Events
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Come one, come all to enjoy Whitney Young Library's community program: Reading the Court! Tell a friend to tell a friend that we have a lot in store for you on Wednesday, June 18th! We will have an afternoon full of fun-filled…
Summer Meals for Kids and Teens
In ProgressSummer meals provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository are available at the library, while supplies last. Lunch is served on a first-come, first-served basis and must be eaten onsite.
For children and teens up to 18.
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Window Painting
In Progress,Help us decorate for summer by painting Merlo's front windows! You can attend as a solo painter or in a small group (maximum 4 people). We provide paint and brushes.
Window spaces are available on a first come, first served basis! Please…
Seed Mosaic Workshop for Kids
In Progress,Come make your very own mosaic with real seeds. Learn about different types of seed and work with air clay to bring your vision to life. Let your creativity guide you and turn nature into art!
For kids 6 and up.
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Hey teens and tweens come join us for our Summer at CPL program. This will is an outdoors event, we are preparing our flower beds out front by adding fresh soil, planting seeds and nurturing them into beautiful flowers.
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Celebrate Pollinator Week at the Chicago Lawn branch by discovering the wonders of the native pollinators that call Chicago home and learn how you can create a habitat for them in your own yard!
Staff from the Field Museum…
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Join staff from the Forest Preserves of Cook County and learn about the natural world. Connect with nature through exploration learning, nature-based adventures and arts and crafts. This is a fun and educational program, perfect for…
Are you a fan of anime or Manga? Do you know the history of how it became to be? Join us as we have fun learning about this popular art form!
How to AttendThis event takes place on Zoom. [Register at least 24 hours before the event.] Only…
Join us for an afternoon of creativity! Each week we'll make a craft, enjoy some snacks and listen to music.
For tweens and teens 10 to 19.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?…
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Interested in ping pong? Or are you looking for a fun and competitive activity to liven up your week? Look no further, because the library is starting a league of its own in the YOUmedia room. Play an intense game against a friend or…
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Join the Field Museum in celebrating Pollinator Week by discovering the wonders of the native pollinators that call Chicago home and learn how you can create habitat for them in your own yard. Staff will explain how you can create a…
Tie-Dye Night for Teens
CanceledMeet us at the Chicago Bee Teen Space for Tie-Dye Wednesday Nights for teens! All summer we'll be making tie-dye clothing for participants to take home and keep. Instructions, materials, clothing for tie-dye, and refreshments will be…
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Join us at the library for this fun and creative program where children can build and create with LEGO® bricks. This is a great opportunity for kids to exercise their imaginations and work on fine motor skills in a supportive and engaging…
Hang out at the Brighton Park Branch this summer! Read, create art or learn to use our 3D Printer, button maker, sewing machine or vinyl cutter. Complete a Pick 4 game card for a chance to win grand…
Join us for an outdoor story time by the library fountain! We encourage you to bring something soft to sit on. In case of inclement weather, story time till take place inside.
For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.
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Miss Nancy and her friends Henrietta The Chicken, Opera Cat and Jack the Puppet read funny books, sing silly songs, do action rhymes and crafts. Join us for playgroup after.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
How to AttendRegister by…
Summer meals provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository are available at the library, while supplies last. Lunch is served on a first-come, first-served basis and must be eaten onsite.
For children and teens up to 18.
AccessibilityNeed…
Meet us at the Chicago Bee Teen Space every Friday this summer for Gaming Hours! NBA2K, Mario Kart, Ultimate Ninja Storm, Fortnite, and more! Two gaming consoles plus gaming laptops will be in use. Bring friends or come alone, but come…
Do you want to learn how to sew? Have a sewing machine but don't know how to use it? Join us for a beginner-friendly class to learn the basics of sewing. Start by getting to know your machine, then learn how to make simple…
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Meet your new Teen Associate Ms. Erin and help decorate the Teen Space for the summer learning challenge theme: Nature. We will be creating a window mural for selfies on the outside of the branch, as well as creating a flower garden escape…