Events
Join us for a lively morning of stories, songs and crafts. We enjoy 30 minutes of stories followed by 30 minutes of play and/or craft.
For kids 3 to 5 with a caregiver.
Únase a nosotros para una mañana de cuentos, canciones y manualidades.…
Join us for a drop-in open play time! We will have fun, educational toys and books available for self-directed play.
For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers.
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CircEsteem's Performance Troupe, made up of youth ages 12 to 18, will amaze and delight you as they perform circus skills such as juggling, stilt walking, tumbling and balance. After the show, audience members will be able interact with the…
Practice reading out loud with our summer interns. It’s a great way to earn your reading time for the summer reading program while hanging out with our cool teens. Bring your own book or grab one of ours.
For ages 5 to 9.
Practica la…
Enjoy a free boxed supper for children and teens 18 and under. Limited quantities available. Lunch is served on a first come, first served basis and must be eaten onsite.
Disfrute de una cena gratis para niños y adolescentes…
Join us for lunch and some entertainment: games, a movie or hands-on activities. Lunches are provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, while supplies last.
For ages 0 to 18.
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Watch a giant tortoise race the ninja turtles, walk an anteater by the tail, hold baby chicks, take a photo with a sloth or wear a chinchilla as a hat. Learn about different species and what makes them special in this amazing animal…
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CircEsteem's Performance Troupe, made up of youth ages 12 to 18, will amaze and delight you as they perform circus skills such as juggling, stilt walking, tumbling and balance. After the show, audience members will be able interact with the…
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Calling all LEGO enthusiasts and engineers! Drop in and use your imagination for open-ended building. Your creations will be on display at the library after the program.
For kids 6 to 13.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or…
Join us for an afternoon of creativity. Each week we will make different crafts.
For ages 10 to 13.Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…
Join our weekly family story time! Every week we sing songs, listen to rhymes and books that are about the world around us.
For kids 0 to 13 and their caregivers.
¡Únete a nuestra hora semanal de cuentos en familia! Cada semana…
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Visit Gage Park for our first Real Ones Read Book Club!
We’ll read and discuss The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.
Don’t worry about starting the book ahead of time – we’ll read it together!
Books and snacks will be…
We will be working on different types of activities from crafts to STEM projects while we listen to music and have lively conversations with other families in the community.
For kids 3 and up with an adult.
Trabajaremos en diferentes tipos…
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Watch a giant tortoise race the ninja turtles, walk an anteater by the tail, hold baby chicks, take a photo with a sloth or wear a chinchilla as a hat. Learn about different species and what makes them special in this amazing animal…
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Teens!The summer theme is Growing Minds, Going Green! and at Toman this month, you'll have an opportunity to make and create with nature.
Are you interested in recycling? Join this workshop to learn about papermaking at home. You'll learn…
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…
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Stop in to make a pocket-sized perler bead photo frame.
Ven a crear un marco de fotos de bolsillo con cuentas de Perler.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312)…
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Watch a giant tortoise race the ninja turtles, walk an anteater by the tail, hold baby chicks, take a photo with a sloth or wear a chinchilla as a hat. Learn about different species and what makes them special in this amazing animal…
Get more in tune with nature this summer with some fun outdoor activities. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
For ages 5 to 13.
DescripciónConéctate más con la naturaleza este verano con divertidas actividades al aire libre. Se…
Join Miss Taylor for storytelling, songs and rhymes! This 30-minute story time will be primarily presented in English, with Spanish incorporated through songs and rhymes. Stay after for an optional craft.
For kids 0 to 5 and their…