Events
Every third Thursday, come hang out and play games on the Switch, PS4, and Wii. Challenge each other and compete in Mario Kart, Smash Bros and more.
For teens and tweens 10 to 19.
Cada tercer jueves, ven y pásala bien jugando con el…
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…
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Practice your early literacy skills with a Reading Buddy in English or Spanish! This program is meant for those who are learning their letter and rhyming sounds, beginning their reading journey or need practice reading…
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Join us for holiday card making, ornament making and food.
For all ages. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Únase a nosotros para crear tarjetas navideñas, adornos y comidas.
Para todas las edades. …
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Stop by to make and decorate your own gingerbread house.
For ages 5 and up.
Pasa por aquí para hacer y decorar tu propia casa de jengibre.
Para edades 5 en adelante.
How to AttendChicago Public Library cannot collect…
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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…
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 Register by the start of…
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 Register by the start of…
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Drop in and use your imagination to build different LEGO challenges.
For ages 6 to 13.
Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…
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A Saturday edition of our popular open play program featuring a mix of activities and social time for kids and their caregivers.
For children 0 to 5 and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Calling all preschoolers! Catch WTTW Kids Learn & Play featuring your favorite WTTW Kids characters. Participate in fun, guided learning while developing school readiness skills.
Presented in partnership with WTTW.
For kids 3…
Take your crochet skills to the next level! In this hands-on workshop, build on your basic crochet knowledge to learn new stitches, techniques and patterns. Participants should already be comfortable with basic stitches such as chain,…
Family Story Time
CanceledJoin our weekly family story time! Every week we sing songs, listen to rhymes and books of different themes.
For kids 0 to 13 and their caregivers.
¡Únete a nuestra hora semanal de cuentos familiares! Cada semana cantamos canciones,…
Join us for bilingual story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus craft activities in both English and Spanish.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language…
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Join us for a fun-filled family story time! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus a fun craft.
For kids 0 to 6 and their families.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?…
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Come and decorate holiday ornaments with us!
For all ages.
¡Ven y decora adornos navideños con nosotros!
Para todas las edades.
How to AttendRegister by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal…
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Join us to celebrate the holidays with music, crafts and more.
For kids 3 and up.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to…
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Test your architecture skills and build your very own mini gingerbread house. Materials are provided. Registration is required.
For children ages 8 and up.
ScienceConnections programs are made possible in part by S&C Electric…
Take your crochet skills to the next level! In this hands-on workshop, build on your basic crochet knowledge to learn new stitches, techniques and patterns. Participants should already be comfortable with basic stitches such as chain,…
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Get ready for a spin on the classic game of BINGO! Join us for an exciting and interactive evening of Family DJ BINGO with DJ Hutchman—a fun mix of music and games for all ages!
This isn’t your traditional bingo night. Instead of numbers,…