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Story Time and Talk with Baobab Tree Children's House
Join the Manning Branch for a special story time with people from the Baobab Tree Children’s House. Instructors from the school will have children interacting with materials and shed light on Montessori education. For ages 0 to 7. How to Attend Register by 10:30 a.m. the day before the event....

Wildlife Education Show with Animal Quest
Explore a variety of awesome animals for a fun and interactive wildlife education show. Audience members of all ages can learn fascinating things about the animals and will have the opportunity to touch some of them. For ages 3 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other...

Family Chalk Art
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...

Ice Cream Social
Celebrate summer at the library with a sweet ice cream social in our outdoor garden! Kids can enjoy a tasty frozen treat while relaxing, playing and soaking up the sunshine. It's a perfect way to start the summer. Sign up for summer reading program, too! Ice cream treats (ice cream sandwiches:...

Film Screening: Above and Beyond (2006)
Join us for a special screening of Above and Beyond , presented in partnership with the National Veterans Art Museum and followed by a conversation with the film’s producer, Debora Masterson. On October 12, 1967, during Operation Medina in the Hai Lang National Forest, Cpl. William T. Perkins Jr.,..

Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet
Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.

Dance Story Time with Tutu School Ballet
Join us for a special dance-inspired story time presented by Tutu School Ballet. The program includes an introduction to ballet and dance, a read-aloud from Tutu School's monthly book club selection, dance participation and more! Tutu School is a collection of whimsical, boutique ballet...

Summer Kickoff Party
Join us as we kick off Summer at CPL. Sign up for our summer program, decorate a flag, participate in a scavenger hunt, read by the river, take home a book and much, much, more! For ages 0 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?...
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Story Time
Have fun and build literacy at the same time with stories, songs, rhymes and a craft! For kids 18 months to 5. How to Attend Register by 10:30 a.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email...

Teen Club @ Lincoln Park
Whether gaming, learning new tech, or just vibing, we’ve got you covered. Join us Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 3D Printer Silhouette Vinyl Cutter Nintendo Switch DSLR Camera, Green Screen + Studio Lights Laptops + Headphones Button Maker Embroidery + Jewelry Kit Air-Dry Clay, Acrylic..

Adult Book Club: Dust Child
Join McKinley Park for a discussion of a different book each month. 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 business days...
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