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At this program we do multiple experiments that help us see the world in a different way. You can discover what is unique about a Bournelli tube, see what is backwards about refracted light, take an impossible walk and discover much…
Join Mr. Chris for story time where we'll share songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, movement and music. Followed by open play time.
For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or…
Learn to knit, increase your knitting skills, or just come to chat with other knitters. This class is free, but knitters must supply their own materials. We meet every Thursday evening.PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS…
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With your generous efforts in recent years (since 2020) supporting and sustaining the activities of the Chicago Public Library’s Edgewater Branch and Edgewater Village Chicago, volunteers each year have shared the joy of giving holiday…
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Back by popular demand! Attention book lovers: Join us in person for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers – and find out…
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Join us for a monthly discussion of a book that explores an aspect of the history of Chicago. Books will be available at the first floor circulation desk. This program is in partnership with the Edgewater Historical Society.
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Join Ms. Anne for an interactive program featuring read-aloud books, songs and movement activities. Tips for children's early literacy skill development are included for parents and caregivers.
For children 6 to 36 months and…
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Join us for a film screening of Edward Scissorhands.
A family takes in a young man with scissors for hands. He is the unfinished experiment of a local eccentric who died before completing his creation. Dubbed Edward, he quickly falls in…
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Warm up at the library with cookies, crafts and cocoa. The whole family can visit our craft tables to make holiday cards, winter ornaments and decorative snowflakes. Afterwards we will have a visit from our favorite holiday book…
Join Mr. Chris for story time where we'll share songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, movement and music. Followed by open play time.
For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or…
Want to learn chess or sharpen your skills? Come join us for open chess play, game analysis and tactical problems.
This program is for ages 8 to 80 and all skill levels are welcome, chess boards are included!
How to…
Learn to knit, increase your knitting skills, or just come to chat with other knitters. This class is free, but knitters must supply their own materials. We meet every Thursday evening.PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS…
Edgewater Memory Café
Canceled,Our monthly Memory Café offers a comfortable and supportive environment for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Activities at this event will vary at each meeting but will include games, arts and crafts, music, and more.…
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Join us for new community music jam sessions for musicians of all levels who play acoustic instruments. Participants also may be singers and listeners. Sessions are one hour and include group playing, solo/small group playing…
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Join us for a film screening of The Santa Clause.
A divorced adman inadvertently becomes the real Santa when he puts on the suit of the guy who fell off of his roof.
Registration is recommended but not required. Please register online or…
Monday Book Club
CanceledLooking for a morning of book conversation? Join us on the last Monday each month for a variety of fiction, classic, or nonfiction books. Copies of the books will be available each month at the Circulation Desk.
AccessibilityNeed…
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Join us for a film screening of Annie Hall.
Woody Allen cowrote and directed this Best Picture, and stars as a neurotic Jewish comedian and writer recounting the roller-coaster relationship he had with a kooky, WASPish aspiring singer. The…
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Join other area needlework enthusiasts to watch the movie The Naked Gun (1988) and knit, sew, crochet and craft while the film is on! Please bring your own materials with you to work on a current project and share your passion with…
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Join us for a film screening of Weapons.
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
Registration is…
Do you like building different objects and making your imagination come to life? If so, drop in for some design challenges and open play time with our collection of LEGO bricks! Afterwards, we will display your creation in the…