Events › Destination Discovery Story Time at Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection

Have you ever been to an archive? Discover one of our city’s greatest treasures during this special story time at
the Chicago Public Library’s own Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection. Meet Harsh Librarian Jordan at Jacob’s Ladder to celebrate the unique history of our city with stories, rhymes and songs.

For children 0-8 and their caregivers.

About the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection:
The largest African American history and literature collection in the Midwest, the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature contains a wealth of precious documentation of the Black experience, especially African American History in Illinois.

How to Attend
This event is available in person and online.

Attend in person at the Woodson Regional Library Branch
9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60628 

Attend online via Zoom
Register by 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 22. Only one registration per household is needed. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs.

Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL.

Accessibility
Automatic transcription is included in all CPL events using Zoom. 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.