Events
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Do you knit and crochet, or have always wanted to learn? Join our knit and crochet series at the Chinatown Branch. Meet new friends, learn new techniques or just have fun.
Must bring your own materials or borrow our limited supplies.
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Join us for an English and Mandarin Chinese story time. Your child learns best when having fun! Support your child’s pre-literacy skills through songs, stories and play.
For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
普通话和英语的故事时间。
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A 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…
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Join us in YOUmedia for a monthly Mindfulness 101 program where we'll explore calming techniques and activities to encourage tranquility in our day-to-day lives. In March, we'll create our own finger labyrinths -- travel-friendly, traceable…
Show your gaming skills and gain some new ones with the Chinatown Esports team!
We are playing a PS4 and a Switch game. All skill levels are welcome, so come ready to have some fun!
For kids 9 to 13.
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Come check out YOUmedia's 3D printer, Cricut and other creative technology.
Printer and Cricut access is first-come, first-serve.
For teens in high school.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility…
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Calling all Tweens! Stop by the library to create your own fusion bead (perler beads) design to take home.
For kids 9 to 13.
Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call…
Your child learns best when having fun! Support your child’s pre-literacy skills through songs, stories and play.
For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance…
A 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…
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Come close out your busy week and chill out playing games in YOUmedia. We’ll have the Switch running, puzzles, and various tabletop games – play an old favorite, or learn a new one!
For teens in high school.
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Hang out at YOUMedia and discover junk journaling! Junk journaling is the process of collaging repurposed materials to make personalized art. Bring your own junk or borrow some of ours to create something new!
Supplies are available while…
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Celebrate National Crayon Day as a family and create a colorful suncatcher!
For kids 5 to 13.
Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…
Your child learns best when having fun! Support your child’s pre-literacy skills through songs, stories and play.
For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance…
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Join Librarian Neil to read, discuss and make art based on the nonfiction book Seeker of Truth by Srividhya Venkat.
For kids 6 to 13.
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A 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…
Game On: Board Game Play
CanceledGot a board game as a gift or purchase, but don't know how to play it? Join the Chinatown Branch in collaboration with the Chicago Tabletop and Board Game Meetup Group to learn to play that gifted or purchased game or the…
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Why Youth Should Attend:
Explore career paths that actually spark your interest. Network with pros who’ve already made it. Find out how to make your dream job a reality.Experience hands on activities to try out your passions. Discover…
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A cheer event is a popular Japanese social activity where fans cheer along with a favorite movie. Bring your friends and fandom drip to a lively screening of Jujutsu Kaisen 0 with snacks and raffles. Cosplay encouraged!Movie…
Your child learns best when having fun! Support your child’s pre-literacy skills through songs, stories and play.
For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance…
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Join us with your preschooler to grow their practical life skills in this Montessori-inspired program! After story time, help your child learn to do an everyday activity by themselves.
For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
How to Attend
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