Events
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.
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Being Bilingual Rocks! is an interactive, one-of-a-kind experience created by Parents Choice Award Winners Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet, who are based in Chicago and travel the country sharing bilingual music, games and culture. They…
Join 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 closedEnjoy a bilingual journey of stories from North, Central, South America and the Caribbean Islands from storyteller Jasmin Cardenas. She shares a mix of ancient legends, myths, folktales and personal stories of being bicultural. Using…
Registration closedKucha and Baba Tony weave a rich tapestry of fanciful folktales, frolicking fables and dialect into their performance art. This unique presentation is accompanied by drumming and shekere playing (the shekere is an African instrument made of…
Celebrate Chicago Public Library's 150th Birthday with a bilingual live musical performance with our friends, Little Parade! They get the whole family singing and dancing! Little Parade is an early childhood music group that…
Join Gage Park as we celebrate 150 years of Chicago Public Library and kick off our summer learning challenge!
Register for the summer program and participate in fun activities! Afterwards stay for Bill Hooper's Active Music for…
Enjoy a bilingual journey of stories from North, Central, South America and the Caribbean Islands from storyteller Jasmin Cardenas. She shares a mix of ancient legends, myths, folktales and personal stories of being bicultural. Using…
Kucha and Baba Tony weave a rich tapestry of fanciful folktales, frolicking fables and dialect into their performance art. This unique presentation is accompanied by drumming and shekere playing (the shekere is an African instrument made of…
Learn some new steps and show off your dance moves to a Latin fusion and hip-hop blend. Join Blanca Aviles who has over 8 years of instructor and performance experience with Latin Rhythms. During this workshop, we will learn…
Enjoy a bilingual journey of stories from North, Central, South America and the Caribbean Islands from storyteller Jasmin Cardenas. She shares a mix of ancient legends, myths, folktales and personal stories of being bicultural. Using…
Kucha and Baba Tony weave a rich tapestry of fanciful folktales, frolicking fables and dialect into their performance art. This unique presentation is accompanied by drumming and shekere playing (the shekere is an African instrument made of…
Learn English/aprende inglés
CanceledUniversidad Popular offers interactive English classes in a pleasant environment where you will learn how to fill out job applications, prepare for an interview, introduce yourself, answer greetings, express yourself in writing, while…
In this weekly Baby Story Time babies learn rhymes, finger plays and songs, and hear stories in English and Spanish.
For ages 0 to 3 with an adult.
How to Attend This event takes place in person. Register by the start of…
Registration required (20 spots remaining)Register for eventDrop in, use your imagination and explore using different materials independently.
For ages 3 to 13.
How to Attend
This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the…
Make your own vinyl decals and create your own custom heat transfer accessories.For teens 12 to 18.
Crea tus propios diseños en vinilo y tus accesorios de transferencia de calor personalizados.
Para edades de 12 a 18.
How to Attend
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Start celebrating CPL's 150th year with balloon figures created by Nick Balloons. While you're here, get materials to keep track of your reading and doing over the summer to earn a T-shirt.
For kids 0 - 13 and their families.
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Bring the whole family for fun and interactive games. Each week we play different games.
For families with kids of all ages.
How to Attend
This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL…
Drop in for a book giveaway with our supporters from KPMG and various hands-on crafts.
For kids 2 to 10 and their caregivers.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL…
Registration closes June 12 at 10:30am (80 spots remaining)Register for eventJoin us for a lively morning of stories, songs and crafts. We enjoy 30 minutes of stories followed by 30 minutes of play.
For kids 3 to 5 with a caregiver.
Únase a nosotros para una mañana de cuentos, canciones y manualidades. Disfrutaremos…
Registration required (25 spots remaining)Register for event