Family Fun Night: Dinosaur Bingo
Bring the whole family for a fun night of Dino-Bingo with prizes and a special dino-guest! Ages 6 and up with caregivers. How to AttendPlease register by the start of the program. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online…
Art for All Abilities: Drawing Chicago
Join us for a fun, relaxed art making environment where the project is approachable for any ability. This will be a collaboration with our Kids’ Messy Art program on Monday, July 20th, but for adults. We will be taking inspiration from artist Marvin…
Chicago Explorers
We’re working on different types of activities from crafts to STEAM projects while we listen to music and have lively conversations with other families in the community. For kids 3 and up with an adult. Trabajamos en diferentes tipos de…
Teen Creative Writing
Stop in to get inspiration, share ideas, and spend time writing together about anything and everything. For teens 13 to 19.AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations.…
Summer English Language Learning (ELL/ESL) Course / Curso de Inglés de Verano
Want to learn English? This twice-a-week course will help you with: Talking to your supervisors, your children’s teachers, neighbors, doctors and more.WritingListeningConversationVocabularyGrammarCultural understanding Classes are taught in small groups. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday starting July 13 – August 28th. Space is…
English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie
Join us in the Popular Library at the Harold Washington Library Center for an English language class led by Erie House. In each class, you will learn basic English and about the library’s English study resources such as Cell-Ed. Erie House is…
Knitting Circle
Do you knit, crochet, embroider or do another needlecraft? Join Logan Square’s Thursday Knitting Circle. Show us your work and learn from others in the group. No experience required. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for…
Roots with a View
Have you ever wanted to watch how roots grow underground? We’re making root viewers for everyone to take home, dissecting seeds to find the root embryo and making some cool root art. ScienceConnections programs are made possible in part by…
The Artist’s Studio in the Library
Join us for an afternoon of making art! Learn the basics of abstract drawing through activities created by the Art Institute of Chicago, help us reach our goal of making 1,000 origami cranes or explore your creative side on your own…
26th Annual Barrio Arts Fest
Join us for the 26th Annual Barrio Arts Fest on July 11 & 12, 2026, at NMPRAC! The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture today announced the headlining performers set to appear at this year’s 26th Barrio Arts…