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LEGO® Family Challenge

Use LEGO® bricks to design and build your own version of a towering structure inspired by the Obama Presidential Center. Builders can get creative, experiment with different designs and enjoy a fun STEM-focused activity while learning about architecture and construction.
Event Details
Sat, Oct 24 • 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Chicago Public Library, Obama Presidential Center Branch
Admission
This event is free through the Chicago Public Library. Entry is first-come, first-served. Please note this event does not include Museum admission.

Details

Children may build independently or work with family members and friends. At the end of the program, participants will have an opportunity to share their creations and explain the ideas behind them. All materials will be provided.

Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Plan Your Visit

Chicago Public Library, Obama Presidential Center Branch

Libraries are the beating heart of a strong democratic culture. Here we welcome local residents, scholars, and visitors from around the world to connect, reflect, and act. The Obama Presidential Center campus features a new branch of the Chicago Public Library that celebrates the rich history of Chicago’s public libraries and the powerful legacy of the Obamas. The Library Branch includes a YOUMedia Suite, a City Maker’s Space, a Children’s Area, and the exclusive President’s Reading Room, a collection of written works that reflect the interests, histories, and readings of President and Mrs. Obama. Mon & Wed 12 - 8 p.m. CT Tues & Thur 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. CT Fri & Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT Sun 1 -5 p.m. CT

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