Chicago Family Bingo
Join us for a fun-filled night of family fun as we play Chicago themed bingo! There are prizes for kids, adults and snacks! For anyone 3 and up. How to AttendRegister by 10:30 a.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public…
Children’s Craft Night: Junk Journals
Meet some new friends and make a one-of-a-kind junk journal, made from repurposed or secondhand materials. All supplies are provided. For kids 3 and up. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or…
Community Canvas Art/Arte en Comunidad
Join us for a special family art experience where each family will design and paint their own canvas masterpiece to be proudly displayed at the branch as part of our Community Art Exhibit! Work together to create a piece that…
Story Time with Illustrator Abraham Matias / Hora del cuento con el ilustrador Abraham Matias
Join this story time with our special guest, Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award-winning artist Abraham Matias! Enjoy the CPL Best of the Best picture book he illustrated, Popo the Xolo. Then learn more about his illustrations and make art alongside…
Open Play Time
Join us for a drop-in open play time! We have fun, educational toys and books available for self-directed play. For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call…
Family Crafts
Drop in for some arts and crafts for the whole family! For children 0 to 13 and their caregivers. 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…
Tween Designers
Join fellow tweens this summer for some fun crafts and games. For kids 9 to 13. Accessibility Need 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…
Tween Crafts
Each week we work on a different craft to celebrate summer at CPL! Join us this week to celebrate our Chapters of Chicago summer theme and decorate a notebook or bookmark with Chicago stickers! Use scrapbook paper, washi tape, and more…
Found in the Stars with Captain Curiosity
A galactic, coming-of-age adventure about the science of outer space and an artist’s journey to embracing his unique passions. With engaging storytelling, puppetry and creative characters (a romantic star, a party-loving photon, and a mischievous alien), Captain Curiosity brings the…
LEGO® at the Library
Come build with us! Bring your best ideas to life with our collection of LEGO® bricks. Then display your creations in the Children’s area for all to see! LEGO® bricks and materials provided. For ages 3 to 13. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation…