Kid-friendly events, parks & more.
Presenter Esther Monaghan, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Pure Health Center , will discuss practical ways parents or caretakers can support their children as they transition into the school year. This presentation will focus on fostering emotional regulation and flexible thinking...
Celebrate what you're grateful for by decorating the tree in the Teen Zone with our notes of thanksgiving.
Stop by the children's area as we fold various animal images into beautiful pieces of origami. For kids, tweens and teens. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request...
Join us for a screening of Summer of Soul. This music documentary explores and reclaims the legacy of the six-week 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. It features unpublished footage of performances by Nina Simone, B.B. King, Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, and Gladys Knight & the Pips at Mount.
Join us in the library garden for a delightful story time filled with sunshine, fresh air and engaging tales for young listeners. Children and caregivers can enjoy stories and movement while surrounded by nature. Bring a blanket, soak up the season and celebrate the joy of reading together. For...
Visit Gage Park to learn (very) basic sewing skills! You'll learn how to thread a machine and sew pieces of fabric together to make a throw pillow! Materials will be provided. No experience needed. For teens ages 13 to 19. ¡Visita Gage Park para aprender habilidades de costura (muy) básicas!...
Wear something comfortable, grab a stuffed animal to cuddle and join us for Pajama Story Time! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for...
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. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Attention Toddlers and Parents/Caregivers: Join us for an hour of dinosaur-themed fun just for kids 18-36 months. We will read dino stories, sing songs, and play parachute games. Free play will conclude the program along with a snack to “chomp.” This program is for children ages 18-36...
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...
Whether gaming, learning new tech, or just vibing, we've got you covered! Join us this Summer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. 3D Printer Silhouette Vinyl Cutter Nintendo Switch DSLR Camera, Green Screen + Studio Lights Laptops + Headphones Button Maker Embroidery +...
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...
Join us for this story time tailored for you and your baby or toddler. We share songs, rhymes and books. For children birth to 3 years and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Young children and their adults are invited to hear stories and participate in songs, rhymes and more. Preschools and daycares, please call ahead to ensure we can accommodate your group. For ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility...
Come in for a fun afternoon of crafting and hanging out with friends. Each month there is a new seasonal craft. This month, Painting Animal Figures For kids 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email.
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