Events
Grab and Go: Spice Club Kits (Ginger)
In Progress,Stop by Kelly's Adult Reference Desk for a spice kit to take home. Each kit will include a sample of the featured spice, recipes, and information on the spice's cultural and historical impact. A selection of further resources will be…
Chicago Mini Musicians
In Progress,Join the award-winning Chicago Mini Musicians for an interactive music class for young children and their families! Led by the exuberant Mr. Xavier, these fun and skill-building classes bring music to life with singing, dancing, and…
Preschool Story Time
In Progress,Join us for this fun program of stories, songs, stretches and a craft!
For children 3 to 5.
How to AttendRegister by 11:30 a.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A…
Grab and Go: Earth Day 2026
In Progress,Celebrate Earth Day by planting seeds for the planet. It’s a great way to add a little green to the world. All library patrons are welcome to drop by the YOUmedia/Teen department for Earth Day grab and go kits.
How to AttendRegister by…
Want to learn English? Through vocabulary, grammar, and other teaching tools, this course helps you improve your ability to communicate in English. Register at the West Lawn Branch or contact Universidad Popular at 773-352-8494 to register…
Want to learn English? This twice-a-week course will help you with:
Talking to your supervisors, your children’s teachers, neighbors, doctors and more.WritingListeningConversationVocabularyGrammarCultural understandingClasses are…
Pop Up Craft
Canceled,Join us for fun and exciting seasonal crafts. We make a new craft every week.
For kids 3 to 11 with their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call…
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Join an English class led by an Erie House tutor in the Popular Library of the Harold Washington Library Center. In each class, you will study intermediate-level English and learn about the library's English study resources such…
Interested in joining Fiber Art "Commuknity" to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint,…
Are you ready to elevate your computer skills? Explore a variety of topics tailored to empower you digitally. From mastering essential software to harnessing the power of the internet, our lesson plans have something for…
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Join us for a friendly conversation of Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See at our latest monthly book discussion. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.According to Confucius, "an educated woman is a…
Drop in during Open Shop to:
Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity.Would…
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This course offers insight into understanding gross pay vs. net pay, filling out a W-4, choosing a health insurance plan, and saving for the future by enrolling in an employer retirement savings plan. Additional topics covered include…
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Join the Austin staff for a screening of Companion.
A couple's weekend getaway with friends at a remote cabin unravels into chaos after a revelation that one of the guests is a companion robot.
©Warner Bros. Entertainment…
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The surviving Garrity family must leave the safety of the Greenland bunker and embark on a perilous journey across the decimated frozen wasteland of Europe to find a new home.
©Lions Gate Films, Inc. -99 minutes- PG-13
Community Cinema…
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In celebration of Earth Day, join us in learning how to turn your leftover soda bottles into self-watering planters.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184…
Rediscover the joy and leisure of old-school board games. Various board games, including Mahjong, Rummikub,and Chess will be provided. Or bring your own game and teach others how to play!
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation…
Drop in during Open Shop to:
Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity…Join Kelly's YOUmedia on Teen Wednesdays. Every Wednesday there will be a specific activity the teens will participate in.
The first of every Wednesday will be Movie Wednesday
The second Wednesday will be Crafts Wednesday
The…
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Calling all LEGO enthusiasts and engineers! Join us for LEGO free play and display your work in our Kids Area. Make new friends while building STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) skills.
For kids 6 and up. Younger…