Events

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…

Join us for songs, stories and parachute movement!

For kids 0 to 3 with their caregiver. 

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

Miss Nancy and her friends Henrietta the Chicken, Opera Cat and Jack the Puppet read funny books, sing silly songs, do action rhymes and crafts. Join us for playgroup after.

For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

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Attention book lovers: Join us in person for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers – and find out what they are reading. …

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs. Adults have time to meet and greet after the program ends while the children explore with books, felt board pieces…

The Illinois State Treasurer is holding $1 billion in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs.

A representative from the Illinois State Treasurer’s…

Relive your childhood and join us for a day of open retro video gaming.

AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request…

Join the University of Illinois at Chicago's Center for Literacy and Miss Taylor from the Little Village branch for Literacy for Littles! 

Literacy for Littles is a 6 week early literacy workshop designed to support caregivers and…

Filmed around the United States, The Iranian Americans chronicles the underreported history of a group of immigrants finding refuge, overcoming adversity and ultimately creating new lives in the United States. With Iran in the news…

Join us for a 30-minute story time followed by 30 minutes of building play.

For kids 2 to 5 and their families.

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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.

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We have blocks, puzzles and other hands-on building and play activities allowing families time to read, discover and create together! This is an unstructured, do-it-yourself program and we encourage families to interact with each other and…

Are you interested in cultivating your creativity through writing? Write and share a poem, story, essay or memoir with writer Donna Pecore at the Budlong Woods Branch Writing Workshop. Open to all adults, no experience…

Want to learn how to use the computer?

West Pullman Branch is offering basic computer classes to teach you how to use a mouse and keyboard and how to create and edit documents. You can also learn how to do an internet search.…

Join us for a drop-in open play time! We have fun, educational toys and books available for self-directed play.

For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers.

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Start your day with laughter and play! Join us every Friday morning for a relaxed, fun-filled morning featuring toys, musical instruments and more. Kids can explore, create and play at their own pace in a welcoming space designed…

Join Miss Ruby for a 30-minute class full of silly songs, scarves, fingerplays and more for little musicians. Miss Ruby is a teaching artist and children's musician who has taught young artists at Chicago Children's Theatre, PlayMakers…

Drop in for open play featuring a mix of blocks, toys and other games for kids and their adults.

For children 0 to 5 with their caregiver.

Vengan a jugar con una combinación de bloques, juegos y otros actividades para niños y sus…

It’s time to get messy! Join us each week for lively books and stories, plus sensory-rich play, art and music activities for toddlers. 

Open to toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.

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Drop in for open play featuring a mix of activities and social time for kids and their caregivers. 

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

AccessibilityNeed sign language…