Events
Are you interested in learning how to use a computer? Join us at King Branch for a basic computer skills class in which we use the online resource Chicago Digital Learn to build our digital literacy. Feel free to bring your own laptop.
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Want to learn English? This twice-a-week course will help you in talking to your supervisors, your children’s teachers, neighbors, doctors and more. Classes are taught in small groups. They include speaking and writing, listening and…
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Need help with your utility bills? A representative from CEDA Energy Services will be available at the Chicago Lawn Library to answer questions. Find out if you qualify for Utility Billing Relief, financial benefits for past-due…
Interested in joining Fiber Art "Commuknity" to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint,…
Are you ready to elevate your computer skills? Explore a variety of topics tailored to empower you digitally. From mastering essential software to harnessing the power of the internet, our lesson plans have something for…
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Join the Austin Branch for a film screening of Where the Crawdads Sing.
Kya is a young woman who raised herself in the North Carolina marshlands after being abandoned there by her mother when she was a little girl. She feels…
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Welcome, seniors! Come inside for a colorful craft to brighten up your winter. We will be making tissue paper flowers together. All materials are provided!
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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, hot glue guns, and your creativity.Would…
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Are you a reader looking for a murder mystery to solve, a thrill to seek, or a story full of suspense? If you answered yes to any or all these questions, you must join Edgebrook Branch's Wednesday Afternoon Murder Mystery Book Club!
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The marches from Selma, Ala., to Montgomery to secure voting rights for black Americans are depicted in this docudrama set during the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, and which focuses on the actions of Martin Luther King Jr.©Paramount…
Rediscover the joy and leisure of old-school board games. Various board games, including Rummikub, Mahjong, and Chess will be provided. Or bring your own game and teach others how to play!
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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, hot glue guns, and your creativity…Each week we’ll focus on a different topic, exploring how winter affects our wellness, and discuss healthy habits and tips for self-care during the season.
Week 1, January 7: Move into the New Year — Movement Habits That StickWeek 2,…
Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate. This conversation group is for people who already…
Drop in during Open Shop to:
Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse an electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity.Would you rather…
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Join us and create a beautiful vision board that represents hopes and aspirations for 2026. As we approach the start of a brand-new year, it’s the perfect time to set goals and dreams for the future. Don’t miss this opportunity to start the…
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Join us to paint a Winter Scene on paper using Gelli print mats.
Senior Crafternoon is a craft designed with Seniors in mind and is open to all adults 18 & up.
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Join Thurgood Marshall Branch for a screening of Wicked.Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman,…
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Having some friends over? Create a set of 4 charms to put on your glass so you don’t get them mixed up!
All supplies provided.
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A weekly drop-in, hands-on art studio open to all ages, facilitated by art therapists and alumni from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). The topics and projects are chosen by you. A wide variety of creative and artistic…