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All CPL locations are closed Wednesday, February 12 for Abraham Lincoln's birthday.
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Chicago Public Library partners with Division Street Revisted for a series of listening clubs for the Division Street Revisited podcast. It's like a book club, but for podcasts! In this exciting new podcast, a team led by…
Join this story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
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AARP will be providing tax assistance. Library staff are not tax professionals and cannot provide assistance.Please call 708-341-2445 to make an appointment. Follow provided instructions for registration.
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Join us for a button making workshop! The librarian will have a professional button making kit available and materials on hand. Patrons will be able to design and color their own buttons and take them home.
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Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Concludes with 30 minutes of open play time.
For children 0 to 5 with a caregiver.
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This interactive program features read-aloud books, songs and movement activities. Tips for children's early literacy skill development are included for parents and caregivers.
For toddlers 18 to 36 months.
How to AttendRegister by 9:30…
Join us for story times emphasizing adult-child interaction and bonding. Includes an optional 10-minute play time.
For kids 6 to 23 months with a participating adult.How to AttendIn order to provide a fun and safe program, Baby Time is…
Join this story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…
Join our children's librarians for this special 25-minute story time for babies and their caregivers. We’ll share songs, rhymes and books while helping to build baby’s early literacy and social-emotional skills.
For children birth to 18…
Join our preschool story time for the whole family. We share songs, rhymes and books, plus an hands-on activity after!
For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
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Join us for a story time filled with lively stories, songs and rhymes. Then stick around to play after the program!
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
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Your child learns best when having fun! Support your child’s pre-literacy skills through songs, stories and play.
A Mandarin Chinese and English story time will be on February 20th!
For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
您的孩子在玩乐时学习效果最好!通过歌曲、故事和游戏支持您的孩子的读写能力。
…Join us for some short stories, rhymes and songs. Connect with other caregivers and explore books and music with your children afterwards.
This event is for children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers.
How to Attend This…
Do you enjoy working on puzzles? Join Chicago Bee branch staff for fun and conversation as we try to complete a puzzle each week. Feel free to bring your own puzzle if you'd like.
For Adults 18 and up!
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Join Ms. Mary for stories, songs, dancing, rhymes and more!
For ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver.
How to AttendRegister by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to…
Join Ms. Beronica for some fun as we share songs, rhymes and stories!
For families with children 0 to 7.
How to AttendPlease register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from…
Join us for stories, songs, and play activities.
For children 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
How to AttendRegistration starts one week before the event. Space is limited.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…
Join us as we share stories, songs and rhymes followed by a craft and open play.
For ages 18 months to 5 years.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184…
Start your day with stories, songs and fun for the whole family!
For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…