Events
Join us for half an hour of songs, stories and parachute movement!
For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…
Want to reserve the YOUmedia HWLC Recording Studio? First, you have to get certified!! Register for an introduction to sound recording, Garageband, equipment setup, save and exporting audio files.
After the certification, you can reserve…
Through this writing group, we will continue the legacy of writers that gathered before our times. As a member of the Silent Scribe Society, you can air out your woes, successes, and goals you have for your literature. You can focus on your…
Join experienced needleworker Adriana Reyneri for a beginner-friendly knitting and crochet group. Bring your own projects or challenge yourself to start something new. Materials will be provided by the library.
AccessibilityNeed sign…
Join us in the Popular Library at the Harold Washington Library Center for an English language class led by Erie House. In each class, you will learn basic English and about the library's English study resources such as…
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Design a keychain or pendant using Tinkercad, 3D design software. Your designs will then be 3D printed.
Classes and workshops at the Maker Lab are for ages 14 and up. All attendees must have basic computer and mouse skills.
… Drop in during Open Shop to:
Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity.Would…
Learn sewing basics and get creative at YOUmedia! Get certified to use the sewing machine to work on your own projects using materials from our fashion area. Teens who complete the certification process are approved to use the sewing…
Join us to see what you can create with LEGO® bricks and other fun building materials!
For kids 4 to 13.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or…
Do you like to play video games? Are you tired of the same AAA games everyone is playing? Want to try something fun that you probably never heard of?
Come to YOUmedia's IndieCade! We'll try out a bunch of indie games (games made…
Senior adults, here is a fun way to welcome back your feathered friends this Spring.
This homemade bird feeder consists of a pinecone, birdseed, and some twine to hang the feeder. Please note, this kit will require butter…
Senior adults! Drop in for an afternoon short story discussion hosted by the Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center. We will listen collectively to a short story, then invite everyone to share their thoughts and impressions as we…
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Welcome senior adults! Join us for a series of in-person events full of fun and relaxation. Come make new friends and reunite with old acquaintances, as we play some rounds of classic party games. We will also have a variety of…
Drop in during Open Shop to:
Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity.Would…
Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate. This conversation group is for people who already…
Use this journal to capture the season’s change. Go on a walk in a natural area near you and write or sketch your observations.
This grab and go kit is available at the 8th floor reference desk during library hours for the month of May…
Join an English class led by an Erie House tutor in the Popular Library of the Harold Washington Library Center. In each class, you will study intermediate-level English and learn about the library's English study resources such…
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HWLC 한국어 북클럽에 초대합니다. 이번 달에는 아시안 문화유산의 달을 맞아 윤흥길의 <완장>을 읽고 토론합니다.
『완장』은 한국전쟁 이후 우리 사회에 팽배했던 정치권력의 폭력성과 보통 사람들의 억울한 삶을 조명하며, 오늘날까지도 이어지는 암울한 역사와 권력의 어두운 이면을 예리하게 짚어낸 작품입니다. 특히 작가는 한국인의 권력의식을 ‘완장’이라는 상징물에 담아내고, 그와 얽혀 벌어지는…
Drop in during Open Shop to:
Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity.Would…