Events

LEGO® Club is back! We have LEGO and DUPLO® bricks each session as well as additional building materials and activities to test out your engineering skills. We provide all the supplies, just bring your imagination!

For kids 4 and…

Join us for a fun comic-making workshop where you'll learn the basics of storytelling and art--then create your very own short comic to take home!

For ages 10 to 19.

This program is presented in partnership with the Beverly Arts Center.

Need to kick back after a long day at school? Relaxation Station is the place for you. Join us every other Wednesday this fall for a variety of self-care activities that are sure to chill you out. Some crafts you can look forward to include…

What can you make with a pile of LEGO® bricks? Complete LEGO® challenges with free build time to follow. Bring your imagination and use our LEGO® collection to create something awesome!

For kids 5 to 10.

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Join us for a fun-filled family story time! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.

For kids 0 to 8 and their families.

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Join us for a fun arts and crafts activity.

For kids ages 6 to 13.Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request…

Listen to music, play board games, do puzzles or enjoy the weekly craft. 

For teens and families with children. 

Mientras escuchan música y mantienen conversaciones animadas, las familias pueden jugar con nuestros juegos…

Do you love building different objects and making your imagination come to life? Are you a LEGO® fan? If so, join us after school for some design challenges and open play time with our collection of LEGO® bricks!

For kids 7 and up.

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Unlock your creative potential with our exciting new craft series! Join us for hands-on sessions where you’ll design and create stunning projects using the Cricut Maker cutting machine. This beginner-friendly series will guide you…

Every second Wednesday, join us to meet other anime and manga lovers and share your interests! We'll hang out and talk about what we've been reading and watching, discover new favorites and watch some anime.

For teens and tweens 11 to 19.

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A chill painting night with friends and juice. Snacks will also be provided along with painting supplies. (Glow in the dark paint will also be provided)

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Relax and create art after a busy day at school.

All materials and supplies are provided for each meeting. You are welcome to bring projects you are working on if you'd prefer.

For ages 10 to 13.

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Do your kids enjoy cooking and trying new recipes? Are they always looking for snacks after school? If so, then join the children's staff as we teach kids how to make some yummy snacks.

For ages 5 to 13.

¿A sus hijos les gusta cocinar y…

Love building different objects and making your imagination come to life? If so, join us for some open play time with our collection of LEGO bricks! This drop-in program is for LEGO aficionados who enjoy building and developing…

Join us for a screening of Elio (2025).

Elio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth's galactic ambassador while his mother Olga works on the top-secret project to decode alien…

Read with us! Each child has their own book in this shared reading experience enhanced with literacy games and crafts. This program is part of Chicago Public Library's Jump into Reading initiative.

For beginning readers and their…

Just like it sounds—a group of kids enjoying building with LEGO® bricks! There are materials for independent or cooperative exploration with optional project ideas or challenges available from the librarian.

For kids 5 to 10 with a parent…

Get homework help from a certified teacher and learn about library resources with our expert librarians. Join other students and their families in this after-school learning program. Attend the whole session or drop in with a…

Bring the whole family for a screening of Ratatouille!A rat who dreams of becoming a gourmet chef teams up with an inexperienced kitchen worker at one of Paris' finest restaurants.© Disney Pixar - 111 minutes - GChildren 11 and younger…

Join us in exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) through fun, hands-on activities. 

For ages 6 to 13.

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