What’s In Your Closet
Join us for a ‘hands free’ conversation on buried treasures and what to do about acquiring, collecting, and saving! Tired of your family or friends trying to get rid of your things? Feeling like you don’t know what to do?…
Adult Book Discussion: An American Summer
Join us for a discussion of An American Summer by Alex Kotlowitz.From the bestselling author of There Are No Children Here, a richly textured, heartrending portrait of love and death in Chicago’s most turbulent neighborhoods.The numbers are staggering: over the past twenty…
Chair Meditation with Sahaja Yoga
Are you ready to comfort the mind, relax the body, and enlighten the spirit? Through meditation, Sahaja Yoga instructors will guide you towards achieving a state of mind that allows you to enjoy the present moment without any distractions. No supplies are…
Adult Grab and Go Kits: Emergency Preparedness
Stop by the branch and pick up an emergency preparedness kit put together especially for adults. You can explore it here or just grab one to take home. The kit will include emergency preparedness supplies and information. Available while supplies last.…
Adult Book Discussion: Circe
Join us for a friendly conversation of Circe by Madeline Miller at our latest monthly book discussion. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the…
Learn Basic Chinese Conversation
Learn the basics of Chinese conversation for everyone. The purpose of this activity is to better prepare for traveling to China and understand China’s local culture. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call…
Bingo and Loteria / Bingo y Lotería
Join us as we spend the afternoon playing Bingo and Loteria! ¡Únete a nosotras mientras pasamos la tarde jugando Bingo y Loteria! AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to…
Edgewater Community Music Jam
Join us for community music jam sessions for musicians of all levels who play acoustic instruments. Participants also may be singers and listeners. Sessions are one hour and include group playing, solo/small group playing and break/social time. Percussion instruments are provided,…
Film Screening: Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Join us for a family screening of Lilo & Stitch.A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend…
Stop Motion Videos
Lights, camera, action! Make a stop motion with video using a variety of craft supplies. Then share your fabulous creation with other young directors. For ages 6 to 12.AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184…