Kid-friendly events, parks & more.
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 as at the branch as we kick off an exciting summer of reading, learning and fun! During this family event, you can enjoy: Games Face painting DJ BINGO Double Dutch jumping Refreshments And more! Don't forget to sign up for summer reading and learn more about all the exciting programs,...
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...
Come hang out, mess around and geek out in the YOUmedia Teen Space inside the branch. Whether you want to do something creative or just de-stress, we’d love to see you there! The space offers board games, a 3D printer, vinyl cutter, arts and crafts, movies and more! Accessibility Need sign language.
Welcome, adventurers to the world of Dungeons & Dragons! In this thrilling one-shot tabletop role playing adventure, participants will choose from pre-made characters and use their imagination while teaming up to solve puzzles, discover treasure, and defeat the final boss. For teens 13 to 19....
Celebrate Pride Month with a screening of the film, Love, Simon (2018). "In this moving coming-of-age story, Simon is a closeted teen who falls for an anonymous online pen pal from his school who is also gay. When a blackmailer obtains his candid e-mails, Simon must reveal his sexuality to his...
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...
Bring the family to a lively, fun-filled story time celebrating pride and the LGBTQ+ community. For kids 0 to 5 years with a participating adult. How to Attend In order to provide a fun and safe program, this event is limited to 40 participants (kids and adults combined). Attendance is first-come,..
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.
Come celebrate all the amazing food Chicago has to offer by creating your favorite mini food charm with polymer clay! Our special guest, artist Adriana Stanton, will help us with our creations and talk about being an artist in Chicago. For tweens and teens in grades 6 through 12. Accessibility Need.
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