Festivals, street fairs, carnivals, and seasonal events in Cairo, IL. Big events you don't want to miss.
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Drop into YOUmedia and create your own diy holiday gifts. We have supplies for painting, drawing, clay art and more! For teens 13-19. Supplies are limited. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Read and relax at our kids-only book club. This book club is for kids who wish to spend an hour reading books they want to read and eating cookies. Option to share what you read with others. Cookies provided. This program is part of Chicago Public Library's Jump into Reading initiative. For readers.
The Second City’s Improv Supernova blasts open e.t.c.’s 50th Revue with the art form that started it all. No two performances are ever the same – every night is different, delightfully chaotic, and...
Join our book club 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...
Join staff from Mayfair Branch on Tuesday mornings at the Gompers Park Nature Play Space for stories, songs and rhymes! This is an outdoor event and we recommend bringing something to sit on in case the ground is wet. For children 18 months to 5 with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language...
Bring your own crafting project and join us as we chat, craft, and enjoy coffee or tea and snacks.
Are you inspired by titles like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Bad Kitty, or the classics like DC and Marvel? Together, we'll get creative, expand your imagination, and create the beginning of your story. Come ready to draw and write a story of your choosing. We have all the supplies and writing prompts to..
Drop in during Open Shop to: Get a brief software overview Find out how we can help with your project Check out what people are making Use an electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity. Would you rather join a class? Try one of our scheduled workshops . Can't..
Join us for a fun and relaxing evening sipping juice while painting! All skill levels are welcome. All materials are provided. Bring a friend and get creative! For teens 13 to 19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312)...
Join us in the RPLF Teen Zone to make fossil themed art with various art techniques! For our second event in the three-part series, we will introduce the art form of cyanotype printing using erasers and plants. Each technique in the series will symbolize the imprints that dinosaurs and other...
Join the West Town Branch Spanish book club La Esquina de Lectores , as we discuss Los nombres de Feliza by Juan Gabriel Vásquez. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request...
Join Librarian Megan for an interactive story time featuring patterns, colors, and community during this relaxing afternoon of reading together at the Smart Museum of Art. Read, sing and create handmade bookmark to use with all your summer reads. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend..
Do you like science fiction, fantasy, horror, or just plain strange books? Meet fellow weird readers to discuss strange and speculative fiction at Weird Book Club, an adult book discussion group that meets at Map Room , on the last Monday of every month. This month, we will be reading Mark Z....
In preparation for our visit from Harmony House on July 11th, we'll be sewing Chicago themed catnip toys. Only basic sewing skills required. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to..
Create a 3D work of art to take home or to leave on display at the library. Using air dried clay, a wooden skewer, wooden beads and paper, children will create a unique sculpture of their very own. For ages 6 and up. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot...
Join us for a discussion of Chicago House Music by Marguerite L. Harrold. In Chicago House Culture and Community , Marguerite Harrold tells the story of the genre’s rise and the prolific creators who have sustained it for decades. You’ll learn about house music’s early innovators, like Ron Hardy...
Let’s Get Caught Up on Projects! This month is open sewing, so bring along any projects that need attention— those from the library group. If you plan on joining us, this is a great time to see what we've been working on. Interested in becoming a member? Come meet us and see what...
Join Ms. Shelley for a mixed media project as we decoupage a sweet reversible wood butterfly. Registration is required. Children will not be permitted into the program. Please register online or join the waitlist. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for.
Do you love strange, creepy and straight-up scary books? Then join our online horror book club led by librarians at Chicago Public Library across the city. This month, we will be reading Mark Z. Danielewski's House of Leaves . "A novelistic mosaic that simultaneously reads like a thriller and like..
Start your weekend at the library with stories and a simple craft. For children 2 to 6 with their caregivers. 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....
Using a frame as a base, participants will use air-dry clay, magazine collage-style cutouts, and coloring tools to highlight symbolism and stories that best represent one's family. This is a collaboration event with the National Museum of Mexican Art. For ages 11-19. Registration encouraged....
Join us in a special collaboration between Chicago Public Library and the Senior Services Division of the Department of Family and Support Services. This month we will be discussing Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. How to Attend This event takes place on Zoom. Register at least 24 hours...
Drop in and become your own tattoo artist using henna with different pre-made tattoo sheets to trace. Or, if you're feeling adventurous, create your own designs to draw on yourself or friends. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please...
Miss Nancy and her friends Henrietta the Chicken, Opera Cat and Jack the Puppet read funny books, sing silly songs, do action rhymes and crafts. Join us for playgroup after. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend Register by the start of the last event. Chicago Public Library cannot...
Join Ms. Carlynn for story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call...
Join experienced needleworker Adriana Reyneri for a beginner-friendly knitting and crochet group. Bring your own projects or challenge yourself to start something new. Materials will be provided by the library. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for...
Children and their families are invited to story time for songs, books and a craft to make together, followed by play time. For kids 0 to 5 and their families. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Join the RJ Daley-Bridgeport Library as we explore various cuisines through different cookbooks. Participants should choose one recipe to prepare and share at the meeting. Attendees will gather, discuss recipes, and enjoy offerings. This month's cookbook is Chaat by Maneet Chauhan. Longlisted for...
Join us for Chicago inspired arts and crafts that explore all that makes our city unique. For kids 4 to 12. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Registration is recommended but not required. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent...
Join us for a new annual event. Paint a rock with paint markers that will be added to our annual library community stepping stone. Before any painting begins, we will ceremonially be placing last year's stepping stone in the front of the library. All materials provided. Accessibility Need sign...
Join Ms. Tara for a story time especially for preschoolers! We’ll share songs, rhymes, books and early literacy tips. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Join us for a very special visit from Public Education Officer Safet Slinic and his firefighter teammates. We will be reading a story, learning about fire safety and exploring a fire truck! For kids 18 months and up. How to Attend Register by 10:30 a.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public...
Come to Roden Library and meet like-minded friends, gaining inspiration and support and sharing your projects with others. Whether you are just starting to learn your creative craft or have valuable tips and experience to share, all skill levels and ages are welcome to attend. Bring your own...
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. For children 0 to 5. Acompáñanos para disfrutar de media hora de cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español. Para niños 0 a 5. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance..
Join us for interactive stories, songs and playtime! For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. 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...
Curious about sewing accessories, clothes, or plushies? Interested in learning to use a sewing machine or upgrading your skills? Join a librarian in experimenting with different fabrics, mending rips and holes in clothes, working on projects from home, and bouncing around ideas related to all...
Returning books or picking up movies for the weekend? Drop in for a craft that you can make in the branch or grab and go to make at home later! Available while supplies last. For ages 3 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance? Please call (312)...
Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary by making patriotic crafts and decorations. For ages 6 to 13. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to...
Visit YOUmedia (our dedicated Teen space) to make different art projects every Tuesday this summer. Supplies and materials will all be provided for each meeting. Teens are welcome to bring projects they are currently working on if they'd prefer. For Teens 13 - 19. Accessibility Need sign language...
Let's explore Keith Haring's work together with this beginner friendly watercolor craft! Join library staff and Envision Unlimited members as we celebrate inclusion and love through art. All supplies and instruction are provided. Just bring your creativity! For adults, teens and kids 6 and up....
Join us for tales of wonder and enchantment. For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend Register by 4 p.m. Monday, June 8. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder,...