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Drop-In Gaming Hours

Starts in 3 hrs · Fri, May 15, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chicago Bee Branch · 3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Saturday Story Time

Sat, May 16, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport Branch · 3400 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL

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Open Play Time

Happening now · Fri, May 15, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · West Loop Branch · 122 N. Aberdeen Street, Chicago, IL

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WTTW Kids Learn & Play

Sat, May 16, 4:00 PM–4:45 PM UTC · Garfield Ridge · 6348 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Garfield Park Neighborhood Market - Indoor Season

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

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Glenwood Sunday Market

Glenwood Sunday Market · Chicago, IL

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Green City Market West Loop

Green City Market West Loop · 115 S Sangamon St, 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

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The Polish Museum of America

The Polish Museum of America · 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, 60642, 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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LEGO® and More Club

In 4 days · Tue, May 19, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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

Tomorrow · 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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Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center

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

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Lego® Club

In 4 days · Tue, May 19, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Merlo · 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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HERITAGE Museum of Asian Art

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

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Sew a Mini-Moon Pillow

In 4 days · Tue, May 19, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Merlo Branch · 644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL

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City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower

City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower · 806 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611, Chicago, IL

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Fun with Kids

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Escape Room: Mystery Incorporated

In 5 days · Wed, May 20, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Rogers Park Branch · 6907 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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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 3 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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Teen Club @ Lincoln Park

In 6 days · Thu, May 21, 8:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Park Branch · 1150 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Adult Book Discussion: The Nickel Boys

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

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Buttons & Beads

In 4 days · Tue, May 19, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Sulzer Regional Library · 4455 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

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Sunday Play Group

In 2 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

In 4 days · Wed, May 20, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · North Pulaski Branch · 4300 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL

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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+

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Hidden Gems

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

In 4 days · Wed, May 20, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Scottsdale Branch · 4101 W. 79th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages Up to 5

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Tween Craft Night

In 6 days · Thu, May 21, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Woodson Regional Library · 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL · Ages 8+

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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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Open Play Time

In 6 days · Fri, May 22, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Blackstone · 4904 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago, IL

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Teen Game Night

In 2 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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Tales for Twos and Threes

In 5 days · Thu, May 21, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Mayfair Branch · 4400 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL

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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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West Loop Branch

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

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Near North Branch

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

Library Program in Chicago, IL

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Free Things to Do

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Teen Zone

In 4 days · Tue, May 19, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Dunning Branch · 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Teen Game Night

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

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Board Game Night

In 4 days · Tue, May 19, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · South Chicago Branch · 9055 S. Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL

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YOUmedia Open Shop

In 4 days · Tue, May 19, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Whitney M. Young, Jr. · 415 East 79th St., Chicago, IL

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WTTW Kids Learn & Play

In 5 days · Thu, May 21, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Budlong Woods Branch · 5630 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Opera Cat's Playhouse Story Time

In 6 days · Fri, May 22, 3:00 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Walker · 11071 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL

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Kids Night Out – Clay

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

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Twisted Threads: Fiber Arts Club- Open Crafting

In 6 days · Fri, May 22, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Avalon · 8148 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago, IL

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LEGO® in the Library

In 6 days · Thu, May 21, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Northtown · 6800 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 5+

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New This Week

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Crafty Kids

In 6 days · Thu, May 21, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Chicago Bee · 3647 S. State St., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Saturday Open Play

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

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Lego® Club

In 6 days · Thu, May 21, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Independence · 4024 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL

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Story Time

In 2 days · Mon, May 18, 3:00 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Blackstone Branch · 4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 2+

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Hands-on STEAM

In 6 days · Thu, May 21, 11:00 PM–12:15 AM UTC · Jefferson Park · 5363 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL

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Game On!

In 6 days · Thu, May 21, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · West Lawn · 4020 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–19

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