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The interactive program features read-aloud books, rhymes and songs best for kids 18 months to 3. (Kids up to 5 and babies welcome!) Tips for early literacy skill development will often be included for caregivers.
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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.
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Join the Humboldt Park Branch as we pitch in to clean-up Humboldt Park! Join us on Saturday, October 5 for the chance to meet your neighbors and support our green spaces.
We will meet at the Humboldt Park Branch (1605 N. Troy St)…
Hosted by Chicago Chess Academy. Kids learn and play chess in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. No experience is necessary.
For kids ages 6 to 12.
Organizado por Chicago Chess Academy. Los niños aprenden y juegan al ajedrez en…
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Bring the whole family and get ready to dance and sing with Miss My during this lively story time filled with stories, songs, movement activities and rhymes that encourage development of early literacy skills. Participants are…
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Join us for a screening of The Garfield Movie (2024).
Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his…
Returning books or picking up movies for the weekend? Drop in for a do-it-yourself craft that you can make in the branch or take to make at home! Available while supplies last.
For ages 3 and up.
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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…
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Join a guided tour of the Polish Museum of America to learn about the rich history of Polish contributions to the growth of America and of the Polonia community within Chicago as we celebrate Polish American Heritage Month with the…
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Friends of the Edgewater Library is hosting its annual used book sale. All proceeds will support materials, services and programming at the branch.
Hardcover titles will sell for $3 each or 2 for $5; paperbacks are $2 each or 3 for $5;…
Are you an English language learner looking to practice your spoken English, or currently taking our English Class for Beginners and looking for more help? Join us on Saturdays for our English Conversation Class from the Indo…
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Calling all preschoolers! Catch WTTW Kids Learn & Play featuring your favorite WTTW Kids characters. Participate in fun, guided learning while developing school readiness skills.
Presented in partnership with WTTW.
For kids 3…
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Learn, create and discover through PLAY!
Drop in for open play featuring a mix of activities and social time for kids and their adults. We have fun, educational toys and books available for self-directed play.
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A koala impresario stages a gala singing competition in order to save his theater, and the contest attracts the attention of such musically inclined animals as a harried pig mom, a teenage gorilla, a shy elephant and a punk porcupine.
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Just beginning to read? Join us to read See the Dog by David LaRochelle together. The reading will be followed by some fun activities.
For kids in grades K-2.How to Attend
This event takes place in person. Register by the start…
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Join our fun, bilingual story time for the whole family! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus a small craft.
For kids 0 to 13 and their caregivers.
¡Únase a nuestra hora del cuento para toda la familia! Compartiremos canciones,…
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The Mad Hatters are coming! Join us for a fun-filled program of stories, poems and songs by the Mad Hatters, a community project of the Junior League of Chicago. Hear some all-time favorite books performed with festive hats and exciting…
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Join us for a family screening of Coco.A boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family. When his lofty ambitions cause him to run afoul of a curse, he must journey into the…
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Join us for a screening of Inside Out 2 (2024).
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely…
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Calling all preschoolers! Catch WTTW Kids Learn & Play featuring your favorite WTTW Kids characters. Participate in fun, guided learning while developing school readiness skills.
Presented in partnership with WTTW. This event…
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