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One-on-One Small Business Consulting

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Businesses
Event Details:

Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).

Pop-Up Shop items for sale

Library Store Pop-Up Shop

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Lobby at Main Library
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Visit us to purchase new branded merchandise (or shop online anytime at oppl.org/store). All sales are final; no refunds, no exchanges. For online orders: pick-up is ava...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Visit us to purchase new branded merchandise (or shop online anytime at oppl.org/store).

All sales are final; no refunds, no exchanges.

movie

Hispanic Heritage Month Teen Movie: Blue Beetle!

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us for a special showing of the movie "Blue Beetle"! This September we're kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of a movie that reflects family values and of...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Join us for a special showing of the movie "Blue Beetle"!

This September we're kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of a movie that reflects family values and offers respect to Hispanic culture in a super way!

Tutoring

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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

Veterans for Unification

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

non-profit organization providing assistance to veterans

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

non-profit organization providing assistance to veterans

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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 d...

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.

English written above an open book, surrounded by English phrases

English Language Conversation

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
English Language Conversation:

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 f...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining: 32

English Language Conversation

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. Free and open to all English language learners.

Girl Scouts

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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

ILLCF Oral History

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

The ILLCF will conduct video oral histories of local Latino leaders.

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

The ILLCF will conduct video oral histories of local Latino leaders.

Pop-Up Shop items for sale

Library Store Pop-Up Shop

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Lobby at Main Library
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Visit us to purchase new branded merchandise (or shop online anytime at oppl.org/store). All sales are final; no refunds, no exchanges. For online orders: pick-up is ava...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Visit us to purchase new branded merchandise (or shop online anytime at oppl.org/store).

All sales are final; no refunds, no exchanges.

Puppets on a stage

Young & Restless

Saturday, September 28, 2024 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...

Event Details:

#babytoddler

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

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 »

Event Details:

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

El invencible verano de Liliana

Leyendo Libros: "El invencible verano de Liliana"

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos al Club de Lectura de tu biblioteca! Disfruta de una hora de conversación sobre el libro escrito por Cristina Rivera Garza, "El invencible verano de Liliana: una herma...

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Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos al Club de Lectura de tu biblioteca!

Spark Meeting

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Historical discussion group

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

Historical discussion group

Kids Chess Class

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School
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. Sign up for each week you...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Audio Booth Reservation

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:45am - 1:45pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Glam Chicago Community Service Project - Beyond February

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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

New Benefits & Financial Services- Medicare & Social Security Retirees

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

women celebrating the Saudi National Day!

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

ILLCF Oral History

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

The ILLCF will conduct video oral histories of local Latino leaders.

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

The ILLCF will conduct video oral histories of local Latino leaders.

A Sweet New Year

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

This will be a children’s program open to the public about the Jewish new year. There will be songs, stories, and snacks. I would love to cosponsor with the library, or at least ...

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

This will be a children’s program open to the public about the Jewish new year. There will be songs, stories, and snacks.

The Sweetest New Year: Rosh Hashanah Celebration

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Come celebrate a "Sweet New Year!" We will celebrate the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, with a story, songs, festive snack, and more. Join David Schwartz of Temple Har Zion, jBaby ...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Come celebrate a "Sweet New Year!" We will celebrate the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, with a story, songs, festive snack, and more.

Degrowth Coffee Hour

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Audio Booth Reservation

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Green Living: Learning from Your Neighbors

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Civic Learning, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Interested in greening your home or lifestyle but feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start? Come join us for this event--part presentation, part information fair--to hear st...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

Interested in greening your home or lifestyle but feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start?