Events

We're offering a variety of FREE seed packets to our patrons and visitors (3 packets per household/per visit). The selection is constantly growing and changing as we continue to receive donations (thanks to our many sponsors!). We plan…

Use the materials in this kit to create a cute mini winter hat ornament to gift or decorate your space.

This grab and go kit is available at the 8th floor reference desk during library hours in December or while supplies last.

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Join us for coffee and connection to library resources and social work support. 

This program is in partnership with Hartgrove and Garfield Park Behavioral Health Centers.AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…

Join the Back of the Yards Library for Senior Mondays at Back of the Yards Coffeehouse. Enjoy free pan dulce and coffee courtesy of AARP then take a holiday portrait with the library from 10:00-11:30.

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Visit Kelly's Adult Reference Desk to pick up a spice kit to take home. Each kit will include a sample of the highlighted spice, as well as recipes and information on the spice's cultural and historical significance. A selection of…

Visit the library for unstructured open play time. Bring a friend or make a new one. 

For kids of all ages with their caregivers.

AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please…

Join us for this 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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Join Ms. Carlynn for a fun filled fall story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.

For kids 0 to 3 and their caregivers.

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Join us for songs, stories and other fun literacy activities!  

For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. 

AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call…

Join us for a new story time. Meet new parents and make new friends. We read a story or two, sing a few songs, bounce about and share a little bit about ourselves and our children. Toys are available for a short play session following…

Join Ms. Mary for a 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.

How to AttendRegistration opens Monday, November 3…

Join Ms. Anne for an interactive program featuring read-aloud books, songs and movement activities. Tips for children's early literacy skill development are included for parents and caregivers.

For children 6 to 36 months and…

Join Miss Katy for a baby story time emphasizing adult-child interaction. This program helps build the baby’s social-emotional skills with songs, rhymes and books!

For children 0 to 18 months and their caregivers.

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Bring the kids to join us for an interactive story time filled with books, fingerplays, songs and rhymes.

For children aged 0 to 5 with a participating adult. Groups of four or more, please register in advance.

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Please join us for a 30-minute family story time. We will enjoy stories, rhymes and music.

For kids 0 to 7 and their caregivers. Older children also welcome. 

How to AttendRegistration is appreciated but not…

Join Cruelty Free You + Me for their Compassionate Children's Programming. During each session we focus on different animals, the environment and kindness towards one another. We believe in learning through literature, art and hands-on…

Start your week at the library with this active story time geared towards toddlers! We sing songs, read stories and do fun activities to build early literacy skills!

For kids 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers.

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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…

Toddle on into this program full of stories, songs, stretches and a craft!

For children 18 to 35 months with a caregiver.

How to AttendRegister by 11 a.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information…

Join us for an open art studio. Explore your creativity and work along with other artists. Supplies are provided but you are free to bring your own.  

Get creative for the holiday season! Each week there will is a different craft…