Preschool Story Time
Preschoolers have a blast and get ready to read in these 30-minute playful and active story times. Special guests include local author Roxanne Woodward on June 16 and firefighter Safet Slinic on July 21. Stay for an optional 10-minute play time.…
Puzzlemania
Do you like working on puzzles? Join Miss Krystal at the library for a relaxing hour of puzzles as we try to complete one each week! For kids 6 to 13. Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.…
Arty Afternoons: Paper Bag Houses
Join us for a fun craft turning boring paper bags into mini houses. For kids 6 to 13. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests…
Peace by Piece: A Fiber Art “Commuknity”
Interested in joining Fiber Art “Commuknity” to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting and other hand stitching. Bring…
Gamer’s Choice
Calling all tweens and teens who like to play video games! Come and play the Nintendo Switch. We have games such as Princess Peach: Showtime!, Minecraft, Mario Wonder and more. For ages 12 to 16. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other…
Story Time
Join this story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Space may be limited. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance…
Summer Meals for Kids and Teens / Almuerzos para Niños y Adolescentes
Enjoy a free boxed lunch for children and teens up to 18. Lunch is served on a first-come, first-served basis and must be eaten onsite, while supplies last. Disfrute de un almuerzo gratis para niños y adolescentes menores de 18 años. El…
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…
TV Screening: Family Matters (1989)
Celebrate the Chapters of Chicago this summer with weekly screenings of episodes of Chicago based Family Matters (1989) A suburban Chicago family is pestered by nerdy, nosy neighbor Steve Urkel in this long-running spin-off of ‘Perfect Strangers’ (Harriette Winslow was the wisecracking elevator operator…
Play at the Library: LEGO® and Giant Word Winder
We supply the bricks and the life-sized board game. Just bring a ton of imagination and get ready to build and play. For ages 5 and up. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312)…