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This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Coding for Kids & Teens!

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:45pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code for an opportunity to code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! 

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Registration Required
Registration will close on August 6, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code for an opportunity to code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! 

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group

Kids Chess Class

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School

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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 9, 2025 @ 10:15am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Lesbians in Local Leadership

Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Have you ever wondered what it means to lead with resilience, compassion, and authenticity?

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Registration Required
Registration will close on August 10, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it means to lead with resilience, compassion, and authenticity?

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Masks Encouraged

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

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group

Supported Gardening

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Sensory Garden at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!

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Registration Required
Registration will close on August 12, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Community Sensory Garden
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Vibez Outside

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Outside Plaza at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Join us for Three Summer Thursdays as the MHS staff partners with Oak Park Township to bring exciting outdoor fun to the community!

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Registration Required
Registration will close on August 14, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside Plaza
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Three Summer Thursdays as the MHS staff partners with Oak Park Township to bring exciting outdoor fun to the community!

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group

Kids Chess Class

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School

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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 16, 2025 @ 10:15am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Family Art Workshop with Shane-Jahi Jackson

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Family Art workshop led by artist, Shane-Jahi Jackson, inspired by his art exhibit "Our Reality: Not Your Pathology" on view from July 22-August 23 in th

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Family Art workshop led by artist, Shane-Jahi Jackson, inspired by his art exhibit "Our Reality: Not Your Pathology" on view from July 22-August 23 in th

This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Coding for Kids & Teens!

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:45pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code for an opportunity to code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 20, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code for an opportunity to code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! 

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group

Kids Chess Class

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School

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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 23, 2025 @ 10:15am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group

Art Exhibit: "You've Got America on You" by Pat Battle

All Day 8/26 - 9/27
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Art Exhibit: You've Got America on You by Pat Battle will be on view August 26-September 27 in the Main Library Gallery.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Event Details:

Art Exhibit: You've Got America on You by Pat Battle will be on view August 26-September 27 in the Main Library Gallery.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group

Kids Chess Class

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School

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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 30, 2025 @ 10:15am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group

Art Exhibit Reception: "You've Got America on You" by Pat Battle

Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability

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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group

Supported Gardening

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Sensory Garden at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 16, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Community Sensory Garden
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
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All Day 11/27 - 11/28
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All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
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