Family Film Screening: Goat (2026)
Join us at the West Lawn branch for Sunday matinee movies for the whole family. Movies will be shown in English with Spanish subtitles. Únete a nosotros en la sucursal de West Lawn los domingos por la tarde para ver películas para…
Quilting
Join us to learn to quilt! The class is led by local Austin resident Jacqueline Doctor Johnson. Come expecting to learn, and to have some fun! Bring your own supplies. How to Attend This event takes place in person. Questions…
An A-maze-ing craft day
Build mazes using cardboard lids and Play-Doh, then use marbles to navigate your way through these creations. There are also other engaging activities available, including puzzles, board games and paper mazes for anyone who wants to join in. For children aged…
Chat and Craft
Drop in to complete a weekly craft and help decorate the kids room with your creations. Then chat with us about everything you are exploring and reading this summer. For kids ages 0 to 13. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…
Seed Library
We’re offering a variety of FREE seed packets to our patrons and visitors (3 packets per household/per visit). The selection is constantly growing and changing as we continue to receive donations (thanks to our many sponsors!). We plan to offer the…
Young at Heart: Short Story Discussion
Senior adults! Drop in for an afternoon short story discussion hosted by the Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center. We will listen collectively to a short story, then invite everyone to share their thoughts and impressions as we enjoy the…
STEAM Day with First Star Force
STEAM Day is a fun, story-powered introduction to science, technology, engineering, art and math for young learners. Each session starts with an engaging read aloud picture book, followed by a hands-on activity inspired directly by the story like building an…
STEAM Family Garden: Grow Your Own Chicago Rainbow Garden
Gardening is a fantastic hands‑on STEAM adventure for kids! Join Ms. My in our “Not‑So‑Secret” Garden to plant colorful seeds, explore how plants grow in Chicago’s climate and help cultivate a vibrant container garden of edible plants and flowers. Create…
Learn American Sign Language
Want to learn or brush up on your American Sign Language skills? Join the Thurgood Marshall Branch for this weekly virtual class. All levels of learners are welcome. Participation is required in this class. For adults, teens and kids ages 6 and up.…
Debating the Pros and Cons of AI
Are we becoming too dependent on AI? As AI becomes more commonly used, it is important to understand how it works and the potential effects it might have on our daily lives. In this program, two Chicago Public Library teen…