Oh, the Horror! Book Club: From Hell
Do you love strange, creepy and straight-up scary books? Then join our online horror book club led by librarians at Chicago Public Library across the city. This month, we will be reading Alan Moore’s From Hell “Meet the most notorious serial killer…
Little Chicagoans Story Time
Join Miss Taylor for story time especially for our littlest Chicagoans! We’ll share themed songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities for all summer long. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers.AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance…
Free Summer Meals, Stories and Games for Kids and Teens/ Comidas de verano gratuitas, historias y juegos para niños y adolescentes
Enjoy a free boxed lunch for children and teens up to 18. Lunch is served on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last, and must be eaten onsite. In addition to that, budding readers can get together with us to read stories…
Let’s Make Ice Cream
Happiness in Every Scoop! Learn how to make ice cream in this fun science experiment, and make your own delicious ice cream from simple ingredients. You’ll never get “store-bought” ice cream again. Program led by our ASM Summer Interns! Toppings include:: Hershey syrupSprinklesWhipped CreamOreo…
Learn to Sew / Aprende a Coser
Join us for a three-week workshop to learn the basics of sewing! Learn your way around a sewing machine, make a tote bag, and learn basic tailoring to mend and alter clothes at home. Week 1: Sewing machine basics and…
Summer Meals for Kids and Teens / Almuerzos para Niños y Adolescentes
Enjoy a free boxed lunch for children and teens up to 18. Lunch is served on a first-come, first-served basis and must be eaten onsite, while supplies last. Disfrute de un almuerzo gratis para niños y adolescentes menores de 18 años. El…
Family Paint n’ Sip
Join us for an afternoon of collective creativity. Come for the art, stay for the community and refreshments. Afterwards, take your new art piece home for the whole family to enjoy! All materials provided.For all ages. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation…
Learn to Play Mahjong
Discover the fun of Chinese Mahjong! This beginner-friendly program will teach the basics of gameplay, tile identification, and simple strategies. No experience necessary, and all materials will be provided. Light refreshments will be available. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other…
Tales for Twos and Threes
Join us on Thursday mornings for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a simple craft and open play. For children 18 months to 5 with a caregiver. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184…
Knit Together
Join experienced needleworker Adriana Reyneri for a beginner-friendly knitting and crochet group. Bring your own projects or challenge yourself to start something new. Materials will be provided by the library. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this…