Events

Join Mr. Pierre for story time for the whole family! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.

For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Older siblings welcome.

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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…

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 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 this play group for preschoolers to socialize together, play and read books with their caregivers.

For kids 1 to 5 and their families.

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Join us for a drop-in open play time! We have fun educational toys and books available for self-directed play. We end play time together with parachute play and a song with a big book.

For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers.

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Join us for an open play time, designed for our littlest patrons! We have educational toys, books and music available for self-directed play. This is a great time to meet other parents and caregivers in the neighborhood, especially if you…

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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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…

Join us Friday mornings for 30 minutes of songs and stories! Play time immediately follows. 

For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for…

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.

Join the Back of the Yards staff for a fun, bilingual story time at the Sputnik Coffee Company! Enjoy a delicious treat while your little ones have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! 

For children 0 to 5 and their…

Join Ms. Hailey for 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.

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Bring the whole family for a screening of Elio!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…

We're hosting a collection drive in partnership with Common Pantry. Common Pantry provides emergency groceries to over 1,000 families per month. The following is a list of most needed items.

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A Saturday edition of our popular open play program 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. 

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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…

Join The Gardner School Daycare and the Uptown Branch for a joyful winter celebration featuring a read‑aloud of The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, followed by a hands‑on Pete‑themed craft activity led by the Gardner School Daycare. Then get…

Join us for bilingual story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus craft activities in both English and Spanish.

For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

AccessibilityNeed sign language…

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…