Events
Join us for stories, songs and fun for the family!
For kids 0 to 5 and their families.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…
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Join Miss Evelyn to discuss Squid in Pants by Kaz Windness while enjoying milk and cookies. This book club is for beginning readers at a Kindergarten to 2nd grade reading level. Pick up the book at the children's reference…
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Join the Field Museum at the branch as we explore nature together! Look at specimens from the Field Museum, make crafts and eat snacks.
For families with kids 3 to 13.
¡Únete al Museo Field en la sucursal para explorar juntos la naturaleza!…
Returning books or picking up movies for the weekend? Drop in for a craft that you can make in the branch or grab and go to make at home later! Available while supplies last.
For ages 3 and up.
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Join us for an hour of open play. Caregivers and little ones come together to interact and play with all sorts of toys, games and blocks.
For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.
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The Artist's Studio at the Library is proud to present the next series from the Art Institute of Chicago. Children and their parents create a fabric and paper patchwork piece inspired by quilts from the Art Institute of Chicago to…
Join our story time for the whole family! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.
For kids 2 to 8 and their caregivers.AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for…
Are you an English language learner looking to practice your spoken English? Or are you currently taking our English Class for Beginners and looking for more help? Join us on Saturdays for our English Conversation Class from…
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Join the Mad Hatters for a fun-filled program of books, poems and songs! See some all-time favorite books performed, including: The Paper Bag Princess, The Magic Hat and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt!
At the end of each show, every child…
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Join us for a screening of Darby O'Gill and the little people.An Irishman known for his tall tales befriends the King of the Leprechauns, but no one believes him.Walt Disney Pictures-Runtime-93 minutes. Rated G.Community Cinema is at…
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Join our story time for the whole family! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus an activity.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
How to AttendRegister by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal…
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the library! Kids and families will paint shamrocks on rocks to create a lucky keepsake to take home. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity and a little luck!
For kids 6 and up.
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Join us for an afternoon of crafting to make marbled paper using shaving cream and food coloring.Swirl the colors of your choice into shaving cream to create a unique design onto paper that you can turn into a postcard, greeting card, or…
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The Give-n-Receive Inc. is a free community pop-up thrift boutique that offers and accepts gently used clothing and accessories for all genders, ages, and sizes. Bring in your clean, gently used items to be sorted on site and added to…
Join us to explore a variety of toys that encourage using imaginary play or engineering and construction skills.
For ages 3 to 10.
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Saturday at Thurgood Marshall LibrarySet in the 1990s, Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that follows the journey of Carol Danvers as she…
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Join us for a discussion of Lily LaMotte's Measuring up. Afterward, stick around for snacks and a fun activity!
Copies of the book are available at Sulzer or you can place a hold on this month's title for pickup at your preferred CPL…
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Calling all elementary schoolers! Join us for fun science activities. Science learning sessions are led by University of Chicago pre-med students as a part of Med-ucate.
For ages 6 to 13.
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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…
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Get entangled with quantum science and technology! Researchers from the University of Chicago and Duke University will lead activities that explain quantum ideas in interactive ways using games, crafts, hands-on demos and short…
