Events
Come, Stay, Play
In ProgressDrop in for open play featuring a mix of activities and social time for kids and their caregivers.
For children age 0 to 5 and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Ven, Quédate, JuegaVengan a jugar con…
Story Time
In Progress,Join Miss Taylor for storytelling, songs and rhymes! This 30-minute story time will be primarily presented in English, with Spanish incorporated through songs and rhymes.
For ages 2 to 5.
AccessibilityNeed sign language…
Story Time
In Progress,Non-stop learning and fun in this lively 30 minutes with reading, singing, fingerplays and more. Most sessions include play, coloring or the like afterward. Bilingual in English and Spanish every other week.
For kids 0 to 6 with their…
Read, Build, Play for Young Children
In Progress,Drop in for open play featuring books, blocks, puzzles and more. A staff member may read a story or lead some participatory songs at random intervals.
For families with children 0 to 5.
How to AttendPlease sign in…
Baby Lapsit Story Time and Play
CanceledJoin Mx. Dannie for stories, songs and other fun activities as we practice literacy skills and build a love for books!
For babies up to 18 months and their families. Siblings welcome.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or…
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish.
For children 0 to 5.
Acompáñanos para disfrutar de media hora de cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español.
Para niños 0 a 5.
AccessibilityNeed…
Enjoy a free boxed supper for children and teens 18 and under. Limited quantities available. Supper is served on a first come, first served basis and must be eaten onsite.
Disfrute de una cena gratis para niños y adolescentes…
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Need help with your phone, tablet, or computer?We are here to guide you through it!
Texting and messaging help Printing and document assistance Guidance on navigating your device Answers to any digital questions you have30-minute…
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Join Ms. Corina and Ms. Maria for Club Create, an afterschool program for kids and tweens to unleash their creativity. Come make fun crafts to get in the mood for Valentine's Day and the month of love and friendship.
For ages 5 to 13.
Acompañe…
Enjoy a free boxed supper for children and teens 18 and under. Limited quantities available. Supper is served on a first come, first served basis and must be eaten onsite.
Disfrute de una cena gratis para niños y adolescentes…
Become a master builder at the library. We provide the LEGO bricks; you provide the imagination.
For ages 4 and up. Space limitations may apply.
Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for…
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Join us for games, crafts or other activities.
For ages 6 to 13. Kids under age 11 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Únase a nosotros para juegos, manualidades u otras actividades.
Para edades de 6 a 13 años. Los…
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Join us for games, crafts or other activities.
For ages 6 to 13. Kids under age 11 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
How to AttendRegister by 4 p.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect…
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Bring the family for weekly fun. We're doing science projects, game nights, arts and crafts and more. A different activity to keep the family engaged every week.
For kids 6 to 13.
How to AttendRegister at least one week before…
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Come in and chill out over a game or two. Video games, board games, card games... we’ve got it all! Bring your friends and make some new ones while you’re at it.
For kids 6 to 13 (or younger with their grown-up).
Ven a pasar el rato y…
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Join the branch staff for a fun story time for the whole family! We’ll share songs, rhymes, books and play fun games in the form of a library sleepover! So bring your pjs and stuffed animals and join us for some great stories!
For…
Join the Knight Moves chess club for an evening of gameplay and strategy lessons. All ages and abilities welcome.
For ages 6 and up.
Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this…
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.
…Join us for this thirty-minute bilingual story time! Come in and enjoy stories that are either in English or Spanish or both!
For ages 0 to 5.
Acompáñanos para disfrutar de media hora de cuentos en inglés o español o los dos.
Para edades de…
Acoustic guitar story time led by Ms. Erica. We sing old songs, new songs and read a book or two together. Songs in English and Spanish. Stories in English.
For kids 0 to 5 years and their caregivers.
How to Attend This event takes place in…