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Do you like working on puzzles? Join Miss Krystal at the library for a relaxing hour of puzzles as we try to complete one each week!
For kids 6 to 13. Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
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Join us as we use our brain power to tackle puzzles, riddles, problems and compete with our friends.
For children 6 to 13 and their families. An adult caregiver is required for those 11 and under.
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Come hang out in the Teen Area after school. The space offers video games, a 3D printer and a vinyl cutter plus arts and crafts supplies. Whether you want to do homework, do something creative or just de-stress after school, we’d love to…
Join us for a fun arts and crafts activity.
For kids 6 to 13.
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Join us as we decorate a holiday ornament for you to take home.
For ages 6 to 13.
How to Attend
Register by 4:30 p.m. Monday, December 9. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A…
Registration closed Do you enjoy creating, gaming, listening to music and trying new things? Bring your friends and/or make new ones while you hang out, geek out and mess around!
Explore, learn and create together with different activities, games and…
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Learn the basics of 3D printing. Teens who complete all components of this session may use the Bezazian branch 3D printer.
Registration is required.
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Listen to a story and complete hands on STEAM activities based on our monthly theme! This month we will explore birds!
This ScienceConnections program is made possible with generous funding through the Chicago Public Library…
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Book Tea Talk
Canceled,Join Kelly Branch for a discussion of anything book related over tea and snacks! We can have a good conversation about our current reads, or our favorite books/series. We'll also talk about topics from social media that relate to…
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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 10 at 4:00pm (11 spots remaining)Register for event
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Create your own Holiday Stocking with our sewing machine. For adults 18+
Crea tu propio calcetín navideño usando nuestra maquina de cocer. Para adultos 18+
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are…
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Canceled,Join us for a fun afternoon of Nintendo Switch games, board games, trivia, snacks, and more.
For teens 13 to 19.
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Join us for our annual adult Holiday Craft. This year we will be making a cute snowman decoration to hang on your front door. Everything is included plus refreshments! Please cancel if you cannot attend 24 hours ahead of time so…
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Join us for a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas.Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a…
Join us for an gift making craft program for children, teens, and families! We'll be exploring different methods to create your own holiday gifts ahead of the holiday season!
For kids 6 to 18 and their families.
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Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Then join Literacy Chicago instructors for 90 minutes of English conversation on current events, life in Chicago and many other topics.…
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Join the Richard M. Daley Branch's romance book club, Flirty Fiction, for a discussion of Three Holidays and A Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin.
As strangers and seatmates Maryam Aziz and Anna Gibson fly to Toronto over the holidays--Maryam to… Join us for a 60-minute Deep Stretch class where you'll unwind and recharge. In this free class, we'll hold stretches longer to release tension and promote balance. Then, we'll wrap up with a soothing 15-minute guided meditation.
Whether…
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Adult Game Night
CanceledVisit the West Loop library every Tuesday evening to play one of our card and/or board games. We have a variety of 20 games to choose from, with options for 1 player up to 10! Game times vary between 5 - 60 minutes. Come…
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…