Kid-friendly events, parks & more.
Enjoy an exciting evening of games and fun! The library will be open extended hours for this extra special program featuring video games, board games, free food and more. This event was made possible in partnership with the City of Chicago Mayor's Office of Community Safety. For families with kids..
Stop in the community room for some Nintendo Switch fun! Choose from our collection of games, such as Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. For ages 8 and up. Kids under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?..
Drop in and see what this week’s theme will be for our Summer at CPL! Each week we’ll have related books from our collection, trivia and an activity in the Children's Area. For kids 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please...
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.
Join us every Tuesday to sample our technological offerings. We have a 3D printer, vinyl cutter, laptops and a Nintendo Switch for gaming and even musical instruments! We also have card games, board games and pen and paper roleplaying games. For tweens and teens 10 to 19. Accessibility Need sign...
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...
What can you make with a pile of LEGO® bricks? Complete LEGO® challenges with free building time to follow. Bring your imagination and use our LEGO® collection to create something awesome! For kids 5 to 10. How to Attend Register by the start of the program. Chicago Public Library cannot collect...
Drop in to play videos games, board games or make a craft while hanging out at the library. For ages 8 and up. Pásate por la biblioteca para jugar videojuegos o juegos de mesa, o para hacer una manualidad mientras pasas el rato. Para edades de 8 años en adelante. Accessibility Need sign language...
Join us as we host family game night with a variety of games including Uno, checkers, chess and more! For all ages 6 and up. ¡Acompáñenos en nuestra noche de juegos en familia, con una variedad de juegos que incluye Uno, damas, ajedrez y más! Para todas las edades 6 y adelante. How to Attend...
Drop in for puzzles and board games the whole family can enjoy together. All ages welcome! Ven y disfruta de rompecabezas y juegos de mesa que toda la familia puede disfrutar juntos. ¡Todas las edades son bienvenidas! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance.
Join us for a summer craft all about our amazing city: this week, we're playing bingo with music from Chicago's greats! For kids 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to...
Join us for a very special rainbow story time! This month, we celebrate lovel. We are all special in some way and our differences make our world more colorful. That’s why the symbol of Pride is the rainbow flag! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books for the whole family to enjoy. For children 0 to 5..
Calling all families! Drop-in to make your own colorful word bracelet using letter beads and charms. Choose your favorite Chicago place, food or sports team and turn it into a bracelet you can wear or share. We will provide a light snack and crafting supplies. For ages 3 to 13. Accessibility Need...
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 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.
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.
Create Chicago food-themed art with local artist and educator Bernadette Foch. Follow her step-by-step instructions for a completed art piece. For kids 6 and up. How to Attend Register by 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 23. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A.
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