Events
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Please join us for a special screening of The Wiz.A young kindergarten teacher finds herself in the Land of Oz, where she is greeted by Munchkins. As she journeys down the Yellow Brick Road in search of the Wiz, she encounters a scarecrow,…
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Drop in to create fun and unique bracelets that you can wear or share with a friend.
For kids 6 to 13.
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Join us at the Chicago Lawn branch for Sunday Cinema. This week's selection will be: Flint and friends must battle an army of food-animal hybrids created by his invention in an effort to prevent them from escaping from an island and…
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Pattern Play: Fabric and Paper Patchwork
Create a fabric and paper patchwork piece inspired by quilts from the Art Institute of Chicago during this self-guided open studio program.
For families with kids of all ages.
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Join us for Kindness and Community, a live puppet, music and story experience designed for children and families! This program is presented by Good Academy.
In addition to the show, this program will include a children’s book giveaway,…
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Learn all about Mardi Gras and make some celebratory slime!
For kids ages 8 and up.
How to AttendRegister by 2 p.m. on Friday, February 13th. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A…
Join us for half an hour of songs, stories and parachute movement!
For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…
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All CPL locations are closed Monday, February 16 for George Washington's birthday.
Play Day
CanceledVisit the library for open, unstructured play time. Bring a friend or make a new one.
For kids of all ages with their caregivers.
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Join Ms. Anne for an interactive program featuring read-aloud books, songs and movement activities. Tips for children's early literacy skill development are included for parents and caregivers.
For children 6 to 36 months and…
Makin' Stuff Monday
CanceledCome hang out in our YOUmedia space and work those creative muscles! You can draw, paint, knit or embroider, as well as design and print 3D objects and make your own stickers with our Cricut vinyl cutter.
For ages 10 to 19.
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Teen Art Club: Paper Puppets
Canceled,Join us in YouMedia for paper puppets! We'll make cool little moveable puppets.
For tweens and teens, grades 6th through 12th.
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Join fellow tweens and teens for an afternoon of storytelling, fandom fun and creativity!
Share your favorite characters, books, streaming finds... or show off your own amazing artwork.
Snacks will be provided.
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Join this story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Space may be limited.
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Join us to share stories, songs, dancing, rhymes, crafts and more!
For ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver.
How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to…
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New baby? These short, 25-minute story times welcome infants and their caregivers to the library.
For infants 0 to 5 months with a participating adult.
How to AttendIn order to provide a fun and safe program, Tummy Time is limited to 10…
Have fun and build literacy at the same time with stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!
For kids 18 months to 5.
How to AttendRegister by 10:30 a.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal…
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The interactive program features read-aloud books, rhymes and songs best for kids 18 months to 3. (Kids up to 4 and babies welcome!) Tips for early literacy skill development are often included for caregivers.
For kids…
Join "The Library Lady" for our preschool story time especially for our littlest patrons! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.
For kids 0 to 6 and their caregivers.
How to AttendRegister by the…
Children and their families are invited to story time for songs, books and a craft to make together, followed by play time.
For kids 0 to 5 and their families.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…