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Idea Box: Arab American Heritage Month

All Day 3/31 - 4/26
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

This vibrant cultural month in the Idea Box is designed to foster understanding, appreciation, and celebration of Arab American heritage through a rich tapestry of art, clothing, flags, and books.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

This vibrant cultural month in the Idea Box is designed to foster understanding, appreciation, and celebration of Arab American heritage through a rich tapestry of art, clothing, flags, and books.

A drawing of acorn valley

Art Exhibition: "Tales From Acorn Valley" by Lucy Rose Till-Campbell

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Artist statement

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Artist statement

Breath of Fire (2020, hand cut paper, 10" x 13" unframed,14.25" x 17.25' framed)

Art Exhibit: "Circle of Ancestors" by Marea Cordero

All Day 4/7 - 5/16
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

“I want to bring people of various origins together. It is important to see the commonalities of ourselves in each other.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

“I want to bring people of various origins together. It is important to see the commonalities of ourselves in each other.

Percy Julian Exhibit

All Day 4/10 - 5/15
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

In honor of Percy Julian’s birthday on April 11, posters will be displayed at the library, sharing his significant achievements as a civil rights activist and one of the most important chemists of the 20th century.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

In honor of Percy Julian’s birthday on April 11, posters will be displayed at the library, sharing his significant achievements as a civil rights activist and one of the most important chemists of the 20th century.

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Creative Studio: Media Station 2 at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

Audio Booth Reservation

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

VeriSource Chicao Team Meeting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Team Meeting

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Team Meeting

Veterans for Unification

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Meeting for veterans with speaker to discuss health issues and other issues important to veterans.

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Meeting for veterans with speaker to discuss health issues and other issues important to veterans.

Oak Park Chapter Meeting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Meeting Space at Virtual
Description of Meeting/Event:

Monthly meeting

Virtual
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Meeting Space
Description of Meeting/Event

Monthly meeting

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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!

 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 11, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

Chicago DSA West Cook Branch Meeting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

April Meeting of the West Cook Branch of Chicago Democratic Socialists of America. The Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States, ...

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Description of Meeting/Event

April Meeting of the West Cook Branch of Chicago Democratic Socialists of America. The Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States, with over 100,000 members and chapters in all 50 states.

English Language Conversation

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 11, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
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.

FLWT Volunteer Scheduler Training

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Puppets on a stage

Young & Restless

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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...

#babytoddler

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 11, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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 »

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Paginas y Platicas: "Temporada de huracanas"

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

¡Acompáñanos al club de lectura de tu biblioteca! 

Disfruta una conversación sobre el libro escrito por Fernanda Melchor, "Temporada de huracanes". 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 11, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos al club de lectura de tu biblioteca! 

Disfruta una conversación sobre el libro escrito por Fernanda Melchor, "Temporada de huracanes". 

Pure Joy Ministries Meetting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Meeting with board members. Drinks and sandwiches will be brought in.

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Meeting with board members. Drinks and sandwiches will be brought in.

CNSC ND Creative Co-Working

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Creative Co-Working Attendees will bring art / craft projects to work on Light snacks and coloring sheets will be provided

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Description of Meeting/Event

Creative Co-Working
Attendees will bring art / craft projects to work on
Light snacks and coloring sheets will be provided

Ananda Chicago

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Meditation Group

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Meditation Group

Brownie Troop 47914 Meeting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Poetry Meeting/Poetry Fest

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

NCNW Day of Sisterhood

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Getting together to offer a new member orientation, recognize new members, and to have a fellowship with the members.

Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Getting together to offer a new member orientation, recognize new members, and to have a fellowship with the members.

Breath of Fire (2020, hand cut paper, 10" x 13" unframed,14.25" x 17.25' framed)

Art Exhibit Reception: "Circle of Ancestors" by Marea Cordero

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Art Reception: Meet artist Marea Cordero and enjoy light refreshments.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Art Reception: Meet artist Marea Cordero and enjoy light refreshments.

Week of the Young Child Open Play

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

To celebrate Week of the Young Child, we will be hosting an open play for families to explore, discover, and of course, play! Best for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

To celebrate Week of the Young Child, we will be hosting an open play for families to explore, discover, and of course, play! Best for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

Theta Chi Sigma Philo Meeting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room