Kids' Planner: Lots At the Library, Coloring Contest at the Rec Center

Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the
week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

• SCIENCE WORKSHOP
Where/When: 2 p.m. Sunday at , 10 W. Cossitt Ave.
Why Go: What are hurricanes? Why don't we have them in Illinois? Learn about these fierce storms and other types of weather in this hands-on inquiry-based science for kids. Registration required.
Pricing: Free.

• BIRD NEST CREATION
Where/When: 3:45-4:45  p.m. Monday at , 10 W. Cossitt Ave.
Why Go: La Grange Garden Club members will share their to help bring the season indoors by creating a colorful bird's nest. For children in grades 3-6.
Pricing: Free.

• ANIME CLUB
Where/When: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday at , 555 N. La Grange Rd.
Why Go:Seventh-12th graders watch .
Pricing: Free.

• SPRING COLORING CONTEST
Where/When: Deadline is April 14 at , 1500 Walker St.
Why Go: For preschool through fifth grade. Entry form is available here.
Pricing: Free.

• DROP EVERYTHING AND READ DAY
Where/When: 4-5 p.m. Tuesday at , 555 N. La Grange Rd.
Why Go: It's also Beverly Cleary's birthday. To celebrate this , everyone is invited to come to the children's department to listen to one of Beverly Cleary's books.
Pricing: Free.