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View the Partial Solar Eclipse at Altgeld Branch in Chicago

April 08 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Photo credit: iStock/pitris

Location

Altgeld Branch, Chicago Public Library

955 E. 131st St.

Chicago, IL 60827

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Description

Ages 6 and up can view the partial solar eclipse at Altgeld Branch. Protective Eclipse Shades from the Adler Planetarium will be distributed (while supplies last).

Event cost: Free

Event time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. April 8, 2024

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 312-747-3270

Website: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/65e1013cd6ce06360057f36c

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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