Intro to Photography: Photo Walk
Photographer Ashley Houghton will host a photo walk around Lincoln Square to practice all of the photography techniques we learned in the previous two sessions. We will have some DSLR cameras for you to use, you can also bring your own…
Weapons (2025)
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. © New Line cinema – 128 minutes – R Community…
The Auditorium: Open Mic in Austin
Welcome to Austin Open Mic: a new creative stage on the West Side at the Austin Branch Library. This is an open call for poets, singers, rappers, comedians, spoken word artists, and performers of all kinds to share their work…
Thursday Summer Story Times
Join Wrightwood-Ashburn story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please…
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 an electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity. Would you rather…
Seed Library
We’re offering a variety of FREE seed packets to our patrons and visitors (3 packets per household/per visit). The selection is constantly growing and changing as we continue to receive donations (thanks to our many sponsors!). We plan to offer the…
Kids Read by the River
Join us for quiet reading by our river rug. Get help choosing the perfect book, find a comfortable spot, and spend a bit of time reading with friends. For kids of all ages. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility…
Documentary Club: Time Passages with Director Kyle Henry
Join us for a Documentary Club screening of Time Passages, followed by a Q&A discussion with the director, Kyle Henry.About the FilmA pandemic rages across the globe. In the final months of his mother Elaine’s late-stage dementia, gay filmmaker Kyle Henry uses…
Jellyfish Suncatchers
Come make beautiful Jellyfish Suncatchers! All materials provided. Snacks are also available. For kids 3 and up.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…
Family Story Time
Join our story time, especially for our littlest patrons. We share songs, rhymes and books, then stay to play afterward. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please…