Events
Adult/Teen Grab & Go Herb Garden Starter Kit
In ProgressAre you tired of having to run out to the grocery store at the last minute to pick up some basil or parsley for your evening meal? Visit the branch to pick up a Grab & Go Herb Garden Starter Kit and start growing herbs at home!
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Stretch, meditate and relax. Classes are provided by Esperanza Health Center and recommended for beginners.
Estírate, medita y relájate. Las clases son proporcionadas por Esperanza Health Center y recomendadas para principiantes.
How to…
Science and stories collide in this brand new, interactive STEM program. Two unlikely heroes must learn to work together to stop a super-polluting mastermind! Throughout the story, you’ll help the performer conduct amazing science…
Celebrate CPL's 150th Birthday
In ProgressKick off Summer at CPL and celebrate Chicago Public Library's 150th Birthday! Sign-up for Summer at CPL, make fun crafts and enjoy music from DJ Mack Dog. All ages welcome!
Science Heroes: Saving Earth Together with…Forward Chicago is hosting workshops called Repair Cafe every 2nd Saturday of the month.
The workshop will be held in our community room located on the first floor in our lobby area. If you need assistance locating the room,…
Kick off Summer at CPL and celebrate Chicago Public Library's 150th Birthday! Sign-up for Summer at CPL, make fun crafts, create a button with our button machine, race Bee Bot Robots and enjoy some birthday treats! All ages…
Kick off summer with us. Meet your new Humboldt Park library staff AND celebrate CPL's 150th anniversary!
So much fun planned:
Bob's Photo Booth Bus- This isn't just any bus, this is Spocoli (any Fast Times at Ridgemont High fans out…
Drop in during Open Shop to:
Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, milling machine, hot glue guns, and your…
The Haymarket Tragedy by Paul Avrich depicts the Chicago labor protest on May 4, 1886 which ended with a bomb that inflicted injuries and led to officers firing on the crowd. The trial that unfolded afterward became an…
Get ready for a live, hands-on, unforgettable experience with JG’s Reptile Road Show. The show will include a 15-foot python, a 65-pound tortoise, a baby alligator and more!
For ages 3 and up.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person.…
Registration closedCrosstown Exotics is a reptile and bug show that travels throughout Chicagoland providing hands-on, educational entertainment. Our lineup of prehistoric creatures consists of a mixture of reptiles, amphibians and bugs from African Giant…
Join instructor Peyton Wilson to learn the basics of improv. Improvisation sessions will begin with fun, lively and interactive warm-ups leading into concepts and performance games. Participants should expect to be on their feet for…
Registration closedJoin us to celebrate CPL's 150th birthday with various hands-on crafts, giant games, snacks and more. For families with kids of all ages.
Acompáñenos para celebrar el 150º cumpleaños de la Biblioteca Pública de Chicago con…
Registration closedFamilies will be able to apply in person and verify enrollment at Altgeld Branch for preschool application support with CPS Pre-K enrollment. Meet Deiquita Goggins and Monique Horton in Study Room 1 to help you and your family…
Join the Soulful Perspectives book club to discuss A Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett.
"Brittany K. Barnett was only a law student when she came across the case that would change her life forever--that of Sharanda…
Sam Bartlett entertains and educates in the fabulous world of subversive science he calls “Stuntology.” Watch and learn a wonderful assortment of parlor tricks, tweaking your body and brain!
For all ages.
How to Attend This event…
Kick off Summer at CPL and celebrate Chicago Public Library's 150th Birthday! Sign-up for Summer at CPL, make a craft, join us for a special birthday story time, test out some of our tech in the teen space, pet some…
Practice your American Mahjong game with other players at the Roden Branch. All levels of play are welcome, a basic knowledge of the game is needed. No registration is necessary.
How to Attend This event takes place in person. Masks are…
Kick off Summer at CPL and celebrate Chicago Public Library's 150th Birthday! Sign-up for Summer at CPL, see some live animals, enjoy hotdogs and cupcakes, win prizes playing loteria and meet some of our many community organizations. All…
Please join photographers Melvin Cade Jr, Tafari Melisizwe, and Sulyiman Stokes at our 150th celebration and have your photo or family photo taken.
Melvin Cade, Jr is a film photographer based in Chicago focused primarily on black and white…