Events

Tired of old jackets or bags not looking cool? Bring an old item of your choice that you think deserves a spikey edge to it! In the spiking and studding class with Benji you’ll learn various forms of metal applications to bring new life to…

Join us for our Mario MADNESS Tournament. We'll be playing Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros Ultimate for Nintendo Switch. It's time to find the best Mario Kart racer and Smash player in Chicago Lawn!

Light refreshments to fuel…

Choose your own adventure and explore new lands in our Dungeons & Dragons weekly sessions! Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game where players create unique characters and work together to create stories to…

Interested in other roleplaying and wargaming tabletop games? Join us for open shop where we play Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, Necromundo, Kill Team and alternative RPGs like Mork Borg, Black Crusade (40k), Call of Cthulhu, Deadlands and…

Stop by the library to create some art. Art supplies will be provided- You must supply the creativity and magic. Paints, canvas, colored sand, easels, pencils, portrait paper, paint brushes and other art supplies will be provided.

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DescriptionThis online class explores Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and its various uses. Feel free to register for one or all classes.

For Ages 13 and up 

Week 1: What is AI Technology?Week 2: What is AI…

Are you looking for a way to chill after school? Check out our Teen Space and try our gaming systems and other tech, DIY art projects and crafts, or just watch a movie and enjoy some snacks.AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or…

92 million tons of fashion waste end up in landfills every year. As thoughtful consumers and makers, we can help reduce that waste and create something fabulous all at the same time. Bring a piece of clothing that you are considering…

Come hang out in our YOUMedia space and work those creative muscles! You can draw, paint, knit, or embroider, as well as design and print 3D objects, and make your own stickers with our Cricut vinyl cutter. 

For ages 10 to 19.

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Want to reserve the YOUmedia HWLC Recording Studio? First, you have to get certified!! Register for an introduction to sound recording, Garageband, equipment setup, save and exporting audio files.

After the certification, you can reserve…

A free-for-all of crafts just for you. Paint, sculpt with clay, draw, and any other craft (that we have the materials for) are free to use.

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Join us every Tuesday to sample our technological offerings. We have a 3D Printer, Vinyl Cutter, laptops and a Nintendo Switch for gaming, and even musical instruments! We also have card games, board games, and even pen & paper…

Whether gaming, learning new tech, or just vibing, we’ve got you covered. Join us Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. 

Are you looking for a way to chill after school? Check out our Teen Space and try our gaming systems and other tech, DIY art projects and crafts, or just watch a movie and enjoy some snacks.AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or…

Drop by to learn about all the offerings we have for our tween and teen patrons. Use our gaming systems, make art, learn new technologies or just hang out!

Tech equipment available includes a 3D printer, Cricut vinyl cutter, Nintendo Switch…

Learn to use the sewing machine by sewing a simple bookmark. Once certified, you can walk in and use the machine on your own. Certification is limited to 2 people. Unregistered participants may observe and complete certification later.

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Join us at Pullman Branch for a fun afternoon of gaming on the Nintendo Switch. Play against your friends in Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Cuphead, and more!

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Drop in after school and join us for Teen Craft Tuesdays! Each week, we'll do a different craft on Tuesdays after school. Come in and relax, get creative, and make something to take home! All materials will be provided.

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Get creative with paint, feathers, and other craft materials in order to disguise a rubber duck. Rubber ducks and materials will be provided to participants.

AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance…

Join us in our YOUmedia space for some hands on assistance using our maker equipment. Choose from our 3D printer, Cricut vinyl cutter, sewing machine, and more. We also have craft and art supplies available for you to use. 

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