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Level up your sales with this Business 101 course which will teach you the basics necessary to prepare for the 2026 Local Teen Craft & Author Fair which will take place on Sunday, September 20th. We will cover a range of topics such as details specific to our fair, practical skills for sales, and...
Try your hand at abstract art with scrape painting! No experience is needed to create a vibrant, one-of-a-kind artwork. All materials provided. For ages 13-19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or...
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...
Use our taste-safe solution of milk and food coloring to make art and explore bubble sensory bins. Dress for a mess. We will be outside if weather permits. Ages 0-5. Register.
Join us for "poet-tea!" Drink tea and write poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month . Make a "found poem" collage out of cut-out words or free write, then share what you wrote in an open mic-style "poetry slam." Or select a poem to read from our collection by a famous poet such as...
Design and craft your own glowing jellyfish lantern using simple materials and lots of imagination. No art experience is needed. Just come ready to create and have fun! Take home a unique lantern that lights up your space with ocean-inspired style. 🌊✨ For teens 13 to 19. Accessibility Need sign...
Join the Humboldt Park Branch as we explore the world of cookbooks! Each month we will read, cook, eat, and discuss from a different book from CPL's collection. This month's pick is Delicious Tonight by Nagi Maehashi! Please prepare one recipe from this month's cookbook to...
Join Craft Master Allie to make your own sparkly beaded houseplant like the TikTok trend! Both sessions will make the same project. Register.
Join us for an afternoon of creativity! Each week we'll make a craft, enjoy some snacks and listen to music. For tweens and teens in grades 6 through 12. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Interested in joining Fiber Art "Commuknity" to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting and other hand stitching. Bring your own...
Come hang out and turn flat sheets of paper into awesome 3D characters from your favorite video games and movies. From folding to finishing, you’ll learn the tricks to build a whole collection of cool paper toys to take home. For ages 10 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or...
Come to Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday afternoon of each month for our Knit and Crochet Circle! Whether you are just starting to learn or have valuable tips and experience to share, all skill levels are welcome to attend. Just bring needles and yarn! Accessibility Need.
April is National Poetry Month! Let's celebrate by making your own magnetic poetry. For grades 6-12. Registration required.
Those planning to attend are asked to prepare a recipe from the month's chosen cookbook and to bring that dish to the club's meeting to share. As we share and sample these culinary creations, we'll discuss food and cooking. Copies of the cookbook will be available to check out from the front desk...
Show off your arts and craft skills and enjoy a simple craft after Preschool Storytime. This craft will be appropriate for kids of all ages and can be done together as a family.
Come help us create a custom Minecraft world at the library! Build towering castles, craft intricate Redstone contraptions that defy logic, and explore landscapes teeming with hidden treasures and perilous challenges. Ages 10-18 years old. Registration required.
Registration Required. Ages 4-12 years, under 7 with accompanying adult. Paint a cute puffin by the sea.
Drop in after school and join us for Teen Craft Tuesdays! Every week, we'll do a different craft on Tuesdays after school. Come in and relax, get creative, and make something to take home! All materials will be provided. Discover the calming art of needle felting! In this hands-on workshop,...
Getting back into reading? Want to try new genres? Join the Chinatown Branch for our Literary Lounge Book Club! Each month we will explore a new genre and discuss not only the book, but also elements of the genre. This month's theme will be: Thriller. Dennis Lehane's Shutter Island , the basis for..
Attention crafters, makers, dreamers and fidgeters! In our learn-together craft club, we provide the supplies and work together with library staff to learn a new craft skill. For kids 8 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?...
Looking for something to do after school? Stop by for an hour of fun games, activities or crafts. For kids 6 to 13. Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312)...
Join us for a weekly book club where we practice reading with a buddy, play phonics and word games, and have lots of fun! For children 4 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org.