Events
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Stop by the Kids Area and vote on your choice of family film to watch on Tuesday, November 11th.
Refreshments will be provided during the movie.
For children all ages with an adult.
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Join us for a screening of Lilo & Stitch.
A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her…
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Join the Back of the Yards staff for a fun, bilingual story time at Grano Panaderia and Cafe! Enjoy a delicious treat while your little ones have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories!
For kids 0 to 6 and their caregivers.
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Photo Source: Joshua Sigman
Teens are invited to learn to play the bass guitar at Edgebrook Branch. This is a course for beginners, and it will provide teens with the chance to explore simple chords and riffs.
An electric bass guitar…
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Join us for a screening of the film Robin Hood.
Animated retelling of the legend of the swashbuckling outlaw and hero of Sherwood Forest, populated by animals in the familiar roles. Robin Hood and Little John work to outwit the greedy…
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Celebrate International Origami Day! Join instructors from JASC Chicago for a fun, hands-on origami workshop for kids. Learn to fold a seasonal origami design and write your name using Japanese characters.
For kids ages 5 and up…
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…
Join us for an introduction to story time for new babies. This interactive story time includes stories, songs, fingerplays and leg bounces, specifically designed for babies during tummy time or diaper time.
Stay after story time for a time…
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Learn about Puerto Rican history through the music of Bad Bunny! The superstar singer worked collaboratively with Professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo, author of Puerto Rico: A National History to release visual presentation of…
Drop in for tabletop and video gaming any time between 3-5pm on the second Tuesday of the month. Come solo or bring a friend, bring your own game or use one of ours!
For teens 13 to 18.
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Drop in to make a creative project and take home a work of art!
For kids 6 and up.
Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to…
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 pen and paper roleplaying…
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Are you interested in painting, designing your own t-shirt or bag? We provide the materials, and you provide the art! Join us for a craft workshop, where we provide a space for you to hang out with your friends and…
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This workshop is designed especially for seniors and older adults. Learn about AI! Presenters from the AI Safety Awareness Project will give a quick overview of the current state of AI capabilities, with a focus on…
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This workshop is designed especially for seniors and older adults. Learn about AI! Presenters from the AI Safety Awareness Project will give a quick overview of the current state of AI capabilities, with a focus on…
Children can relax and enjoy coloring pre-printed fall-themed pages featuring pumpkins, leaves, and cozy autumn scenes.
For kids 6 and up.
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Please join us at Jefferson Park for the showing of Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist on Tuesday, 11/11/25, @ 3 pm - 5 pm
Nick and Norah are two youths out for a mutual adventure to see an underground concert around New York City. With…
Join us to see what you can create with LEGO bricks and other building materials!
For kids 4 to 13.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…
Come to Near North every Tuesday from 3:30-5pm for games, crafts, and good old fashioned hanging out!
ACCESSIBILITY
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…
Complete one of our design challenges or let your imagination run wild. We're excited to see what you create! LEGO® bricks will be provided, and creations will be displayed at the library for a week after the program.
For kids 4 to 13…