Events
Visit Kelly's Adult Reference Desk to pick up a spice kit to take home. Each kit will include a sample of the highlighted spice, as well as recipes and information on the spice's cultural and historical significance. A selection of…
Visit Archer Heights' Adult Reference Desk for a spice kit to take home. Each kit will include a sample of the highlighted spice, as well as recipes and information on the spice's cultural and historical significance. A selection of…
The Chicago Department of Public Health provides free and confidential support to all community members. Services such as private chats with trained staff, guided self-help materials, wellness workshops, and referrals to local mental health…
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This 6-week series will combine mindfulness practices with yogic movement. Each session will begin with a pranayama breathing technique, followed by 30 minutes of gentle movement, and conclude with a brief body scan meditation. All bodies…
This winter, Healthcare Alternative Systems’ (HAS) Harm Reduction team will be at the Humboldt Park Branch every Tuesday from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. The team focuses on community outreach, connecting vulnerable populations to necessary resources…
Join us for some super sleuthing science! Go positively mad for puzzles, fingerprinting skills and even an escape game.
For ages 6 to 13.
This ScienceConnections program is made possible with generous funding through the Chicago Public…
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Presented by Susan Rothas, BSN, RN, CDP, Dementia Educator/Consultant.
Please join us to learn about what dementia is and how to detect the early symptoms that affect the brain due to normal aging. Susan has been involved in the care…
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Learn about AI. This workshop is for people with all levels of experience with AI. Presenters from the AI Safety Awareness Project will give a quick overview of the current state of AI capabilities, with a focus on how much has…
Join us to learn more about the organizations that serve the Washington Heights and neighboring Communities. The Community Resource Fair takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or…
Good foot and hand movements are key to maintaining balance, strength, and range of motion! Join us in exploring a series of movements that will help flex, stretch, and strengthen your hands and feet.
Presented by Mather and led by Elise…- ,
Join us for a hands-on physics and engineering lesson where you can design and build a carrier for a zipline. High school volunteers will guide you through an interactive design challenge involving key physics concepts and their…
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Calling all LEGO enthusiasts and engineers! We show you how to build with mini bricks as we take on building challenges and do some open-ended free play. Join us to make new friends while building STEAM (science, technology, engineering,…
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Design and build a contraption that will protect an egg from a fall.
For ages 6 to 13.
ScienceConnections programming is made possible with generous funding through the Chicago Public Library Foundation.
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Chair Yoga
CanceledJoin 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…
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Developed by Mather Institute, Boost Your Brain and Memory is a 6-part, evidence-based program series designed to help you learn and practice the most promising strategies for keeping your brain healthy as you age. This program uses a…
Join us for colorful science activities. In this session, we explore winter science, human senses, science and rainbow science.
For kids 6 to 11.
ScienceConnections programs are made possible in part by S&C Electric Company, Norfolk…
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Join us for a presentation titled "Black & African American Alcoholics in AA: A Historical Perspective" and community dialogue in honor of Black History Month. This event will highlight the voices, experiences and strengths…
