Events
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Join us for a screening of Violent Night.
On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus finds himself on a surprise mission to protect a group of hostages. When a group of mercenaries breaks into the compound of a rich family, they don't foresee Santa's…
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Join us for a screening of Almost Christmas.
An African-American widower asks his family to join him for their first Christmas since his wife passed away. However, having all of them under one roof leads to a number of personal…
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BRRRR it’s getting cold outside!
Come join us to make some homemade hand warmers. Perfect gift for family and friends or even just to stay warm as the weather gets chilly. Materials will be provided.
Accessibility
Need sign language…
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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 by…
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Join us for a special jewelry-making workshop inspired by the spirit of Kwanzaa! In this hands-on program, participants will learn simple jewelry-making techniques while exploring the holiday’s seven principles —
Umoja (Unity)Kujichagulia…
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Join us for a screening of New Year's Eve.
Featuring an all-star cast including Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl and Sarah Jessica Parker, this comedy-drama follows a variety of couples and singles as they roam the streets of New York City…
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Do you have resolutions for the new year and nowhere to write them? Come in and learn how to bind your very own journal. Materials are provided.
For all ages 10 and up.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility…
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Join Pullman Branch for a discussion of Evergreen by Naomi Hirahara."Los Angeles, 1946: It's been two years since Aki Ito and her family were released from Manzanar detention center and resettled in Chicago with other Japanese…
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In celebration of Black History Month, join Pullman Branch for a discussion of Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez."Inspired by true events that rocked the nation, a profoundly moving novel about a Black nurse in…
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In celebrations of Women's History month join in the discussion of Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez which is the 2025 One Book, One Chicago.
"A blazing talent debuts with the tale of a status-driven wedding planner grappling…
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The Mad Hatters are coming! Join us for a fun-filled program of stories, poems and songs by the Mad Hatters, a community project of the Junior League of Chicago. Hear some all-time favorite books performed with festive hats and exciting…
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Join us to learn from Legal Action Chicago about Illinois' Low Income Discount Rates (LIDR) programs. Peoples Gas and Comed customers earning up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level are eligible for up to 83% off of…
