Events
Join a film screening of parts 1 and 2 of “Kaskaskia and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union,” the two-part documentary feature from Illinois Humanities about the nuanced history of Kaskaskia, Illinois’ first state capital.
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Relax, enjoy a beverage and read.Over the course of the month, read A Walk Around the Block by Spike Carlsen and aim to try at least one beverage from a Chicago-based institution of your choice while you read. At the end of…
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Bring your cheer and crafting skills and design a greeting card for a loved one.
For adults and teens age 13 through 18 only.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.…
Can you find seven paper turkeys hidden in the Children’s Area? When you find each one, circle their number on the tally sheet provided. Put your completed sheet in the box to be entered in a prize…
Commemorating Native American Heritage Month during November, join Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch for a screening of the first two episodes of the multi-part PBS documentary, We Shall Remain: America Through Native Eyes.
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Join King Branch for a screening of A Journal for Jordan (2021).
Directed by Denzel Washington and starring Michael B. Jordan with a screenplay by Virgil Williams, A Journal for Jordan is based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles…
Join us on Sundays for Family Movie Time! This week's movie will be Lightyear.The story of Buzz Lightyear and his adventures to infinity and beyond. ©Disney Pixar - 100 min. - PGCommunity Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out…
Join us for a screening of Onward.In Disney and Pixar’s ONWARD, two teenage elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot (voices of Tom Holland and Chris Pratt), get an unexpected opportunity to spend one more day with their late dad and embark…
Join us for a screening of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs!An inventor and a weather-reporter intern try to discover why the sky is raining food instead of water in this adaptation of the children's book by Ron and Judi…
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CanceledWelcome to the fighting game tournament! Join our ranked matches in various fighting games to determine the Douglass Branch Champion. This month, we are playing Dragon Ball Fighter Z!
For ages 6 to 13.
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Join us for a screening of Elvis. From his rise to fame to his unprecedented superstardom, rock 'n' roll icon Elvis Presley maintains a complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker, over the course of 20…
The practice of yoga can enhance the quality of life of people of any age. In various sequences we will use a combination of simple stretches and yoga poses. Participants will be encouraged to participate in breath awareness, mindful…
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Join us Mondays for free play! Every Monday, caregivers and tots come together to interact and play. We might do pop up baby story time on some Mondays.
"Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination,…
Story time for our youngest patrons! We will share rhymes, songs and books. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap.
For children birth to 24 months with an adult.
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Join our story time with Miss Evelyn especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus a take home craft. We will learn simple American Sign Language signs in each session.This program repeats at 10:30 a.m.…
Registration fullJoin waitlistToddlers listen to stories, sing songs, learn rhymes and make a craft to take home. Early arrivals can color, play and build puzzles.
For ages 18 to 36 months. Siblings are welcome.
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Registration required (14 spots remaining)Register for eventJoin our story time with Miss Evelyn especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus a take home craft. We will learn simple American Sign Language signs in each session.This program repeats at 10:30 a.m.…
Registration closes November 27 at 11:00am (23 spots remaining)Register for eventCreate a plush character with felt, needle and thread by hand sewing.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the library? Check out our Using the Library…
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We have a lively discussion of a different book each month. Each month's selection is available for check out at West Pullman Branch. This month's selection is Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann.How to Attend This…
Registration closed Interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? Know how to play American Mahjong but need partners? Join us on Mahjong Mondays to learn, practice and improve your game! No supplies are needed and all skill levels are…
This sequel to the two Lampoon Vacation flicks has the Griswold family staying home for the holidays and being invaded by bickering relatives.© Warner Bros - 97 minutes - PG-13Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of…
