Events

You're welcome to stop by the Toman Branch to pick up free seeds, check out our seed library, and look through materials on growing plants.The Seed Garden can be found in the Adult Collection.

Stop by Kelly's Adult Reference Desk for a spice kit to take home. Each kit will include a sample of the featured spice, recipes, and information about the cultural and historical impact of the spice. A selection of further resources will…

Join us for a special drop-in event in celebration of Disability Pride month at Chicago Public Library. Stop by the Uptown Branch lobby to meet with Katie from the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) for personal assistance with…

If you enjoy playing Hearts or Spades, give Bridge a try! All levels are welcome.

Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…

Play a nature-themed version of a crowd favorite, bingo, with neighbors. Earn prizes after shouting, “Go green!” Light refreshments provided.

Accessibility

Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?…

Join us on Tuesday evenings for Chair Yoga, a therapeutic but softer approach to Yoga. Performed primarily in a chair, with some standing exercises, Chair Yoga is designed to relax the mind, enhance cognitive function, improve balance,…

Join Lincoln Park Branch for a special guided tour of the Lincoln Park Zoo Gardens.

Did you know the Lincoln Park Zoo recently became an accredited botanic garden and arboretum? The zoo’s landscape is literally alive—bursting with the…

Hello Seniors! Have some fun with this summer-themed kit. This kit transforms simple paper cups and pipe cleaners into a seaside, racing crab. This fun and mess-free kit is perfect for engaging with little ones or for competing against…

Want to learn how older adults and people with disabilities can save money on public transportation with our fare programs? Want to learn how to make sure your trip on public transit is accessible, and about ADA Paratransit services? Visit…

You're invited to join staff from Archer Heights Branch and Jonathan Schlesinger, the Chicago Urban Fishing Program Coordinator with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, to learn about some of the amazing fish found in…

Welcome senior adults! Join us for a series of in-person events full of fun and relaxation. Come make new friends and reunite with old acquaintances, as we play some rounds of classic party games. We will also have a variety of…

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…

You're welcome to stop by the Toman Branch to pick up free seeds, check out our seed library, and look through materials on growing plants.The Seed Garden can be found in the Adult Collection.

Join the Austin Branch for a film screening of The Invitation.A young woman is courted and swept off her feet, only to realize a gothic conspiracy is afoot.© Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 116 minutes, Rated PG-13

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This event is an in-person screening of the Grow-It-Together Garden Program.This online garden club is for adults 50 years and older who are interested in hydroponic gardening. Join others to learn tips from a Mather coach who will discuss…

This event is an in-person screening of the Grow-It-Together Garden Program.This online garden club is for adults 50 years and older who are interested in hydroponic gardening. Join others to learn tips from a Mather coach who will discuss…

Please join Katie from the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to learn about public transit accessibility. We will discuss accessible public transportation, how to plan a trip, the RTA Fare Programs (Reduced Fare and Ride Free), as…

This event is an in-person screening of the Grow-It-Together Garden Program.This online garden club is for adults 50 years and older who are interested in hydroponic gardening. Join others to learn tips from a Mather coach who will discuss…

This event is an in-person screening of the Grow-It-Together Garden Program.This online garden club is for adults 50 years and older who are interested in hydroponic gardening. Join others to learn tips from a Mather coach who will discuss…

This online garden club is for adults 50 years and older who are interested in hydroponic gardening. Join others to learn tips from a Mather coach who will discuss a variety of garden topics and answer any questions that come up during the…