American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating more than 100 different creative works and writers spanning genres. Across time and tradition, prophets…
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official partner of Illinois America 250—a statewide effort to bring together Illinoisans’ diverse perspectives about our…
Nathaniel Mary Quinn: A Love Letter to My Mother
Nathaniel Mary Quinn’s first solo museum show in Chicago explores the artist’s formative years growing up in public housing, which he describes as “my first studio.” Alongside works on canvas and paper at the new National Public Housing Museum, the…
Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground
Imagine walking inside the thunderous sound of a taiko drum or feeling enveloped by the sinuous sounds of a saxophone, cello, or bass. What if your body became part of a visual landscape of colors, textures, and movements that resonated…
Castle
Don your armor, pull out your spellbooks, and straighten your crown; Castle, presented by Shriners Children’s, is coming back to Chicago Children’s Museum. In this original exhibit, children explore a castle complete with secret tunnels, a rope bridge, tower, dungeon,…
Spanish Conversation Group
From beginners to native speakers, all are welcome to come and enjoy speaking Spanish in this community-led program. If you have any questions, please reach out. Nos vemos! AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please…
Summer Origami Club for Teens
Come by the Teen Space this summer and learn some origami, the Japanese art of paper folding! We’ll be hanging out once a month and doing seasonal themed folds for all levels, beginner to advanced. Folding paper, instructions and snacks will be…
Chess Club
Want to learn chess or sharpen your skills? Come join us for open chess play, game analysis and tactical challenges. All skill levels are welcome. For adults, teens and kids 6 and up. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance…
Beginning Chess
Chess is a game that has been played and studied for well over a thousand years. It challenges our mind to strategize and teaches us to think about the moves we make and anticipate the consequences. The South Chicago branch library will…
Family Matinee Movie: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Join us for a screening of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseAfter a bite from a radioactive spider, Miles Morales becomes the one and only Spider-Man. When a dimensional gateway opens up, Miles soon realizes he isn’t the only spider superhero as…