Events
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Everything is better with a buddy, so join us for a fun reading group where we practice reading aloud to our high school book buddy volunteers.
For kids 6 and up.
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Join us for a screening of Meet the Robinsons.
Lewis is a brilliant young inventor who sets off on a time-traveling quest to save the future and find the family he never knew. With the help of the wonderfully wacky Robinson family, Lewis…
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Join us at the Chicago Lawn branch for Sunday Cinema. This week's selection will be: The Wizard of Oz (1939).A young farm girl and her little dog are magically transported into the enchanted land of Oz via a Kansas tornado. As they…
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Join us for a screening of Moana.From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes Moana, a sweeping, CG-animated feature film about an adventurous teenager who is inspired to leave the safety and security of her island on a daring journey to save…
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Explore and play with science at a variety of hands-on activity centers.
For families with kids of all ages.
Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184…
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Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” is an all-new, original feature film set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship…
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Join our Family Book Club, where fun stories and creativity come to life! Families with kids in kindergarten through 5th grade, you'll love reading together and doing fun activities after each book. Best of all, we provide copies of the…
Visit the library for unstructured open play time. Bring a friend or make a new one.
For kids of all ages with their caregivers.
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Make a mini finger-puppet theatre using some markers and matchbox drawers!
For kids 6 and Up.
How to AttendPlease register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A…
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Celebrate National Crayon Day as a family and create a colorful suncatcher!
For kids 5 to 13.
Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…
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Join us for a screening of Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie.During a Russo family vacation in the Caribbean, a frustrated Alex wishes her parents had never met. After her wish is unexpectedly granted, she and her brothers work to…
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During March, stop by the Kids Area and vote on your choice of family film to watch on March 31st.
Refreshments will be provided during the movie.
For children all ages with an adult.
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Join us for a variety of fun STEAM-related activities! Weekly activities include marshmallow and toothpick structures, elephant toothpaste, art robots and mini toy zip lines.
For ages 6 to 13.
This Science Connections program is made…
Enjoy a free boxed supper for children and teens 18 and under. Limited quantities available. Supper is served on a first come, first served basis and must be eaten onsite.
Disfrute de una cena gratis para niños y adolescentes…
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Welcome, budding engineers! College students and industry professionals from Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers with the University of Illinois Chicago are here to present unique engineering experiments and challenges. Join us for…
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Join us for a fun and messy time making slime to take home. Try hands-on crafting with colorful, gooey materials to create your slime. Follow along with the instructor and feel free to ask questions or try different techniques.
For…
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Use different drawing materials, sticker, special papers, and a frame to create a self-portrait inspired by the artwork of artist Frida Kahlo. The Artist’s Studio provides family art-making opportunities designed in partnership with…
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Come join LEGO Club at Archer Heights. Use your imagination to engineer your own creations. We provide the supplies!
For kids ages 6 and up.
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Join us for some afternoon fun! Come engage in some science, engineering, arts, math, and literacy activities and games, such as building your own Pokémon catapult or create your own secret language using a cipher…
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Join the branch staff for a cooking demonstration and learn how to make fun and yummy after-school snacks!
For kids 6 to 13.
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