Drawing at the Library 2026
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Canvas
Learn to draw the human body with a clothed model, located in The Canvas on the 4th floor. Drop in with no registration required; open to adults, seniors, and teens.  
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Book a Teen Librarian
Thu, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Film Screening - Wuthering Heights (2026) / Registration Required
Sat, Aug 08, 1:30pm - 3:45pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A free screening of the feature film Wuthering Heights (2026).
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion: Wuthering Heights - Registration required
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Books & Boba @ Des Plaine's History Center - The Hunger Games
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Des Plaines History Center
Join us to talk books and tv shows; specifically, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins! * Must be registered! For ages 13-19
Teen Crafternoons - Beaded Fish Bag Charms
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Open maker workshop. Sample our featured technology or bring your own project to work on. August Spotlight: Beaded fish bag charms. For teens in grades 7-12.
Book a Teen Librarian
Thu, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Friday Night Films - Lorne
Fri, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A free screening of the documentary film Lorne.
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
FilmTalkTuesdays: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) - Registration required
Tue, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join us every other Tuesday to discuss a film from Hoopla or Kanopy.
Back To School - Ice Cream Social - Drop-in
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Join us for a back-to-school ice cream social, with a topping bar!
Book a Teen Librarian
Thu, Aug 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
SAT Practice Test
Sat, Aug 22, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room A
Find out your starting score and identify your strengths and weaknesses by taking the SAT Practice Test presented by iAchieve Learning.
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Book a Teen Librarian
Thu, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Thursday Evening Book Discussion: The Heartbeat Library - Registration required
Thu, Aug 27, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room C
A staff member will lead a book discussion. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 30 days in advance.
Intercontinental - A Musical Journey to Europe, South America and Asia
Sun, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Performance by chamber music group Quartet 61. Registration Required
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Sep 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Book a Teen Librarian
Thu, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Friday Night Films
Fri, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
A free screening of an international, independent or documentary film.
ACT Practice Test
Sat, Sep 05, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room A
Find out your starting score and identify your strengths and weaknesses by taking the ACT Practice Test presented by iAchieve Learning.
Life Drawing at the Library 2026
Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Canvas
Learn to draw the human body with a clothed model, located in The Canvas on the 4th floor. Drop in with no registration required; open to adults, seniors, and teens.  
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
The Women: The Story of Two Army Nurses in Vietnam - Living History Portrayal by Lynn Rymarz
Wed, Sep 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Storyteller Lynn Rymarz presents The Women: The Story of Two Army Nurses in Vietnam. / Registration Required
Book a Teen Librarian
Thu, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
Book a Teen Librarian
Tue, Sep 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Des Plaines Public Library - The Commons
Come in and get to know your teen librarians!
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