ALPLM helps kids get ready to return to school with free event

Kids will get to interact with a tornado machine and explore robotics by racing Hexbugs on a Lego track and more at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum’s Back to School Bash at Union Square Park, 500 E. Madison Street, next to the ALPLM from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

It’s also a free day of helpful services for parents and caregivers as summer vacation begins to wind down. They can get free haircuts for the kids, learn about resources offered by Lincoln Public Library, pickup materials from the Department of Natural Resources and get safety information from the FBI and National Weather Service.

“It can be hard for children to make the switch from vacation to the classroom. We think the Back to School Bash makes that a little easier by providing fun, hands-on ways for kids to begin focusing on learning,” said Christina Shutt, ALPLM's executive director. “We also want it to help parents and caregivers who always have so much to do during back-to-school season.”

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Organizations planning to participate include the Springfield Fire Department, IDNR, Springfield Lucky Horseshoes, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Special Olympics Illinois, the University of Spa and Cosmetology Arts, the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office and more.

In case of rain, the event it will be held in the presidential library. Free parking is available in the ALPLM’s parking garage at Sixth and Madison.

For more information, visit www.PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov.

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