Story Time
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.
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Chicago Favorites: Drawing Workshop with Illustrator Steve Musgrave
Steve Musgrave provides various drawing materials including paper, pencils, colored pencils, and pastels and encourages participants to think of their favorite things to do in Chicago or what they love about their neighborhood. After a brief introduction to the materials, Steve will work with the...
Poke Ball Sun Catchers
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Stop by the children's area to make and take home your own poke ball sun catcher using tissue paper and sticky contact paper. All materials provided. For kids 3 and up. How to Attend Online registration is optional. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal...
Game On
Video games? Board games? We have it all! Come hang out and game with your friends. For teens 13 to 19. 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.
Laikeshore Performance Workshop
The Laikeshore Performance Camp is led by Marissa Lichwick, a skilled filmmaker, actor and experienced teaching artist committed to the art of storytelling and nurturing young talent. This weekly performance camp serves as both a workshop and a rehearsal for a midsummer’s night dream. For kids 6...
Reel Life: Make Your Own Fishing Pole
Curious about fishing but not ready to spend a lot on new gear? Join us and learn how to build a simple, effective fishig pole using easy-to-find, budget-friendly materials. This program is for teens (age13-19) and tweens (age 10-12). Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other...
Adult Grab and Go: Resume and Job Hunting Tips
Come to Dunning for an adult grab and go kit with examples of how to write a cover letter and resume, tips on how to find resume/job/interview books in the library and a flyer for printing your resume. Folders are near the circulation desk and next to our job opportunities binder. Accessibility...
Lego® Club
Unleash your creativity with LEGO! Whether you love building towering castles, speedy race cars or imaginative worlds, this is your chance to make your ideas come to life with our collection of colorful bricks. We have plenty of space for free building, maybe a fun challenge or two and...
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Game Time
Drop in for tabletop and video gaming any time between 3-5pm. Come solo or bring a friend, bring your own game or use one of ours! For teens 13 to 18. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Cookie Book Club
Read and relax at our kids-only book club. This book club is for kids who wish to spend an hour reading books they want to read and eating cookies. Option to share what you read with others. Cookies provided. This program is part of Chicago Public Library's Jump into Reading initiative. For readers.
Lego® Club
We provide the LEGO® bricks and you provide the imagination. All creations are displayed with a juice box reception of the art to follow. For ages 5 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Story Time
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.
Chicago Foodies: Embossing Prints
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?.
Collage Zine Workshop
Wait, what’s a zine? Zines are many things, but at their simplest they're books made of paper and staples! Upcycle old comics & magazines into a creation to share with other zinesters at our art expo, New Expressions . For teens in grades 7 - 12. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or...
Sculpt Like Hunt and Perkins: A Creative Sculpting Workshop
This workshop highlights the accomplishments of Black Chicago sculptors with a spotlight on Richard Hunt and Marion Perkins. Hunt, a world-renowned sculptor and printmaker born in Chicago’s Woodlawn community and raised in Englewood, became one of the leading 20th century American artists. During...
Sculpt Like Hunt and Perkins: A Creative Sculpting Workshop
This workshop highlights the accomplishments of Black Chicago sculptors with a spotlight on Richard Hunt and Marion Perkins. Hunt, a world-renowned sculptor and printmaker born in Chicago’s Woodlawn community and raised in Englewood, became one of the leading 20th century American artists....
Father's Day Celebration Story Time
Join Miss Taylor and celebrate all the dads, papás, babas, abuelos, appas and more at this fun family story time! Stay afterward for a craft best made together. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?...
Hidden Gems
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Family Chalk Art
Bring your family and join us monthly in decorating the sidewalks in back of the building with chalk to spread some summer fun! We will need chalk, and I plan on making chalk paint out of cornstarch, food coloring/mica power, and water. This will be located behind the library on the river side...
Chicago Favorites: Drawing Workshop with Illustrator Steve Musgrave
Steve Musgrave provides various drawing materials including paper, pencils, colored pencils, and pastels and encourages participants to think of their favorite things to do in Chicago or what they love about their neighborhood. After a brief introduction to the materials, Steve will work with the...
Chicago Favorites: Drawing Workshop with Illustrator Steve Musgrave
Steve Musgrave provides various drawing materials including paper, pencils, colored pencils, and pastels and encourages participants to think of their favorite things to do in Chicago or what they love about their neighborhood. After a brief introduction to the materials, Steve will work with the...
Story Time
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.
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 (5/14): Sewing machine basics and practice sewing Week 2 (5/21): Fabric basics and making a tote bag Week 3...
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