The Lizard y El Sol: Theater for the Very Young
When El Sol (the sun) mysteriously vanishes from the sky, it’s up to one brave Lizard to embark on a quest to find and bring back the light. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this enchanting retelling of a beloved…
Film Screening: Above and Beyond: The Story of Cpl. William T. Perkins, Jr. USMC (2006)
Join us for a special screening of Above and Beyond: The Story of Cpl. William T. Perkins, Jr. USMC, presented in partnership with the National Veterans Art Museum and followed by a conversation with the film’s producer, Debora Masterson. On…
Parachute Play
Join us for half an hour of songs, stories and parachute movement! For kids 0 to 5 with 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…
LEGO® and More Club
Join us to see what you can create with LEGO® bricks and other building materials! For kids 4 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.…
Afternoon Art
Join us for an afternoon of creativity. Participants will be able to follow Artist’s Studio prompts written by the Art Institute of Chicago or try something on their own. This is a drop-in program. For kids 5 to 13. AccessibilityNeed sign language…
Chicago-Story Time
Come out and hear and read all about Chicago. For kids 0 to 6.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 least 14…
White, Black, Brown: Becoming Puerto Rican in Chicago
Join us for a special author event in honor of Latine Heritage Month! Facing persistent exploitation, discrimination, and marginalization in the second half of the twentieth century, generations of Puerto Rican organizers and activists drew on multiple competing versions of nationalism…
Renaissance Project Presents LEGO® Club: Meet Dr. Leonidas Berry
This is a family-friendly program designed to learn about the life and work of Dr. Leonidas Berry. As an introduction to his collection and his impact in Chicago, participants will be putting together a model plane like the ones used by…
Family Game Night
Enjoy an exciting evening of games and fun! The library will be open extended hours for this extra special program featuring video games, board games, free food and more. This event was made possible in partnership with the City of Chicago…
LEGO® at the Library
Become a master builder at the library. We provide the LEGO® bricks; you provide the imagination. For ages 4 and up. Space limitations may apply. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or…