Events

Join us for a free literacy event celebrating your baby’s upcoming arrival! At this program for expectant parents and caregivers:

Explore bass guitar using online tutorials in a friendly group atmosphere! Great for beginners! 

AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…

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…

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Teens and tweens are invited to remix their favorite holiday songs using FL Studio software. Enjoy a fun musical activity and learn to produce your own music.

For ages 13-19.

How to AttendRegister for the…

Haiku is a Japanese-created poetry form that consists of three lines of five, seven, and five syllables each. We will select three words from the dictionary, sound out the syllables, and construct Haikus in the moment for30…

Need volunteer hours? Drop in to help our community put together zine and whistle kits to help our neighbors stay safe and informed. We will provide the materials to assemble kits.

For tweens and teens in grades 6 to 12.

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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…

Calling all preschoolers! Catch WTTW Kids Learn & Play featuring your favorite WTTW Kids characters. Participate in fun, guided learning while developing school readiness skills. 

Presented in partnership with WTTW. 

For kids 3…

Curious to learn a new skill? Need homework help? Or do you just want to take the time to geek out with friends? At YOUMedia Open Shop, you can do all of the above! Step right up and into things you have been itching to try.…

Come out to hear from Nestor & Ulpiano from La Humita on Wheels about how they started their food truck, how to find a truck, how they got their license from the City of Chicago, and how to develop recipes. We’ll also take a look at the…

Join us for a creative and inspiring one-hour workshop where you'll design your personalized vision board for the year ahead! ✨

We’ll provide everything you need—including magazines, materials, and good vibes—to help you visualize your…

The Illinois Prison Project (IPP) is a young nonprofit organization in Chicago that seeks to reduce mass incarceration by providing legal services to individuals incarcerated in the Illinois Department of Corrections. We focus on novel and…

Are you ready to elevate your computer skills?  Explore a variety of topics tailored to empower you digitally. From mastering essential software to harnessing the power of the internet, our lesson plans have something for…

Are you a fan of Anime or Manga? Do you know the history of how it came 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 one…

Real cameras. Real film. Real focus.

In this hands-on workshop with The Darkroom Chicago, teens will learn the basics of 35mm film photography — from shooting to developing their own rolls of film. No instant previews, no filters — just…

Calling all preschoolers! Catch WTTW Kids Learn & Play featuring your favorite WTTW Kids characters. Participate in fun, guided learning while developing school readiness skills. 

Presented in partnership with WTTW. 

For kids 3…

Need a gift for a special grown-up? Come chose to make a mini journal, decorate a necklace charm or bracelet, or sew a tiny pillow. We will also help you wrap your present before you go!

For ages 4 to 13.

How to AttendRegistration…

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 for a festive, hands-on sewing workshop designed to spark creativity and holiday cheer! Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or brand-new to sewing, this cozy crafting session will guide you step-by-step as you create your own…

Calling all preschoolers! Catch WTTW Kids Learn & Play featuring your favorite WTTW Kids characters. Participate in fun, guided learning while developing school readiness skills. 

Presented in partnership with WTTW. 

For kids 3…