Events
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Join us for a screening of Holiday Inn.A country roadhouse in Connecticut is turned into a nightclub 15 times a year in this stylish and snappy Bing Crosby-Fred Astaire musical that introduced "White Christmas," which won an Oscar for Best…
Stop by the library and unwind with art. We’ll have a variety of materials for you to explore and experience. Our focus will be on process and play, but you are welcome to bring ongoing projects with you.
For kids 6 to 13. (Children under…
Stop by on Thursday afternoons to play games on the Nintendo Switch!
For teens 12 to 19.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the library? Check out our…
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Join us in the library for this art workshop hosted by the Japanese Cultural Center of Chicago. From cranes to flowers to cute little boxes, origami is the Japanese art of paper folding that allows you to create anything your heart desires!…
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Stop by the library and unwind with board games. We’ll have a variety of games, like Monopoly, Yahtzee and Sorry for you to choose from. Instructions are provided with each game, so no prior knowledge is necessary. Come solo or in a group…
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Learn to use the sewing machine so you can walk in and use it on your own.
Certification is limited to 2 people. Unregistered participants may observe and complete certification later.For teens and tweens 12 and up.
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Join us for a screening of Scrooged.Modern version of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, with Bill Murray portraying a nasty, uncaring, unforgiving TV network president. On Christmas Eve he is visited by three ghosts who show him the error of his…
Stop by on Thursday afternoons to play games on the Nintendo Switch!
For teens 12 to 19.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the library? Check out our…
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The Merlo Adult Book Club discusses The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. Books are available on 2nd Fl.The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband - and of the…
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The Merlo Mystery Book Club discusses Christmas Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke. Books are available on the 2nd floor."While Hannah speeds through a lengthy holiday checklist, drama in town grows like Santa's waistline on Christmas…
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Come enjoy painting and reconnecting with people. Not an artist? Not a problem! All skill levels are welcome. Painting supplies will be provided, and templates will be available. At the end of the program, you will leave with your very own…
Registration required (3 spots remaining)Register for event Stop by the library and unwind with art. We’ll have a variety of materials for you to explore and experience. Our focus will be on process and play, but you are welcome to bring ongoing projects with you.
For kids 6 to 13. (Children under…
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Register to learn the basics of sound recording, Logic Pro, equipment setup and saving and exporting audio files. After certification you can reserve the studio to work on projects independently. Certification is limited to 3 people.
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Registration required (3 spots remaining)Register for event Stop by on Thursday afternoons to play games on the Nintendo Switch!
For teens 12 to 19.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the library? Check out our…
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Join us for a screening of The Polar Express .The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book…