Events

This course, presented by UIC's Center for Literacy, will cover the GED requirement for Social Studies. Prior testing and registration is required for this session and the Science session. Laptops and resources will be provided, but…

You're welcome to stop by the Toman Branch to pick up free seeds, check out our seed library, and look through materials on growing plants.The Seed Garden can be found in the Adult Collection.

New baby? These short, 25-minute story times welcome infants and their caregivers to the library.

For infants 0 to 5 months with a participating adult.

How to AttendIn order to provide a fun and safe program, Tummy Time is limited to 10…

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. Space may be limited.

AccessibilityNeed sign language…

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…

Have fun and build literacy at the same time with stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

For kids 18 months to 5.

How to AttendRegister by 10:30 a.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal…

Join our story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes, books, bubbles for 30 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of sensory rich social play. 

For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

AccessibilityNeed sign…

Join Ms. Tara for a story time especially for preschoolers! We’ll share songs, rhymes, books and early literacy tips.

For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers.

AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility…

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes. 

For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…

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! 

AccessibilityNeed sign…

The interactive program features read-aloud books, rhymes and songs best for kids 18 months to 3. (Kids up to 4 and babies welcome!) Tips for early literacy skill development are often included for caregivers.  

For kids…

Caregivers and their children are invited to the library for a morning of activities, social time and learning through open-ended play.

For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Humboldt Park Branch's Book Bike is officially rolling out this summer! We'll be setting up at locations throughout Humboldt Park, bringing the library to you. 

On July 15, we'll be riding around Julia de Burgos Park (1805 N.…

Children and their families are invited to story time for songs, books and a craft to make together, followed by play time.  

For ages 0 to 5 and their families.

AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…

Enjoy a walk and nature-themed scavenger hunt in Caldwell Woods. Each child participant will receive a prize after they complete the activity. 

For ages 3 and up.

How to AttendRegister by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library…

Chill out with Librarian Megan and her friends at the Lincoln Park Zoo as they celebrate the natural world around us on Arctic Sea Ice Day. Cool down with songs, rhymes and books especially for our littlest patrons! 

For kids…

Join us for fun family activities, take your picture with the KPMG Kangaroo and pick up a book to keep!

For kids up to age 12 and their caregivers.

Accessibility

Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for…

Join us for a lively morning of stories, songs and crafts. We enjoy 30 minutes of stories followed by 30 minutes of play and/or craft.

For kids 3 to 5 with a caregiver.

Únase a nosotros para una mañana de cuentos, canciones y manualidades.…

Join us for tales of wonder and enchantment.  

For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers.

How to AttendRegister by 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or…

Join the Beverly Branch staff in welcoming instructors from The Studio Beverly as they read stories, lead us through yoga poses and encourage mindfulness and relaxation for our littlest patrons. 

For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.…