Events
Join us for songs, stories and other fun literacy activities!
For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.
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Get homework help from a certified teacher and learn about library resources with our expert librarians. Join other students and their families in this after-school learning program. Attend the whole session or drop in with a…
Registration closes December 4 at 4:00pm (17 spots remaining)Register for event
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Join Ms. Katie from the McKinley Park Branch to read books, sing songs and enjoy rhymes geared towards children 0 to 5 and their caregivers!
How to AttendThis event takes place on Zoom. Register by 12 p.m. the day of…
Registration closes December 4 at 12:00pm (42 spots remaining)Register for event - Online event
A different kind of book club focusing on narratives that can be read in a single sitting. Short stories are a great way to explore genres, authors, and ideas without the commitment of a longer book. Read a unique story every month and meet…
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Do you have a secret yarn stash? So do we! Join Legler Regional Library staff as we craft our way through our own yarn stash. Fiber artists of all abilities are welcome to meet and work on projects -- bring your own project or work on one…
Registration required (12 spots remaining)Register for event
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Join Ms. Beronica from the Manning Branch for this story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’re sharing songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.
This program is in English and Spanish.
For kids 0 to 5 and…
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Want to learn or brush up on your American Sign Language skills? Join the Thurgood Marshall Branch for this weekly virtual class. All levels of learners are welcome. Participation is required in this class.
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Registration closes December 4 at 3:30pm (2 spots remaining)Register for event
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Get homework help from a certified teacher and learn about library resources with our expert librarians. Join other students and their families in this after-school learning program. Attend the whole session or drop in with a…
Registration closes December 5 at 4:00pm (16 spots remaining)Register for event - ,
Join us for a screening of Creed III.After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed has been thriving in both his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian, resurfaces after serving a long sentence…
Grab your engineering caps and see what you can build! We have a new challenge each week.
For kids 3 to 14..
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.
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Join Jenny at the North Pulaski Branch for an hour of puzzles and puzzling together! We will meet the first Tuesday of every month on Zoom at 6pm. How to Attend This event takes place on Zoom. Register at least 24 hours before the…
Registration closes December 4 at 6:00pm (29 spots remaining)Register for event - ,Online event
Join Logan Square Branch for a discussion of The Waiting by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim. Current book club selections are available at the Logan Square Library circulation desk.
"The Waiting is the fictional story of Gwija, told by her…
Registration required (10 spots remaining)Register for event - ,Online event
Book Zoomies presents funny books, silly songs, action rhymes and cool crafts. Miss Henrietta, Opera Cat and Jack the Puppet join us, too.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
Photo Source: Nancy, CPLHow to AttendThis event takes place…
Registration required (34 spots remaining)Register for event - ,Online event
Learn about the Chicago Public Library's online resources, using your library card.
You'll learn how to access and use:
OverdriveHooplaFlipsterHow to AttendThis event takes place on Zoom. Only one registration per…
Registration closes December 5 at 12:00pm (7 spots remaining)Register for event
Jenga? Giant Connect 4? Uno, Sorry, or Go Fish? What are we playing this time? We have all kinds of games available each week - the whole family is welcome to join in the fun.
How to Attend This event takes place in person. Masks…
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Get homework help from a certified teacher and learn about library resources with our expert librarians. Join other students and their families in this after-school learning program. Attend the whole session or drop in with a…
Registration closes December 6 at 4:00pm (17 spots remaining)Register for event - ,Online event
Join us to discuss this year's One Book, One Chicago selection.
There There by Tommy Orange follows twelve characters from Native communities, all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, and all connected to one another in ways they may not…
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Join us to discuss a fascinating look at the dark side of female friendships in Wahala by Nikki May.
Three women unwittingly welcome a sinister presence into their friendship, wreaking havoc on their lives. Ronke, Boo, and Simi have…
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This presentation will help explain the different kinds of support available and how to access care when we or someone we love is diagnosed with a serious illness. Learn about palliative care and how it can help at any stage of a serious…
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Mother Goose on the Loose is a story time tailored for you and your terrific toddler! Miss Rebecca shares songs, rhymes and books, plus literacy tips you can practice at home.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own stuffed animal or…
Registration closes December 6 at 2:00pm (97 spots remaining)Register for event