Events

Visit the library for an open play time in the Children’s Room. Various toys such as Lincoln Logs, LEGO® and DUPLO® bricks.

For kids of all ages with their parents or caregivers.

How To AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are…

Join us in creating a Mardi Gras stick mask.

A "Countdown to Mardi Gras" partnership event series with 19th Ward business and community organizations including Morgan Park/Beverly Hills Business Association, Beverly Area…

Join King Branch for a screening of The Wiz.A young kindergarten teacher finds herself in the Land of Oz, where she is greeted by Munchkins. As she journeys down the Yellow Brick Road in search of the Wiz, she encounters a scarecrow,…

Join us for a screening of the film The Princess Bride.

A delightfully fractured fairy tale, with heroes, villains and a princess, adapted by William Goldman from his novel.© Twentieth Century Fox. - 98 minutes - PG

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Join us for a screening of Disney Pixar's Onward. In this movie, two teenage elf brothers get an unexpected opportunity to spend one more day with their late dad and embark on an extraordinary quest aboard Barley’s epic van…

Join us for an afternoon of play activities for families to enjoy together!

For children of all ages and their caregivers.

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Join editor Jennifer Prokop and marketing manager Brittney Winters at the West Town Branch for the third in our series of programs for aspiring authors - So You Need to Find an Editor.

Are you an aspiring author?…

Join us on Sundays for Family Movie Time! This week's movie will be DC League of Super-Pets.

This animated tale focuses on Krypto the Super-Dog, otherwise known as Superman's pet. Since he has his own superpowers, Krypto enjoys saving…

Join us for a film screening of Nope. 

Residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.

© Universal Pictures, 120 minutes, Rated R

Community Cinema is at a branch…

Families can come to the library and play with board games and blocks and create simple crafts while listening to music.

For kids 3 to 13.

How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL…

Join us for a film screening of Amsterdam (2022).

In the 1930s, Burt, Valerie, and Harold are three friends who endure a life-altering turn of events. Upon witnessing a grisly murder, the trio unwittingly finds itself as the prime suspects…

Bring the whole family for a free screening of Spider-Man: Into the Universe (2018) 

After a bite from a radioactive spider, Miles Morales becomes the one and only Spider-Man. When a dimensional gateway opens up, Miles soon…

Join us for stories, songs, flannel board stories, action rhymes and more.

For families with children 0 to 7. Siblings of all ages are welcome.

How To AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in…

Universidad Popular offers interactive English classes in a pleasant environment where you will learn how to fill out job applications, prepare for an interview, introduce yourself, answer greetings, express yourself in writing, while…

Join us for free play! Every Monday, caregivers and tots come together to interact and play. 

For suggested ages 0 to 5.

"Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and…

Toddlers will listen to stories, sing songs, learn colors, numbers & letters 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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Join us for a gentle story time for our youngest patrons and their caregivers.

For kids 0 to 18 months and their caregivers.

How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Registration is…

Story time for our youngest patrons! We 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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This event takes place in person. Masks are…

Join us for a half hour of stories, rhymes, songs, movement and other activities appropriate for children 0 to 4 years old. 

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This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL…

We have a lively discussion of a different book each month. Each month's selection is available for check out at West Pullman Branch.How to Attend This event takes place on Zoom. Register at least 24 hours before the event. Only one…