Events
Join us as we partner with Envision Unlimited, a local organization that empowers adults with disabilities. Every second Monday of the month, we will learn how to create small decorative rugs. All supplies will be provided,…
Join Jenny and the Dunning Cookbook Club for a discussion of a monthly cookbook pick and recipe review. Check out the book, test out as many recipes as you like, then we'll dish on what worked and what didn't! If you'd…
Whether you’re journaling, starting a screenplay, crafting an article for work, or putting the finishing touches on your novel, we provide a quiet place to get some work done amongst peers! The strength of the Silent Scribe Society is in…
Do you like to knit or crochet? Do you like to do cross-stitch or embroidery? Maybe you like origami. Whatever kind of craft you enjoy, you can come and join a community of crafters. Once a month, we will meet to work on our projects and…
Join us for our very popular Austin-Irving Simple Stitches Crochet Club. Bring a work in progress or come to learn basic crochet stitches and chat with other crafters. Yarn and hooks available. Knitters are welcome!
Accessibility Need sign…
Join us in the Popular Library at the Harold Washington Library Center for an English language class led by Erie House. In each class, you will learn basic English and about the library's English study resources such as…
Improve your ability to communicate in English. Join new English speakers for 90 minutes of English conversation. Different topics will be discussed each week.
No registration is necessary, all adult English learners are welcome…
- Online event
Join Clearing Branch for our Genre Book Club. Read a book from the selected genre each month, then talk about what you read in our monthly Zoom discussions.
How To Attend
This event takes place on Zoom. Only one registration per household…
- Online event
Join Jenny at the Dunning Branch for an hour of puzzles and puzzling together!
How to Attend This event takes place on Zoom. Register at least 24 hours before the event. Only one registration per household is needed. You’ll receive…
Do you like writing, whether you write fiction or non-fiction, poetry or song? If so, this creative writing group is for you! We know that writing is a passion, and if you are passionate about writing, join us as we virtually share our work…
If you enjoy playing Hearts or Spades, give Bridge a try! All levels are welcome.
Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…
Interested in joining Fiber Art "Commuknity" to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint,…
Join Kelly's YOUmedia every Wednesday to hang out and watch some anime! We’ll watch a different anime each month along with a selection of anime-related crafts. Plus, learn fun facts about anime and Japanese Culture. Anime Wednesday…
Bring your favorite projects (knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, or whatever craft you love to stitch). Please show us what you’ve been working on over the past year, month or week, and share your frustrations and accomplishments with an…
Join us for some crafting! Bring your own project, or work on a group project with us. If you're new to knitting and/or crocheting, we can help get you started.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility…
Do you like science fiction, fantasy, horror, or other speculative books? Meet fellow weird readers to discuss strange and thought-provoking fiction and non-fiction at Weird Book Club, an adult book discussion group that meets at…
Join us on Thursdays for Chair Yoga, a therapeutic class that aims to improve your range of motion, release your stress, and leave your body feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
Traditional yoga poses including stretches, balance…
In this informative workshop, members of the FTC Robotics Team Robophins 3216 of Whitney Young High School presents their introduction to Computer-Aided Design! Teens in the YOUMedia can watch as the Robophins demonstrate their design…
Welcome to the Sulzer Regional Maker Lab!
Drop in during Open Shop to work on personal projects or ask staff general questions regarding software or equipment. Use our Cricut electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, or…
Want to reserve the YOUmedia HWLC Recording Studio? First, you have to get certified! Register for an introduction to sound recording, Garageband, equipment setup, saving and exporting audio files.
After the certification, you can reserve…
