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…
A Walk in my City: Story Time
Join us as we read books about walking through the city. After, let’s build a city or skyline with magna tiles or LEGO bricks!For kids 3 and up. Únete a nosotros mientras leemos libros sobre una caminata por la ciudad.…
Film Screening: The Blues Brothers (1980)
Welcome to Weekend Cinema. Join us for a screening of The Blues Brothers (1980). Two soul-singing brothers are sent on a “mission from God” to raise $5000 to save a Chicago orphanage. On their fund-raising tour de force, they encounter a multitude…
Minecraft Club
Join us for some Minecraft fun! Meet other fans, share your ideas, and get creative with Minecraft-themed activities. Get the chance to play with your friends using the free website Eaglercraft.com. For kids 5 and up and their families.Accessibility Need sign…
Seed Library: Seeds Available
If you are interested in growing your own vegetables, herbs or flowers, we have seeds available for our patrons to take and use at home. There are lots of vegetable seeds to choose from along with a few herbs, flowers and native…
Color Me Relaxed
Looking for a pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon? Join us for adult coloring, a popular therapeutic activity used to reduce stress, improve mindfulness and foster creativity. According to the Mayo Clinic, the benefits of coloring can include improved…
Flowerpot Painting and Planting
Join us to explore another medium of art! Flowerpot painting! We will be providing small flowerpots, small plants and painting supplies. For kids 3 to 13. How to AttendRegister by July 20 at 3:00 p.m. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information…
Squish, Sculpt, Play-dough
Let creativity take shape at the library! Kids are invited to squish, roll and sculpt their own imaginative creations using colorful, kid‑friendly dough. This hands-on program encourages sensory play, fine motor skills and artistic expression in a fun, relaxed environment.…
Summer Meals for Kids and Teens
Healthy, nutritious summer meals are available to all children 18 and younger, while supplies last, Monday through Friday, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m, at the library. The Summer Meals program is sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.For kids and teens.Accessibility Need sign language interpretation…
ESL Practice: English Conversation Group
Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Then join Literacy Chicago instructors for 90 minutes of English conversation on current events, life in Chicago and many other topics. Learn to be more confident in…