Events

Tweens and Teens! In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, we invite you to make castillos pirotécnicos or LED pinwheels which use paper circuits to light up. This grab and go kit is available while supplies last.

For tweens…

Drop in, socialize, and spend time in a friendly and creative space!  Share your projects, tips, and skills with other knitters and crocheters.  If you are a beginner, bring light-colored worsted-weight yarn (#4) and size US8…

Learn sewing basics and get creative at YOUmedia! Get certified to use the sewing machine to work on your own projects using materials from our fashion area. Teens who complete the certification process are approved to use the sewing…

Drop-in to the West Chicago Avenue branch and help us warm up our Nintendo Switch. Play multi-player games such as NBA 2K23, Just Dance, Mario Kart, Rocket League, Fall Guys and more, and show off your skills.

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Hang-out with Ms. Vickie and tinker with technology using our YOUmedia equipment.

For tweens and teens in grades 5 to 12.

How to Attend

This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about…

Please join us Wednesday afternoons for an after-school, drop-in craft activity. Possible crafts include button-making, painting, jewelry-making, sewing and more. All materials will be provided until supplies last.

For ages 10 to 19.

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Hang out and make a tin of lotion for yourself or as a gift! All supplies are provided. 

For teens in high school or ages 14 - 19 years.

How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.…

Learn about 3D printing! Design a simple object to take home. For teens 12 to 19.

¡Aprende a usar nuestra impresora 3D! Diseña tu propia pieza de arte para llevar a casa. 

Para adolescentes de 12 a 19.

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Join us to make and decorate mini pull piñatas.

For ages 10-18.

How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.

Questions about visiting the library? Check out our Using the Library FAQs.

Are you interested in Anime, Manga or both? Join us for fun and engaging discussions and viewing of past and current Anime and Manga titles.

How to AttendThis event takes place on Zoom. [Register at least 24 hours before the event.] Only…

Enjoy and discuss some animated short films! You'll laugh, you'll cry...and you'll gain a greater appreciation for art and storytelling! We’ll watch a few short films, play games, make art, tell stories, and share our thoughts over some…

Join us for an exciting gaming session at Mayfair. A variety of video games on our Wii and Nintendo Switch consoles are available.

This program is for teens and tweens.

How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly…

Drop in to play Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and more on our Switch!

For tweens 10 to 13.

How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal…

Come and play different games weekly!

For kids 6 to 13 years old.

Ven a jugar diferentes juegos cada semana.

Para niños de edades 6 a 13.

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This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL…

Join fellow tweens for some fun crafts and games.

For ages 9 to 13.

How to Attend This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the library? Check out our Using the…

Bring your creative ideas to this weekly drop-in art studio. Topics and projects are directed by participants, materials are provided, and each session is facilitated by representatives from the School of the Art Institute of…

Join Ms. Corina for Club Create, an afterschool program for kids & tweens to unleash their creativity! 

How to Attend

This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. 

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Join local artist and photographer Nancy Alvarado and learn how to set up a new journal and use it to its fullest potential. Inspired by the BUJO phenomenon and the journaling methods that have risen in popularity, you can also…

Join us for our monthly book discussion!

Open to teens ages 13-18. You can attend in person at Sulzer or virtually on Zoom. 

How to AttendThis event takes place in person or online. We encourage those who are not vaccinated, may…

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…