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Design your own coaster or artwork using mosaic tiles. You can gather inspiration from nature, architecture, or art, just bring your creativity. All supplies will be provided. No experience necessary! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?..
Join us for a special craft time. All materials are provided. 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 request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14...
Have you heard of our branch’s Not-So-Secret Garden? Our community works hard to keep it looking beautiful. So why not capture that beauty in a photo, sketch, or with pastels? Various cameras and art supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity and love for nature. This activity is weather.
Using an Altoids tin, make yourself an aesthetic wallet, toiletry carrier, or collection display using tools like scrapbook paper, felt, stickers, and more. Leah from Chicago Craft Club will help you make the tin of your dreams! For tweens and teens ages 12 to 18. Accessibility Need sign language...
Are you searching for something to do with your preschoolers or babies around 5 pm? Come to the Jamaica Plain branch on Monday evenings at 5 pm for our pajama story time! We will hear three stories, do a variety of fingerplays and songs, have fun with props, and then have parachute time!...
Steve Musgrave provides various drawing materials including paper, pencils, colored pencils, and pastels and encourages participants to think of their favorite things to do in Chicago or what they love about their neighborhood. After a brief introduction to the materials, Steve will work with the...
Do you like to knit or crochet? Do you like to do cross-stitch or embroidery? Maybe you like origami. Whatever kind of craft you enjoy, you can come and join a community of crafters. Once a month, we will meet to work on our projects and hang out. Bring your own supplies and meet like-minded...
Unleash your inner artist with a world of fun and imaginative art inspired by books! Step into colorful stories and transform them into your own unique creations. This month, kids will explore the exciting idea that fashion is a form of art, inspired by the 2026 Met Gala theme. Through engaging...
Join Miss My for a Chicago‑themed paper‑folding celebration! From cranes to pop‑up flowers to skyline crafts, families explore the “Chapters of Chicago” through creative origami fun. Let’s fold, cut and create together Windy City style. Designed for children 6 and up, along with their caregivers....
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