Kid-friendly events, parks & more.
Celebrate Juneteenth with upbeat stories, joyful songs and a fun craft that brings light to the holiday. For kids of all ages and their caregivers. Registration is encouraged but not required. How To Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal...
Join us for stories & songs on the Balcón (2nd floor) at Union Market's La Cosecha. The event is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
Butterfly Paint Party – Where Art Takes Flight! 🦋 Sunday, August 2nd, 9am -11am An unforgettable, hands-on experience that’s bursting with color, creativity, and a little bit of magic! Get ready to be enchanted at our Butterfly Paint Party —a live interactive adventure that blends the beauty of natu
Let’s take an imaginary walk down one of Chicago’s most colorful streets. In this playful, interactive program, attendees explore Devon Avenue through stories, music, movement and art. We will pretend to visit busy shops, hear fun rhythms, learn simple dance movements and discover foods, clothes...
Do you like to knit or crochet? Do you like to do cross-stitch or embroidery? Maybe you like origami. Whatever kind of craft you enjoy, you can come and join a community of crafters. Once a month, we will meet to work on our projects and hang out. Bring your own supplies and meet like-minded...
Calling all Chicago Foodies! Join us to make an iconic embossed art print of your favorite Chicago food. Hot dogs, pizza, tacos, you name it. No embossing experience required. For teens in high school. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?.
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. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance...
Join us for stories and a simple craft as we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. For children 3 to 8 with a caregiver. 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....
Have you heard of our branch’s Not-So-Secret Garden? Our community works hard to keep it looking beautiful. So why not capture that beauty in a photo, sketch, or with pastels? Various cameras and art supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity and love for nature. This activity is weather.
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