Events
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Join us to celebrate CPL's 150th birthday with various hands-on crafts, giant games, snacks and more. For families with kids of all ages.
Acompáñenos para celebrar el 150º cumpleaños de la Biblioteca Pública de Chicago con…
Registration closes June 9 at 10:00am (1 spot remaining)Register for event
You've seen Scott Green on Fool Us with Penn & Teller and on the scoreboard at the United Center as the Chicago Bulls' team magician. Now you can see him in person at your library, where he'll fool the entire family and keep you in…
Registration fullDrop in, use your imagination and explore using different materials independently.
For ages 3 to 13.
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This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the…
Join a special Pride Month story time featuring a local drag artist, facilitated by our children's librarians!
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
How to Attend This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all…
Registration required (5 spots remaining)Register for event
Bring the whole family for fun and interactive games. Each week we play different games.
For families with kids of all ages.
How to Attend
This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL…
Drop in for a book giveaway with our supporters from KPMG and various hands-on crafts.
For kids 2 to 10 and their caregivers.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL…
Registration closes June 12 at 10:30am (91 spots remaining)Register for eventJoin us for hands-on fun STEAM activities or crafts while learning about science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
For ages 6 to 13.
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This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL…
Registration closes June 12 at 3:00pm (15 spots remaining)Register for eventLet’s celebrate Pride month by coming together and making Shrinky Dink charms and Perler art! Make charms with your pronouns, flags or your own art showcasing all aspects of your identity (for all you multi-flag folks.)Make Pride Perler…
Come and join in to play various dice games! Families can play against other families or within their own groups to see who the winner is.
¡Ven y únete para jugar varios juegos de dados! Las familias pueden jugar contra otras familias o…
Join us for interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more.
For ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.
How to Attend
This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Register 24 hours before each…
Registration closes June 14 at 11:00am (27 spots remaining)Register for eventCome hang out and play games on the Switch and the Oculus VR headset. Challenge each other and compete with up to 3 friends.
For teens 13 to 19.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all…
Explore and learn about science through various hands-on activities related to the month's theme.
For families with kids 3 to 13.
Explora y aprenda sobre la ciencia a través de varias actividades relacionadas con el…
Registration closes June 16 at 10:00am (38 spots remaining)Register for event
Join us for hands-on fun STEAM activities or crafts while learning about science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
For ages 6 to 13.
How to Attend
This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL…
Registration closes June 19 at 3:00pm (23 spots remaining)Register for eventCome and join in to play various dice games! Families can play against other families or within their own groups to see who the winner is.
¡Ven y únete para jugar varios juegos de dados! Las familias pueden jugar contra otras familias o…
Join us for interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more.
For ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.
How to Attend
This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Register 24 hours before each…
Registration closes June 21 at 11:00am (35 spots remaining)Register for eventCome and get challenged to create something fun with Legos! No LEGO Challenge on July 20th.
¡Ven y acepta el desafío de construir algo divertido con Legos! No habrá LEGO Challenge en Julio 20.
How to AttendThis event takes…
Did you know moving pages and pop-up features have been on books for centuries? Come and learn a little about some and then create your own decoder wheel to write secret messages!
¿Sabías que las páginas móviles y las funciones…
Registration closes June 22 at 12:00am (50 spots remaining)Register for eventAre you a beginning reader and want to practice reading? Let’s read together and do a craft or activity. Copies of the selected title are available on the day of the program.
For ages 6 to 8.
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This event…
Join us for a screening of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar to celebrate Pride Month.
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar follows three New York drag queens travel cross-country on their way to…