Teen Crafts: DIY Apron Decor
Get creative and decorate your own apron using fabric markers and Cricut heat press vinyl 🖌️ 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.…
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…
Come Play Chess with Us
Image courtesy of: teachbesideme.comCome and join us at the Chicago Bee Library with facilitator eMadeline Morgan starting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 2pm to 3pm! Every Tuesday!Whether you’ve never touched a chess piece or you’ve loved the game for years,…
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
Whether you’re journaling, starting a screenplay, crafting an article for work, or putting the finishing touches on your novel, we provide a quiet place to get some work done amongst peers! The strength of the Silent Scribe Society is in…
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…
Magnet Mania
Come join us to make mini magnets! We will offer all kinds of materials such as magazine cutouts, stickers, paint and so much more. You’ll learn how to set up your magnet, decorate it and assemble it to create your…
Work with Wires: Jewelry, Sculpture and More!
Attendees will be able to craft jewelry, keychains, and wire sculptures using either their imagination or a provided instructional packet; they may either take creations home or leave them at the branch to be showcased.For kids and teens 6 to 19…
Teen Gaming
Play games on our Nintendo Switch or card games in our teen space.For teens 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 must be made at…
Community Quilt Block Workshop with The WasteShed / Taller comunitario de bloques de colcha con The WasteShed
Learn how to make a simple quilt block and sew one up to donate to our community quilt! The WasteShed (with help from the Chicago Textile Center) is hosting a Quilt Block making workshop on August 12th where participants will…
Sesiones de GED: Ciencia con UIC Center for Literacy
Ăšnete al Centro de AlfabetizaciĂłn de UIC y desarrolla tus habilidades en preparaciĂłn para los exámenes del GED. Se requiere una prueba previa y registro. Recomendamos que los participantes traigan Ăştiles de escritura y un cuaderno. Para asistir a esta…