Events

More and more employers are using Zoom to conduct job interviews. If you've never used Zoom before, this session will teach you how to get started so you can ace your next virtual interview. We'll cover signing into an interview with a Zoom…

Are you looking for a way to chill after school? Check out our Teen Space and try our gaming systems and other tech, DIY art projects and crafts, or just watch a movie and enjoy some snacks.AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or…

Each week we will feature a drop-in activity which may include a simple STEM or craft activity, building materials, puzzles, toys or maybe even a coloring bonanza! This week, come do a hands-on nature science activity in honor of Earth…

Want to reserve the YOUmedia HWLC Recording Studio? First, you have to get certified!! Register for an introduction to sound recording, Garageband, equipment setup, save and exporting audio files.

After the certification, you can reserve…

Drop in after school and join us to make beaded keychains! Use a pattern, or design your own. All materials are provided.

For ages 5 to 13.

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Learn how to grow tomatoes using hydroponic gardening methods! 

For teens 13 to 18

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Come by and discuss your favorite comfort book. Teens ages 13-18 are encouraged to drop in and discuss their favorite book to read to escape the stressful obstacles one might endure. Comfort Book Club aims to provide a calming and welcoming…

Come hang out in our YOUMedia space and work those creative muscles! You can draw, paint, knit, or embroider, as well as design and print 3D objects, and make your own stickers with our Cricut vinyl cutter. 

For ages 10 to 19.

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If you can mix it, we can try to make it in this drop-in program that is part science, part art and pure fun. Find the perfect shade of blue, mix a yummy batch of cookies, make a fluffy batch of slime and more! Mix up new…

Do you love building with LEGO? Come and join us to complete a LEGO building challenge or for freestyle building. Just bring your creativity!

Open to ages 4 to 13.

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Make Shrinky Dinks of your favorite Manga characters. Here's your chance to talk about your favorite Manga while making a cool craft!

This month's book: Manga ranging from Pokemon to Splatoon

Please feel free to get a head start on the…

Join the branch staff for a cooking demonstration and learn how to make fun and yummy after-school snacks!

For kids 6 to 13. 

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center is excited to be raising awareness around how to recognize, respond to and report child sexual abuse. Join us to hear more about our prevention work, discover…

Stop by after school for some artsy coloring! We have all the supplies you need while you relax and hang out with friends. 

For ages 11 to 16.

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Come join LEGO® Club at Archer Heights! Put your engineering skills to the test with one of our challenges or use your imagination to build your own creations. We provide supplies! We also have DUPLO® bricks for younger siblings.

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Join us for a screening of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities…

Calling all middle schoolers. Come relax at the library on Tuesday evenings. Play video games on our Nintendo Switch, make crafts, make art and hang out with other middle schoolers after school.

Earn service hours for attendance!

For kids…

Molly Ringwald is an underprivileged Cinderella choosing between two prom princes: a charming preppy and a disarming buddy.

© Paramount Pictures – 96 minutes – Rating pg-13

Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of…

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…

Join us on Monday evenings to face off against your friends in tournaments on our gaming systems. A prize will go to the first place winner each night!

For kids 6 to 13.

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