Events
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Celebrate Halloween early this year with Mad Libs, crafts, candy and a fang-tastic Summerween giveaway. Mabel and Dipper would approve! The idea of Summerween first originated from an episode of the Disney Channel’s…
Join us for nature-themed fun as we share stories, songs, dancing, rhymes, crafts and more!
For ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver.
How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information…
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Measure and harness the sun’s power with solar panels, rechargeable batteries, and wires to create a solar battery charger.
For ages 13-18
How to Attend
Register 48 hours prior to the start of the event.…
In this American Red Cross certification two-part training presented by Soulful CPR Training, tweens and teens 11 to 16 will learn how to provide quality care to children of all ages. To receive the American Red…
In this American Red Cross certification two-part training presented by Soulful CPR Training, tweens and teens 11 to 16 will learn how to provide quality care to children of all ages. To receive the American Red…
Join us for a morning of nature-inspired creativity! We'll make beautiful crafts to celebrate the outdoors.
For ages 6 to 13 with a caregiver.
How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect…
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Have you ever slept in a wigwam? Or taken a selfie with Paul Bunyan? Ever stepped inside an alligator's mouth? Since Americans took to the highways for long-distance travel in the 1920s, entrepreneurs have been dreaming up unusual…
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Ready for s'more fun? Stop by the reference desk to participate in a s'more themed scavenger hunt and win a prize while supplies last.
For children ages 4 to 13.
How to AttendRegister by the start of the event. Chicago Public…
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Did you know that coloring books can relax your brain, improve motor skills, reduce anxiety, and improve focus? How cool is that?
Join us for an afternoon of coloring for adults while listening to a summer playlist. Anyone can be an…
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Calling all crafty adults! Decorate a clay pot with permanent markers and plant a succulent to put on display in your home.
Registration is required because supplies are limited.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…
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Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world…
Join us for nature-themed fun as we share stories, songs, dancing, rhymes, crafts and more!
For ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver.
How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information…
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Teens and tweens are invited to the Teen Zone to hang out, use laptops, and explore musical instruments. They can also use the Cricut cutting machine, 3D printer, DLSR camera, button maker and more.
For teens ages 12 to 17.
How to…
Developed by Mather Institute, Boost Your Brain and Memory is a 6-part, evidence-based program series designed to help you learn and practice the most promising strategies for keeping your brain healthy as you age. This program uses a…
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Do you enjoy browsing through cookbooks? Do you love trying new dishes? Are you looking for recipe inspiration? For July's discussion, attendees will discuss Mostly Plants by Tracy Pollan.
Browse the cookbook and select a recipe or…
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Get inspired to explore the great outdoors with a game or two of nature bingo. All participants will receive a nature-themed bingo card and have a chance to win a prize. One prize per person, while supplies last.
For adults, teens…
Join us for nature-themed fun as we share stories, songs, dancing, rhymes, crafts and more!
For ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver.
How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information…
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Extremely interactive one-man band emphasizing play, joy and connection. Includes all original songs that get kids excited about reading and instills a passion for books, especially encouraging kids to read about nature (the next best thing…
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Are you a reader looking for a murder mystery to solve, a thrill to seek, or a story full of suspense? If you answered yes to any or all these questions, you must join Edgebrook Branch's Wednesday Afternoon Murder Mystery Book Club!
For…
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Carla Bruni, preservation and resiliency specialist at the Chicago Bungalow Association, will be presenting a lecture on various methods homeowners and renters within old homes can take to lower their heating and cooling costs, and increase…