STEAM Activities
Join us in exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) through fun, hands-on activities. For ages 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…
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 a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity. Would…
She Is Undefeated Career Readiness Workshop
Join in on this career readiness program hosted by She Is Undefeated. This a workforce initiative. This is a 10-week career readiness workshop series. Free Workshops for ages 16-24 years. Registration is encouraged. Register: www.sheisundefeated.com week with touch on a different…
Better with a Beverage Book Discussion: I Who Have Never Known Men
Join the Richard M. Daley Branch for a discussion of I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman.I Who Have Never Known Men is a haunting, heartbreaking post-apocalyptic novel of female friendship and intimacy, and the lengths people will go…
Open Play Time
Join us for a drop-in open play time! We have fun educational toys and books available for self-directed play. We end play time together with parachute play and a song with a big book. For kids 0 to 5 with their…
LEGO® Play Day
LEGO fans rejoice! Join other fans and enthusiasts as you create, challenge yourself and share ideas for your next creations made with our collection of LEGO bricks. Build as far as your imagination takes you or build using our challenges in this…
Knitting Class
Learn to knit, increase your knitting skills, or just come to chat with other knitters. This class is free, but knitters must supply their own materials. We meet every Thursday evening.PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. If you are a new…
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…
Summer Finale Party
Help us send summer off with a blast of fun! Find out how many prizes we won as a community, learn if you’re a raffle winner, play games, eat snacks and spend some time saying goodbye to summer! For all…
Abra-ka-Dabra Magic Show with Pocket Circus
Mr. Firu’s Abra-ka-dabra magic show is very interactive and a lot of fun! There is music playing during the whole show and a live dove appears as a grand finale. You will be amazed… and probably laugh a lot, too!…