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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Disability Pride Storywalk: "You’re So Amazing" by James Catchpole
All Day
7/1–7/31
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Services Area
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
One-legged Joe is "amazing." He knows this because wherever he goes, people always tell him he's amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball, walking to get an ice cream, or even just eating an ice cream.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Idea Box: Disability Pride Month
All Day
7/1–7/31
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Idea Box
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
This month, we are exploring disability culture, community, and advocacy for Disability Pride Month. About Disability Pride
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Art Exhibit: "Tabernacle" by Phoebe Joan Darling
All Day
7/1–7/31
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Event Details:
This body of work by Phoebe Joan Darling features several 12x12" paintings, as well as some 16x12" weavings.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
Jul
19
2025
Sat
English Language Conversation
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Event Details:
Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.
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This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Jul
19
2025
Sat
Bilingual Coding For Kids
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
“Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! Sign up now to participate in fun brain breaks and learn about coding and its intersection with cybersecurity, AI, and more!”
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
19
2025
Sat
Shake, Rattle & Read
10:00am–10:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
Jul
19
2025
Sat
Kids Chess Class
10:15am–11:15am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:
Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed.
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Jul
19
2025
Sat
Finfit Life Health, Wealth, and Financial Fitness
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description
Financial services literacy education, Health and wellness education, and education on wellness and mindfulness.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
19
2025
Sat
Young & Restless
11:00am–11:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Young & Restless
Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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Jul
19
2025
Sat
Ananda Chicago Meditation Group
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
Ananda Chicago Meditation
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19
2025
Sat
chicago-sf book discussion
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description
discuss Hugo finalist novel The Tainted Cup by Jackson Bennett
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Jul
19
2025
Sat
International Decora Day Meet Up
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Meeting/Event Description
Kawaii Rebels Club is celebrating the unique style of decora with activities such as kandi bracelet and zine making! Bring your own stickers and art supplies for even more fun!
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Jul
19
2025
Sat
Hemingway Birthday Lecture
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description
Tentative lecture by guest speaker for Hemingway Birthday
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
Authors & Books
Main Library
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
Jul
19
2025
Sat
Tea & Terror Book Discussion: "What Kind of Mother"
3:30pm–4:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Scoville Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Event Details:
Tea & Terror
Join library staff for an afternoon of hot tea and terror in this exciting, horror-themed, bi-monthly book discussion. Horror is much more than ghost stories or bloody murders—it can be scary but also funny, sad, powerful, or moving. There's a whole universe of terror out there, waiting to be discovered by adventurous readers. Expect a variety of horror styles and subgenres—from the ghastly and gory to the spooky and sublime, from the horrors of the natural world to the supernatural terrors beyond!
In What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod Ch
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