Events
A bi-weekly playgroup for children who speak Mandarin or Cantonese Chinese. This playgroup is intended to help children develop confidence in their own language and culture and help kids and their parents make friends!
For children 0 to 5…
Drop in for open play featuring a mix of activities and social time for kids and their adults.
For children 0 to 5 with their caregiver.
Vengan a jugar con una combinación de actividades y tiempo social para niños y sus adultos.
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We have blocks, puzzles and other hands-on building and play activities allowing families time to read, discover and create together! This is an unstructured, do-it-yourself program and we encourage families to interact with each other and…
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Join us for a drop-in open play time! We have fun educational toys and books available for self-directed play. We end play time together with parachute play and a song with a big book.
For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers.
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Join us for this play group for preschoolers to socialize together, play and read books with their caregivers.
For kids 1 to 5 and their families.
Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for…
Developmental Playgroup
Canceled,Join an occupational therapist and speech language pathologist from The Little Duck Collective for movement and sensory activities that engage motor skills and developmentally appropriate speech and communication. Includes information and…
Join us for a drop-in open play time! We have fun, educational toys and books available for self-directed play.
For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this…
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Drop in for open play featuring a mix of blocks, toys and other games for kids and their adults.
For children 0 to 5 with their caregiver.
Vengan a jugar con una combinación de bloques, juegos y otros actividades para niños y sus…
Caregivers and their children are invited to the library for a morning of activities, social time and learning through open-ended play.
For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Join us for a drop-in open play time! We have fun, educational toys and books available for self-directed play.
For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this…
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Come get your game on and join us for a fun afternoon playing ping pong, air hockey, ring toss and more!
For teen and tweens 10 to 19.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance…
LEGO® fans rejoice! Join other fans and enthusiasts as you create, challenge yourself and share ideas for your next creations made with our collection of LEGO® bricks.
Build as far as your imagination takes you or build using our…
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Join us for an open art studio. Explore your creativity and work along with other artists. Supplies are provided but you are free to bring your own.
All ages and skill levels welcome!
AccessibilityNeed sign language…
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Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Stop by the reference desk to participate in a snow globe-themed scavenger hunt and win a prize while supplies last.
For children 4 to 13.
Attendees must check in at the reference desk…
Returning books or picking up movies for the weekend? Drop in for a craft that you can make in the branch or grab and go to make at home later! Available while supplies last.
For ages 3 and up.
AccessibilityNeed sign language…
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Explore sensory regulation, communication skills and language development with music therapist Julliana Castaneda. She engages children while also equipping caregivers with effective strategies to support their child's development.…
Learn, create and discover through PLAY! Drop in for open play featuring a mix of activities and social time for kids and their adults.
For children 0 to 5 and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
AccessibilityNeed…
Join us for an hour of open play. Caregivers and little ones come together to interact and play with all sorts of toys, games and blocks.
For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…
Hey 6th to 8th graders! Ready to level up your Saturday plans? Drop in once a month for fun activities, snacks, and a chance to help shape future library programs made just for you. Come hang out, try something new, and tell us…
The Artist's Studio at the Library is proud to present the next series from the Art Institute of Chicago. Children and their parents create a fabric and paper patchwork piece inspired by quilts from the Art Institute of Chicago to…