Events
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Join the Richard M. Daley Branch for a discussion of I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman.
I Who Have Never Known Men is a haunting, heartbreaking post-apocalyptic novel of female friendship and intimacy, and the lengths… Choose from a variety of free seed packets (limit 2 packets per household per visit). Check our seed library year-round for your seasonal planting needs. Happy planting!
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Stop by the library to create some art. Art supplies will be provided, you must supply the creativity and magic. Paints, canvas, colored sand, easels, pencils, portrait paper, paint brushes and other art supplies will be provided.
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Have you tried junk journaling? Turn your junk into a beautiful journal at our 4-part workshop. Learn techniques and share your ideas. Use our supplies or bring your own.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…
YOUmedia Advisory Board (YAB) is a chance for students to help make YOUmedia their own. Students will have the opportunity to:
Help plan YOUmedia programmingOffer suggestions for book ordersCreate book…Stop in the community room for some Nintendo Switch fun! Choose from our collection of games, such as Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros.
For ages 8 and up. Kids under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Join us as we watch Chicago.Dazzling tour de forces by Best Actress nominee Renee Zellweger and Best Supporting Actress winner Catherine Zeta-Jones highlight this Best Picture adaptation of the Broadway musical smash about…
Chess Club
CanceledJoin us as we start a weekly chess club that will meet every Sunday afternoon. Local chess coach Isaac Adams will be with us for each meeting to teach and advise.
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Do you want to get rid of a few books, or are you looking for your next great read? Stop by the Bucktown Book Swap. Bring one or more used books (up to 1 bag), and then take as many books as you'd like.
Please do not bring…
Join us for a free literacy event celebrating your baby’s upcoming arrival! At this program for expectant parents and caregivers:
Learn fun ways to support your baby’s developing brainConnect with other caregiversFind out about library…- ,
Welcome to Weekend Cinema. Join us for a screening of The Dark Knight (2008).
"The Dark Knight" reunites director Christopher Nolan with star Christian Bale, who returns to continue Batman's war on crime. With the help of…
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Join us for a screening of Lee Daniels's The Butler.
A black butler working at the White House serves eight U.S. presidents over the course of three decades, and finds his personal life deeply affected by the sweeping social changes…
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Join King Branch for a screening of "Wuthering Heights" (2026).
As Cathy Linton nears death, she finds herself in a loop of memories while coming to terms with the truth of the world she's lived and loved in.
© Warner Bros.--135…
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Kids who are interested in playing tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) are invited to join us. We run entry-level campaigns that are easy to join with any level of Dungeons & Dragons knowledge.
This session is with Dungeon Master Ivy and…
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The incredible true story of one of America's greatest heroes, Harriet Tubman. From her escape from slavery to the dangerous missions she led, setting free hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad.© Focus Features, [2019],…
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Join Ms. Lina for Cursive Club! Kids will have fun learning how to write in cursive while practicing cool letters, writing their names and creating fun projects.
For kids 8 to 13.
Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other…
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Join us for Pokémon-themed crafts and games. Meet to play and talk Pokémon with other trainers.
Please note: We are not trading Pokémon cards during the program.
For kids 5 and up and their caregivers.
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Looking for a pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon? Join us for adult coloring, a popular therapeutic activity used to reduce stress, improve mindfulness and foster creativity.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the benefits of coloring…
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Join us as we celebrate Chapters of Chicago with a screening of Bad Guys 2, along with popcorn and community fun!
Bad Guys 2: In the latest action-packed chapter of DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed comedy hit, the reformed…
Join us at the West Lawn branch for Sunday matinee movies for the whole family. Movies will be shown in English with Spanish subtitles.
Únete a nosotros en la sucursal de West Lawn los domingos por la tarde para ver películas…
