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YOUmedia Open Shop

Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch · 415 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL

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Teen Zone

Tue, May 12, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Austin-Irving Branch · 6100 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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STEAM Time

Tue, May 12, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Canaryville Branch · 642 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 6–9

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Garfield Park Neighborhood Market - Indoor Season

Garfield Park Neighborhood Market - Indoor Season · 135 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL

Farmers Market in Chicago, IL

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Glenwood Sunday Market

Glenwood Sunday Market · Chicago, IL

Farmers Market in Chicago, IL

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Green City Market West Loop

Green City Market West Loop · 115 S Sangamon St, Chicago, IL

Farmers Market in Chicago, IL

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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Money Museum

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Money Museum · 230 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, 60604, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

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The Polish Museum of America

The Polish Museum of America · 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, 60642, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

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Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Chicago · 1830 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL

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Live at the Second City: Comedy Dance Chicago presents HAPPY DANCE! Big Moves. Bigger Laughs

In 4 days · Sat, May 16, 7:00 PM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL · Ages 5–95

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Urban Air Chicago: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Chicago · 1801 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL

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Resume Writing Workshop

In 2 days · Thu, May 14, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago Bee Branch · 3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center

Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center · 1060 E. 47th St., Chicago, IL, 60653, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

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Pajama Story Time

Mon, Jun 22, 9:00 PM–9:45 PM UTC · Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport Branch · 3400 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL

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Get Ready for Baby

In 5 days · Sun, May 17, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center Branch · 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages Up to 5

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HERITAGE Museum of Asian Art

HERITAGE Museum of Asian Art · 3500 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL, 60609, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

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Parachute Play

In 5 days · Sun, May 17, 8:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

Fun with Kids

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8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine North Center · 3849 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

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Escape Room Play Test

In 6 days · Mon, May 18, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · West Pullman Branch · 830 W. 119th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10+

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LEGO® at the Library

In 2 days · Thu, May 14, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chinatown · 2100 S. Wentworth Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 5+

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Dot Art Inspired by Artist Yayoi Kusama

Tomorrow · Wed, May 13, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Blackstone Branch · 4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Adult Book Discussion: The Nickel Boys

In 4 days · Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Uptown · 929 W. Buena Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Sunday Play Group

In 5 days · Sun, May 17, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Northtown Branch · 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Come, Stay, Play / Ven, Quédate, Juega

Tomorrow · Wed, May 13, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · North Pulaski Branch · 4300 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Wednesday Afternoon Murder Mystery Book Club: The Good Sister

Tomorrow · Wed, May 13, 6:00 PM–7:15 PM UTC · Edgebrook Branch · 5331 W. Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages Up to 5

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Sky Zone Alsip: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Alsip · 12080 South Cicero Avenue, Alsip, IL · Ages 1+

Hidden Gems

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Mother Goose at Play: Toddler and Preschool Story and Play Time

Tomorrow · Wed, May 13, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Scottsdale Branch · 4101 W. 79th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages Up to 5

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Kids Night Out

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Oak Park · 124 N Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL

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Teen Game Night

In 6 days · Mon, May 18, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM UTC · Clearing Branch · 6423 W. 63rd Place, Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

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Adult Book Discussion: Glorious Exploits

In 2 days · Thu, May 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Garfield Ridge · 6348 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch

Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch · 3436 South King Drive, Chicago, IL

Library Program in Chicago, IL

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Mabel Manning Branch

Mabel Manning Branch · 6 South Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL

Library Program in Chicago, IL

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Sunday Play Group

In 5 days · Sun, May 17, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Northtown · 6800 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL

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Richard J. Daley Branch

Richard J. Daley Branch · 3400 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL

Library Program in Chicago, IL

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Science Club

In 4 days · Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Blackstone · 4904 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 6–13

Free Things to Do

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Richard M. Daley Branch

Richard M. Daley Branch · 733 N. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL

Library Program in Chicago, IL

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Lincoln Belmont Branch

Lincoln Belmont Branch · 1659 West Melrose Street, Chicago, IL

Library Program in Chicago, IL

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Saturday Open Play

In 4 days · Sat, May 16, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Kelly · 6151 S. Normal Blvd., Chicago, IL

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Rudy Lozano Branch

Rudy Lozano Branch · 1805 South Loomis Street, Chicago, IL

Library Program in Chicago, IL

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Opera Cat's Playhouse Story Time

In 3 days · Fri, May 15, 3:00 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Walker · 11071 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL

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John Merlo Branch

John Merlo Branch · 644 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL

Library Program in Chicago, IL

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West Loop Branch

West Loop Branch · 122 North Aberdeen Street, Chicago, IL

Library Program in Chicago, IL

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Kids Night Out!

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Glenview · 1855 Tower Dr., Glenview, IL

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Near North Branch

Near North Branch · 310 West Division Street, Chicago, IL

Library Program in Chicago, IL

Worth Exploring

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Summer Camp 2026

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Burr Ridge · 470 Village Center Dr., Burr Ridge, IL

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Main Event Hoffman Estates: Kids Eat Free

Happening now · Mar 15 – Jun 12 · Main Event Hoffman Estates · 2575 Pratum Ave, Hoffman Estates, IL

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TopGolf: $2 St. Pat’s Day Drafts

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · TopGolf Chicago - Schaumburg · 2050 Progress Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL

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Toddler Tuesdays

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Vernon Hills, IL · 701 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL

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Kids Night Out – Clay!

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Geneva · 1306 Commons Dr., Geneva, IL

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Outreach: Access Community Health Network

Tomorrow · Wed, May 13, 3:15 PM–5:15 PM UTC · West Chicago Avenue Branch · 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL