Events

Join us for a monthly Saturday Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs and play together. 

For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

Accessibility

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Stretch, meditate and relax. Classes are provided by Esperanza Health Center and recommended for beginners.

Estírate, medita y relájate. Las clases son proporcionadas por Esperanza Health Center y recomendadas para principiantes.

Teach your baby through play! We welcome infants and their caregivers to a multisensory environment, where they can learn through exploratory play.

For children 0 to 5 with their parents or caregivers.

¡Enséñele a su bebé a través del…

Do you need somewhere to wrap your holiday gifts? Come to the Mount Greenwood Branch! We will provide tape, scissors and a small supply of wrapping paper and ribbon. Feel free to bring your own or donate what you are not using. Drop in and…

For decades, Christmas in Chicago meant a trip or two to State Street to see the big department stores, and the stores went all-out for Christmas! Join us for an illustrated lecture that traces the history of Christmas celebrations on…

Join our story time for the whole family! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.

For kids 2 to 8 and their caregivers.

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Hosted by Chicago Chess Academy. Kids learn and play chess in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. No experience is necessary. 

For kids ages 6 to 12.

Organizado por Chicago Chess Academy. Los niños aprenden y juegan al ajedrez en…

Join us for stories, songs and fun for the family!

For kids 0 to 5 and their families.

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

Bring the family to a lively, fun-filled story time.

For kids 0 to 5 with a participating adult.How to Attend

In order to provide a fun and safe program, Family Story Time is limited to 25 participants (kids and adults combined). Attendance…

Bring the whole family to foster early literacy skills and have fun with stories, rhymes and songs with Lill! Story time is followed by open play in the children’s area where kids can build with giant blocks, use puppets and make new…

Spice up your kitchen and see what you can make with Ms. Shilo from Legler Regional Library!

For children 6 and up; younger children can also participate with a caregiver.

How to AttendThis event takes place on Zoom. Register by 10 a.m.…

Forward Chicago is hosting a Repair Cafe every 2nd Saturday of the month. 

This event will be held in our community room located on the first floor in our lobby area. If you need assistance locating the room, please see the…

Join us for a discussion of the book Everybody Pays by Maurice Possley and Rick Kogan. This is a gripping, true-crime page turner by two veteran Chicago journalists. It tells the story of an ordinary man, Bob Lowe, who…

Join the Brainerd branch and Kamaca Champion from the yarn store Miss Purl for a monthly knitting class for those new to the hobby or picking it up again.

Each month, Kamaca will lead a knit along on a seasonal project where patrons…

Create your own assemblage box inspired by the works of Joseph Cornell in this self-guided open studio program sponsored by the Art Institute of Chicago.

For kids 3 to 13 and their caregivers.

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Wish someone you love a Happy New Year by decorating a greeting card for them! Share a memory from 2024 or something you're looking forward to in 2025. Available during library hours at the craft table, while supplies last.

For…

Have you ever considered learning to sew? Come to the branch to learn the basics and create some projects together. 

How to Attend

This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Register by the…

The Holiday Gift Wrapping Center offers a communal space of holiday spirit to wrap your gifts and share wrapping tips or ideas. Stop in to wrap your gifts or bring the kids to wrap their gifts for others. Need extra hands to wrap…

Start your weekend at the library with penguin-themed stories, songs and a simple craft.

For children 2 to 6 with their caregivers.

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Join us for a holiday film screening!

The origins and inspiration of how he became Saint Nick, his love of making children happy, and where he got his flying reindeer and sleigh are explored in this animated classic…