Toddler Story Time
Toddle on into this program full of stories, songs, stretches and a craft! For children 18 to 35 months with a caregiver. How to AttendRegister by 11 a.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information…
Adult Book Discussion: Mexican Gothic
Come join us for a discussion of Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Copies are available for checkout at the Toman Branch circulation desk.An isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic aristocrat. And a brave socialite drawn to expose their treacherous secrets.AccessibilityNeed sign language…
Read & Run Chicago: Chicago’s Fine Arts Building
Calling all architecture and Chicago history fans! Join Read & Run Chicago for a free evening in collaboration with the Chicago Public Library featuring Chicago’s Fine Arts Building by Keir Graff. We’ll run a two-mile, 12:00/mile paced run to and from…
Crafts for Grown-Ups: Mixed Media Character Art
Join local volunteer artist Steven Jura for an exploration in illustrative and character-based mixed media work! We’ll be experimenting with multi-colored paper, cotton, buttons, brass fasteners, and many different types of drawing utensils. This is all about having fun and getting…
Learn How to Raise Butterflies in Your Backyard!
Sue Fitzgerald, a local gardener and gardening educator, will teach us how to create butterfly habitats in our backyards that will encourage butterfly health and reproduction. A few participants will win a new butterfly habitat to start them on their…
Story Time
Acoustic guitar story time led by Ms. Erica. We sing old songs, new songs and read a book or two together. Songs in English and Spanish. Stories in English. For kids 0 to 5 years and their caregivers. How to…
Chicago Sip and Paint
Learn to paint a classic Chicago scene with a professional artist guiding you through the process! Juice and pop provided or bring your own beverage. All materials provided. For tweens and teens 10 to 19. How to Attend Register by the…
Ahoy! Back to School Lake Michigan Mermaid and Pirate Party
Join us for a festive whirlwind of mischievous and imaginative activities to kick off the school year in swashbuckling style. Argh! Join the fun and enter to win a backpack full of school supplies! For ages 2 to 13. How to…
Summer Activities / Actividades de verano
Join us for games, crafts or other activities. For ages 6 to 13. Kids under age 11 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Únase a nosotros para juegos, artesanias u otras actividades. Para edades de 6 a 13 años. Los…
Film Screening: Trolls Band Together (2023)
Join us for a screening of Trolls Band Together (2023).Plot overview:As they grow closer, Poppy discovers that Branch was once part of her favorite boy band phenomenon, BroZone, with his four brothers. When one of them, Floyd, is kidnapped by villains,…