Events
Learn about the history of mosaics and experiment with materials and patterns to make your own take-home mosaic coaster!
For ages 6 and up.
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Come browse our bookshelves to find clues that leads to the world's best chocolates. Let’s see who will find the GIANT BAR at the end.
For ages 10 to 19.
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Join us for a screening of Godzilla x Kong: The New EmpireThe epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of “Godzilla vs. Kong” with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong…
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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…
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Have you ever needed a friend to dance around with you at your very own dance party? Well do we have a friend for you! Come join us as we create egg wobblers. They love to spin around while you dance to your favorite music. Personalize them…
Want to learn chess or sharpen your skills? Come join us for open chess play, game analysis and tactical problems.
This program is for ages 8 to 80 and all skill levels are welcome, chess boards are included!
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Let your creativity run wild with a fun craft event.
For ages 4 to 14.
How to AttendRegister by 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 16. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or…
Join the Knight Moves chess club for an evening of gameplay and strategy lessons. All ages and abilities welcome.
For ages 6 and up.
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Join us for a variety of nature science activities. In this session, we'll explore seeds, bulbs and bird nests.
For kids 6 to 11.
This program made possible in part by S&C Electric Company, Norfolk Southern Corporation, and other generous…
Build your own design or try out a design challenge. Work on your own or as a team. We supply the LEGO and DUPLO bricks and you supply the imagination!
For families with children 3 years and up.
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Join us for our monthly family craft night. Celebrate the season while working on a specific project or making something unique with the materials supplied.
For children 3 to 13.
Únete a nosotros en nuestra noche mensual de…
Science Builders
Canceled,Come explore and experiment, have fun and learn about the world around us.
For students in kindergarten to grade 2. Adult assistance is encouraged.
How to AttendRegister by 12 p.m. the day of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot…
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Pop on your pajamas, get comfy and listen to Ms. Mary from West Town Branch read aloud the book Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman over four Thursday evenings.
How to AttendThis event takes place on Zoom. Register by the start…
A weekly playgroup for children who speak Mandarin or Cantonese Chinese. This playgroup is intended to help children develop confidence in their own language and culture and help kids and their parents make friends!
For children 0 to 5…
Join us for baby story time including books, songs and rhymes. Afterwards, families can stay and play with our toys while socializing with other local parents and community members.
For babies 0 to 12 months and their…
Join us for a drop-in open play time! We will have fun, educational toys and books available for self-directed play.
For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers.
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Mark your calendar for the first and third Fridays of the month for family play time. We have toys, puzzles, and more during these open play sessions, which allow young children to explore at their own pace and socialize with…
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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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…
Join us for open playtime! Bring a friend or come make new ones.
This event is for children aged 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
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