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Ticks: How They Behave and How to Stay Safe
Saturday, April 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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2026-04-18 14:00:00
2026-04-18 15:00:00
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Ticks: How They Behave and How to Stay Safe
Central Library - Rasmussen North
Central Library
Rasmussen NorthTicks thrive in forested areas across the United States and are becoming increasingly common in our region as well. Join the program to learn how to prevent tick bites, what to do if bitten, and how to safely explore nature during peak tick season.
Joseph Kizior, a Washington University (St. Louis) researcher presents an engaging session on tick behavior, seasonal activity, and practical steps to take if you find a tick on yourself. Learn how to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors this summer.
Joseph Kizior holds a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is currently employed at WashU. His focus is wildlife research nationwide since 2018.
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The Schaumburg Township District Library serves in excess of 134,000 residents in portions of the municipalities Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Streamwood. With over 1 million visitors each year, the library circulates over 2,000,000 items annually and is the second largest public library in the state of Illinois.
