Events

Join us for lunch and some entertainment: games, a movie or hands-on activities. Lunches are provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, while supplies last.

For ages 0 to 18.

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Shelf-stable boxed meals sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository are available at the library, while supplies last.

For children and teens up to 18.

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Join us for lunch and some entertainment: games, a movie or hands-on activities. Lunches are provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, while supplies last.

For ages 0 to 18.

AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…

Summer meals provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository are available at the library, while supplies last. Lunch is served on a first-come, first-served basis and must be eaten onsite.

For children and teens up to 18.

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Looking for something fun to do? Stop by the library for a drop-in craft! Kids can stay and get creative with a simple, hands-on project. All materials are provided.

For ages 5 to 13.

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Help us decorate for summer by painting Merlo's front windows! You can attend as a solo painter or in a small group (maximum 4 people). We provide paint and brushes.

Window spaces are available on a first come, first served basis! Please…

Each week we will feature a drop-in activity which may include a simple STEM or craft activity, building materials, puzzles, toys or maybe even a coloring bonanza! This week, make a Juneteenth lion craft with us.

For families with kids…

Drop into YOUmedia to make your very own sticker to celebrate Juneteenth! We will use our Cricut vinyl cutter to design and cut our own Juneteenth-themed stickers. Bring your water bottle, notebook, or anything else you'd like to…

Calling all tweens and teens who like to play video games! Come and play the Nintendo Switch. We have games such as Mario Kart, Minecraft, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more.

For ages 12 to 16.

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Hey teens and tweens come join us for our Summer at CPL program. This will is an outdoors event, we are preparing our flower beds out front by adding fresh soil, planting seeds and nurturing them into beautiful flowers. 

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Join staff from the Forest Preserves of Cook County and learn about the natural world. Connect with nature through exploration learning, nature-based adventures and arts and crafts. This is a fun and educational program, perfect for…

Join us for an afternoon of creativity! Each week we'll make a craft, enjoy some snacks and listen to music.

For tweens and teens 10 to 19.

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Let's make art! We'll mess around with drawing, painting, making collages, over the course of the summer.

Drop by the YOUmedia space to work on your next masterpiece and meet other teen artists! Materials will be provided. Feel free to…

Join us for a screening of Into the Fire (1861-1896) - episode three of documentary series The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross (2013).

Presented and written by Henry Louis Gates Jr., this six-hour series guides viewers on a…

Looking to level up your art skills? Join us at the library for a hands-on textured painting workshop just for teens! Explore cool techniques using tools like sponges, palette knives, and more to create artwork that pops. No art experience…

Join the Field Museum in celebrating Pollinator Week by discovering the wonders of the native pollinators that call Chicago home and learn how you can create habitat for them in your own yard. Staff will explain how you can create a…

Chess, anyone? New and experienced players are welcome. Join the fun and meet other community members as we sharpen our skills and learn some new ones at this exciting chess program.

For anyone 10 and up.

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Calling all LEGO® enthusiasts and engineers! We show you how to build with mini bricks as we take on building challenges and do some open-ended free play. Join us to make new friends while building STEAM (science, technology, engineering,…

Do you knit, crochet, embroider or do another needlecraft? Come to Wednesday in Stitches! Show us your work and learn from others in the group. No experience required. Please bring your own needles and yarn.

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Channel your inner design skills and creativity by building amazing structures with your friends. We'll provide some ideas if you need a little inspiration. Just get ready to build and show off your imagination. We supply…