Book Buddy for Adults
Are you interested in reading English books? Do you need a friend to read with you and expand your reading by talking about characters, stories, and themes? Join our Book Buddy Program for adults, where we read together to prepare for our…
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification
Want to reserve the YOUmedia HWLC Recording Studio? First, you have to get certified! Register for an introduction to sound recording, Garageband, equipment setup, saving and exporting audio files. After the certification, you can reserve the recording studio and work…
Tuesday Night Bridge Club
If you enjoy playing Hearts or Spades, give Bridge a try! All levels are welcome. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at…
Teen Art Studio
Stop by the library to create some art. Art supplies will be provided, you must supply the creativity and magic. Paints, canvas, colored sand, easels, pencils, portrait paper, paint brushes and other art supplies will be provided. For teens in high…
Not-So-Secret Garden Party
Join us in the recently revived Not-So-Secret Garden for a community social gathering and celebration. DJRandpa will spin ethereal, summery and all-around pleasant vibes as we mingle and chat with our neighbors. This project was made possible by the hard work…
Come Play Chess with Us
Image courtesy of: teachbesideme.comCome and join us at the Chicago Bee Library with facilitator eMadeline Morgan starting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 2pm to 3pm! Every Tuesday!Whether you’ve never touched a chess piece or you’ve loved the game for years,…
Creative Writing Workshop
Are you interested in cultivating your creativity through writing? Write and share a poem, story, essay or memoir with writer Donna Pecore at the Budlong Woods Branch Writing Workshop. Open to all adults, no experience necessary. Share your workSupportive environmentFriendly group critique…
ESL Practice: English Conversation Group
Do you want to learn English? Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate. This group focuses on having lively discussions…
Trivia Night at Canaryville: Summer Fun Edition
Join us for a trivia game. The topic? All things summer! The questions will range from easy to difficult and we’ll be exploring summer treats, travel, the beach, and more. There is something for everyone and you never know what we’ll…
Family Story Time
Join our story time, especially for our littlest patrons. We share songs, rhymes and books, then stay to play afterward. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please…