Free Summer Meals, Stories and Games for Kids and Teens/ Comidas de verano gratuitas, historias y juegos 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, while supplies last, and must be eaten onsite. In addition to that, budding readers can get together with us to read stories…
Open Shop
Drop in during Open Shop to: Get a brief software overviewFind out how we can help with your projectCheck out what people are makingUse an electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity. Would you rather…
Job Seeker Resources
All are welcome to join the Jeffery Manor branch for a job-seeking workshop on strategies to help land your next job. How to AttendThis event takes place on Zoom. Register at least 24 hours before the event. Only one registration per…
Fire Safety Story Time with the Chicago Fire Department
Join us for a very special visit from the Chicago Fire Department! Hear a story, meet a firefighter, learn about fire safety and explore firefighter equipment, including a fire truck (as long as there are no emergencies). For kids 2 and up…
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…
Make Your Own Mosaic Coaster
Join us to make your own colorful mosaic coaster. All materials provided. For teens in high school ages 13-19. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests…
Improv Performance with Off Our Rockers
Summertime fun comedy games and scenes from Chicago’s favorite “Over 55” improv troupe. Off Our Rockers is a Second City trained group.How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Registration requested but not required. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance…
Teen Anime Night
Join us for a night of your favorite anime as we eat Japanese snacks and popcorn. 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 must be…
Better with a Beverage Book Discussion: The Hike
Join the Richard M. Daley Branch for a discussion of The Hike by Drew Magary.When Ben, a suburban family man, takes a business trip to rural Pennsylvania, he decides to spend the afternoon before his dinner meeting on a short hike.…
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…