Events
Calling all LEGO enthusiasts and engineers! Use your imagination and our LEGO bricks to create something amazing during an hour of free play.
For kids 5 and up. Children under 7 must be joined by an adult.
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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…
Practice your reading skills at our read aloud group. This program is meant for children who need to practice reading aloud. Snacks are provided.
For kids 6 and up.
How to AttendRegister by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library…
Ready to glow and go? Join us for an exciting Family STEAM exploration series this winter, including creating lava lamps, making elephant toothpaste or a rain cloud in a jar, color mixing and more! All materials provided.
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Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month by shining a spotlight on two contemporary visual artists. Participants will be introduced to the works of Lorna Simpson and Njideka Akunyili Crosby. We will then create our own art inspired by…
Join us for a spring themed family craft night. There are DIY crafts, coloring pages and more. Work on a specific project or make something unique with the materials supplied.
For children 3 to 13 with their family. Children under 11 years…
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!
How to…
Join us for colorful science activities. In this session, we explore winter science, human senses, science and rainbow science.
For kids 6 to 11.
ScienceConnections programs are made possible in part by S&C Electric Company, Norfolk…
A bi-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 an introduction to story time for new babies. This interactive story time includes stories, songs, fingerplays and leg bounces, specifically designed for babies during tummy time or diaper time.
Stay after story time for a time…
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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Mark your calendar for the First Friday of the month for family playtime. We have toys, puzzles and more during this open play sessions giving young children the opportunity to explore on their own pace and socialize with other children…
Join us for a 30-minute story time followed by 30 minutes of building playFor kids 2 to 5 and their families.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or…
Join us for a drop-in open play time! We have fun, educational toys and books available for self-directed play.
For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this…
Drop in for open play featuring a mix of activities and social time for kids and their caregivers.
For children 0 to 5 and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
AccessibilityNeed sign language…
Caregivers and their children are invited to the library for a morning of activities, social time and learning through open-ended play.
For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
…Acoustic guitar story time led by Ms. Erica. We sing old songs, new songs and read a book or two together. Songs in English and Spanish. Stories in English.
For kids 0 to 5 years and their caregivers.
How to Attend Register by the start of…
Acoustic guitar story time led by Ms. Erica. We sing old songs, new songs and read a book or two together. Songs in English and Spanish. Stories in English.
For kids 0 to 5 years and their caregivers.
How to Attend Register by the start of…
LEGO® fans rejoice! Join other fans and enthusiasts as you create, challenge yourself and share ideas for your next creations made with our collection of LEGO® bricks.
Build as far as your imagination takes you or build using our…
Become a master builder at the library. We provide the LEGO® bricks; you provide the imagination.
Come back to see your creations on display in the library.
Ages 6 and up.
Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other…