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ECONOMY SHOP BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Board Meeting

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

Board Meeting

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Veterans Room

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Veterans 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...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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.

Detection by Daylight

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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

Wednesday Matinee Film Series: "Pan's Labyrinth"

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Wednesday Movie Matinee:

Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!

Event Details:

This week's it's the fantastical Pan's Labyrinth. In this fairy tale, a small family in Spain moves into an old house in 1943 after the rise of Fascism. At age 12, their ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture

Wednesday Movie Matinee

Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!

Event Details:

This week's it's the fantastical Pan's Labyrinth. In this fairy tale, a small family in Spain moves into an old house in 1943 after the rise of Fascism.

Laptop with job search on screen

VIRTUAL: Tips for Online Applications

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know that online applications are run through a tracking system used as a screening tool by employers? Learn what to watch out for and how to answer questions, as well as t...

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Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Businesses
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Did you know that online applications are run through a tracking system used as a screening tool by employers?

Young Center Meeting

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

A meeting for the Young Center policy team during their retreat. I want to flag that I already reserved a room at the Main Library for this time, but we decided we needed a bit mo...

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

A meeting for the Young Center policy team during their retreat. I want to flag that I already reserved a room at the Main Library for this time, but we decided we needed a bit more space.

Supported Developmental Playgroup

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0-5.  Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings ...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0-5.  Children play while families meet and find support.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

ROYAL Meeting

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Shermann "Dilla" Thomas Headshot

Everything Dope About America Comes From Chicago With Dilla

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn about how everything dope comes from Chicago as we welcome back Chicago historian Dilla, as he is affectionately called, a fascinating blend of modern historian, cultural wor...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn about how everything dope comes from Chicago as we welcome back Chicago historian Dilla, as he is affectionately called, a fascinating blend of modern historian, cultural worker, and public employee.

Tablet with lightbulb on screen

Tech Night for Kids: It's Makey Makey Time

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School
Tech Night for Kids:

We'll have fun learning different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Explore what's inside a computer, coding with robots, 3D printing, video production, and more!

Event Details:

In this month's program, we'll have fun with Makey Makey kits, turning everyday objects into touchpads!  Makey Makey is an invention kit that brings engineering and coding ...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 7

Tech Night for Kids

We'll have fun learning different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Explore what's inside a computer, coding with robots, 3D printing, video production, and more!

Event Details:

In this month's program, we'll have fun with Makey Makey kits, turning everyday objects into touchpads! 

Makey Makey is an invention kit that brings engineering and coding concepts to life in exciting new ways.

RfR Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Windy City Grotto

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

This is a monthly meeting of local cavers. We will be using a projector, screen, internet, and sound equipment (we will bring the sound equipment). We will be bringing pizzas and S...

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

This is a monthly meeting of local cavers. We will be using a projector, screen, internet, and sound equipment (we will bring the sound equipment). We will be bringing pizzas and Sodas.

Private Practice

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Private dance practice and meeting

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

Private dance practice and meeting

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, May 9, 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...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

Illinois Storytelling Rehearsal

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Columbian storyteller Jasmin Cardenas and a Columbian musician will be rehearsing for a children's show.

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

Columbian storyteller Jasmin Cardenas and a Columbian musician will be rehearsing for a children's show.

Youth Network Council

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Oark Park End-of-Life Options Coalition Last Flight Home Movie

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 12:45pm - 4:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition showing the movie Last Flight Home. An examination of Eli Timoner's intentional death and his family's emotional turmoil with his decision to...

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

Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition showing the movie Last Flight Home. An examination of Eli Timoner's intentional death and his family's emotional turmoil with his decision to end his own life.

Great Decisions- High Seas Treaty

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

High Seas Treaty, also known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty, will attempt to address these issues. How difficult will it be to convince nations to parti...

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

High Seas Treaty, also known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty, will attempt to

address these issues. How difficult will it be to convince nations to participate?

 

 

Exam

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Reserving this space for an exam proctored by the Library Proctor

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

Reserving this space for an exam proctored by the Library Proctor

Tutor

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 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
ACCESSGRANTED

Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This program offers mentorship to students grades 6th through 12th, providing them with invaluable educational opportunities and nurturing personal growth. Our principal goal is to...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

This program offers mentorship to students grades 6th through 12th, providing them with invaluable educational opportunities and nurturing personal growth.

No Gods No Monsters Book Cover

Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "No Gods, No Monsters"

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Otherworldly Reads:

In Otherworldly Reads, you can enjoy a bimonthly book discussion where we alternate between science fiction and fantasy literature. Learn more about library-led book discussio...

Event Details:

Cadwell Turnbull's No Gods, No Monsters is the first book in the Convergence Saga series. One October morning, Laina gets the news that her brother was shot and killed by...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Otherworldly Reads

In Otherworldly Reads, you can enjoy a bimonthly book discussion where we alternate between science fiction and fantasy literature. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

Event Details:

Cadwell Turnbull's No Gods, No Monsters&n

Chicago Philosophy Meetup

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Book discussion.

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

Book discussion.