Events
Meet Nature Cat
In ProgressJoin WTTW Kids in celebrating Chicago Public Library’s 150th Anniversary!
Drop in and meet Nature Cat and get your picture taken with everyone’s favorite outdoor explorer. You can also wish the library a happy birthday and stick…
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Family Story Time
In ProgressJoin us for stories, songs, flannel board stories, action rhymes and more.
For families with children 0 to 7. Siblings of all ages are welcome.
How To AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in…
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Celebrate CPL's 150th Birthday
In ProgressKick off Summer at CPL and celebrate Chicago Public Library's 150th Birthday! Sign-up for Summer at CPL, make fun crafts, create a button with our button machine, race Bee Bot Robots and enjoy some birthday treats! All ages…
Summer Kickoff at Humboldt Park
In ProgressKick off summer with us. Meet your new Humboldt Park library staff AND celebrate CPL's 150th anniversary!
So much fun planned:
Bob's Photo Booth Bus- This isn't just any bus, this is Spocoli (any Fast Times at Ridgemont High fans out…
Being Bilingual Rocks! is an interactive, one-of-a-kind experience created by Parents Choice Award Winners Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet, who are based in Chicago and travel the country sharing bilingual music, games and culture. They…
Celebrate CPL's 150th Birthday
In ProgressJoin us to celebrate CPL's 150th birthday with various hands-on crafts, giant games, snacks and more. For families with kids of all ages.
Acompáñenos para celebrar el 150º cumpleaños de la Biblioteca Pública de Chicago con…
Registration closedCelebrate CPL's 150th Birthday
In ProgressKick off Summer at CPL and celebrate Chicago Public Library's 150th Birthday! Sign-up for Summer at CPL, make a craft, join us for a special birthday story time, test out some of our tech in the teen space, pet some…
Join us in celebrating CPL's 150 years of service at our family friendly street party. There will be activities for all ages
Foam party (11 a.m. - 12 p.m.)Artist Paul Puschautz will be your guide in creating sidewalk artYard…Join us to celebrate the 150th birthday of Chicago Public Library with a Family Fun Fest Outdoor Carnival! This event immediately follows La Vuelta Ensemble's circus program. Play games, make crafts, get your face painted and win prizes…
Visit the library for an open play time in the Children’s Room. Various toys such as Lincoln Logs, LEGO® and DUPLO® bricks are available.
For kids of all ages with their parents or caregivers.
How To AttendThis event takes place in person.…
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To celebrate the Chicago Public Library's 150th anniversary, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District will be at the branch handing out free live trees, milkweed seeds and coloring books. They will also raffle off a rain…
Celebrate Chicago Public Library's 150th Birthday with a bilingual live musical performance with our friends, Little Parade! They get the whole family singing and dancing! Little Parade is an early childhood music group that…
Kick off Summer at CPL and celebrate Chicago Public Library's 150th Birthday! Sign-up for Summer at CPL, make art with Jeff Maldonado of J-Def Peace Project and enjoy a snack! All ages welcome!
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Registration required (32 spots remaining)Register for eventIt's a party and you're invited! Join us as we celebrate the Chicago Public Library's 150th birthday and begin the Summer at CPL. Play games, win door prizes, enjoy birthday treats and sign up for Summer at CPL. This is just the beginning;…
Come celebrate summer and the Chicago Public Library's 150th anniversary with games and trivia for all ages. Winners will receive some CPL-themed prizes!
Refreshments will follow.
How to Attend This event takes place in person. Masks…
Join us for a family friendly 150th birthday party celebration. We will have crafts, snacks and a breakdance performance from "The Headspin Guy."
How to Attend This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL…
Join performer and teaching artist, Miss Katie, for a fun time of music and movement! We'll explore fingerplays, singalongs, shakers, scarves, and more. Enjoy new and familiar songs rooted in creative play, kindness, and community.
For kids…
Registration closedGrammy® nominated artist Nanny Nikki loves to sing and to bring life to classic children's songs as well as some original music. Join her for a fun, high energy and interactive musical show including sing-along songs, dancing, puppets and…
Join our party for crafts, refreshments and prizes! Start by creating your own party hat, followed by refreshments. Stay for a special program with Discover Science Assemblies immediately following.
For all ages.
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Kick off the Summer Learning Challenge and celebrate Chicago Public Library's 150th Birthday! Take photos with a costumed Curious George character, make fun crafts, participate in a book raffle, and enjoy some birthday treats! All ages…