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Create personal zines using archival photos from the Vivian Harsh Collection. For ages 13-19
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Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring Chicago-based game designers Kevin Fair and Keshia Howard as they share their experiences, creative processes, and insights into the gaming industry. Learn how their work is shaping…
Join Ms. Annette and Ms. Arnette for story time with songs, rhymes, books and a craft.
Open to kids ages 2 to 6 years old and their caregivers.
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Please join us for a fun filled story time with songs, stories, poems and a craft.
For kids 18 months to 5 years.
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Join us to learn more about the organizations that serve the Washington Heights and neighboring Communities. The Community Resource Fair takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
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Portrait of a close-knit black family living in 1970s Brooklyn, as seen through the eyes of the youngest daughter. This comedy-drama follows them as they deal with money woes, eccentric neighbors and the sons' troublemaking.©Universal…
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Celebrate Black History Month by uncovering your family’s story! Join us for Tracing Our Roots, a beginner-friendly genealogy workshop designed to help participants explore African American ancestry. Learn how to navigate historical…
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Let’s celebrate Black History Month by decorating and styling unfinished ornaments meant to honor the rich culture, achievements and contributions of the African American community.
Refreshments will be served.
*This craft may…
Tween Craft Night
Canceled,Attention crafters, makers, dreamers and fidgeters! In our learn-together craft club, we provide the supplies and work together with library staff to learn a new craft skill. This month we practice crafts celebrating the 100th…
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Game on! Experienced gamers and newbies alike are welcome for a casual night of video and board games.
For ages 10 to 13.
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Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to learn Chess and engage in friendly matches. No signup required!
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Do you enjoy reading? If so, please come to our interactive book club! Join us for a discussion of the types of books you enjoy reading. Light refreshments will be served.
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Drop in for an open Cricut crafting session where you can explore Design Space, practice cutting materials, or get help with a project you’re working on. Whether you're a beginner or building your skills, staff will be available to guide…
Visit the children's department to learn about the textile traditions of West Africa with this hands-on craft project. Learn the history and meaning of adinkra symbols, then use glue and paint to create your own fabric square in the style…
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Celebrate Harsh Readers Circle's 40th season with us! The Circle welcomes Elizabeth Todd-Breland, co-author of February's selection I Didn't Come Here to Lie: My Life and Education.
Historian and educator Elizabeth Todd-Breland will…
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Join us for an inspiring poetry workshop hosted by The Artistic Escape, centered on Black history. Using archived materials such as magazines, films, images, audio, written excerpts, and other cultural media, participants explore how…
In the first half of the 20th century, Vivian Harsh created the Book Review and Lecture Forum. As Countee Cullen wrote in 1941, it: "aim[ed] to enrich the leisure time of confirmed readers while at the same time it bring[ing] to the…
We're offering a variety of FREE seed packets to our patrons and visitors (3 packets per household/per visit). The selection is constantly growing and changing as we continue to receive donations (thanks to our many sponsors!). We plan…
The Digital Storytelling & Design Workshops offer a creative and meaningful opportunity for participants to preserve and share their family’s history using Canva with hands-on help from a Reference Librarian. Through guided sessions,…
Using the free Chicago DigitalLearn platform, participants will learn the basics of using Microsoft Word.
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