Events
Calling all LEGO® enthusiasts and engineers! Librarian Antonia shows you how to build with mini-bricks as we take on building challenges and do some open-ended free play. Join us to make new friends while building STEAM skills.
For ages 4…
- Online event
Join Ms. My ("Mee") of the Merlo Branch each Wednesday night for 30-minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and fun that foster early literacy skills.
For kids 0 to 7 and their caregivers.
How to Attend
This event takes place on Zoom.…
Registration closes July 12 at 6:30pm (25 spots remaining)Register for event Kids and families, dance and sing along with the Wendy and DB Trio! Be dazzled by songs from their latest album, "Into the Little Blue House," a collection of original blues songs for kids and families that explores…
Registration requiredRegister for eventYou’ll be laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances. Full of energy, humor and imagination, Chris creates colorful characters…
Registration closes July 13 at 11:00am (29 spots remaining)Register for eventJoin Mrs. Lina at the Thurgood Marshall Branch 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.
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This event takes place…
Registration required (16 spots remaining)Register for eventCheck out Project SYNCERE's mobile tinker labs, filled with "life-size" tinker sets, LEGO® bricks, robots, electronics and other exciting activities.
Let your creative imagination run free as you explore self-guided learning,…
Registration closes July 13 at 11:00am (19 spots remaining)Register for eventTouch a Truck! Get up close and personal with these larger-than-life vehicles. This event is being hosted with Pope Francis Global Academy in the parking lot located at 6143 W. Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634.
No registration…
Check out Project SYNCERE's mobile tinker labs, filled with "life-size" tinker sets, LEGO® bricks, robots, electronics and other exciting activities.
Let your creative imagination run free as you explore self-guided learning,…
You know our children love to dance!
The Joffrey Ballet Office of Community Engagement is bringing a three week dance camp to the library, Mondays through Fridays, July 6 to 29.
The program provides equitable access to exceptional arts…
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Do you love both math and games? Join a team and compete in finding math equations on our giant Math Winder game board! For kids 6 to 13.
How to Attend
This event takes place in person.
We encourage those who are not vaccinated, may…
Summer meals provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository are available at the library for children and teens, ages 18 & under, while supplies last.
How to Attend
This event takes place in person at the Chicago Lawn Branch.
We…
Summer meals provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository are available at the library for children and teens, ages 18 years and younger - while supplies last.Meals must be eaten on site.
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This event takes place in person at…
Join Maria from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's 4-H Extension as they present their four stations of learning. These stations include fun science experiments, working on projects for the community, learning to code or…
Registration closes July 13 at 12:00am (9 spots remaining)Register for eventSummer meals provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository are available at the library for children and teens, ages 18 years and younger - while supplies last.
How to Attend
This event takes place in person at the Logan Square…
Summer meals provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository are available at the library for children and teens, ages 18 AND under, while supplies last.
How to Attend
This event takes place in person. We encourage those who are not…
Are you a budding scientist or engineer? Come experiment for an hour with safe, story-related games and other STEAM activities.
For ages 9-13.
How to Attend
This event takes place in person. Space limitations may apply. Register…
Registration required (29 spots remaining)Register for eventGet your art on and show us what you love about books, the library or your neighborhood. We will host two painting sessions that will culminate with an open house reception where you can bring friends and family to see your art on…
Registration closes July 6 at 2:00pm (26 spots remaining)Register for eventYou’ll be laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances. Full of energy, humor and imagination, Chris creates colorful characters…
Registration closes July 13 at 2:00pm (63 spots remaining)Register for eventJoin us for hands-on science activities
For ages 6 to 13 years.
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This event takes place in person. Register by the start of the event. Due to space limitations, please include the total number of children and adults as…
Registration required (25 spots remaining)Register for eventJoin us for an "out of this world" story time!
For kids 3 to 8 years.
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This event takes place in person. Please include only the total number of children as attendees when you register.Chicago Public Library…
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