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Art Exhibit: "The Hovering Brush" by Jonathan Franklin

All Day 12/9 - 1/17
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

The Hovering Brush by Jonathan Franklin will be on view December 9-January 17 at the Main Library Gallery.

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

The Hovering Brush by Jonathan Franklin will be on view December 9-January 17 at the Main Library Gallery.

Idea Box: MLK Dream Hands

All Day 12/27 - 1/28
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

As a tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the library will display a collage of our community’s Dream Hands in the Main Library Idea Box windows. 

To share a dream and be a part of this window display: 

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

As a tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the library will display a collage of our community’s Dream Hands in the Main Library Idea Box windows. 

To share a dream and be a part of this window display: 

RCTF Annual Planning

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
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

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Friday Mtg Group

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Audio Booth Reservation

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Make Your Own Bookmarks

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

We'll supply paper, markers, string, and a laminator, you bring your creativity! Design your own bookmarks for yourself or to give as gifts, and we will laminate them so you can keep them forever!

Registration closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

We'll supply paper, markers, string, and a laminator, you bring your creativity! Design your own bookmarks for yourself or to give as gifts, and we will laminate them so you can keep them forever!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Audio Booth Reservation

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Creative Studio: Media Station 1 at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1

English Language Conversation

Saturday, January 3, 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 January 3, 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.

Chicago DSA West Cook Branch Meeting

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

January regular meeting of the West Cook Branch of Chicago Democratic Socialists of America.

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

January regular meeting of the West Cook Branch of Chicago Democratic Socialists of America.

Chapter Meeting

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
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

Audio Booth Reservation

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

New Year Goal-Setting Workshop

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Join us for a welcoming and creative Vision Board Workshop designed to help participants reflect on the past year and set thoughtful intentions for the year ahead. This hands-on se...

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

Join us for a welcoming and creative Vision Board Workshop designed to help participants reflect on the past year and set thoughtful intentions for the year ahead.

Wild + Free Book Club Movie - The Hobbit

Saturday, January 3, 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

Audio Booth Reservation

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

OCC MEETING

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Knocking Out Goals

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Good Girlfriends Knocking Out Goals: 2026 Vision Board Party Join us as we kick off 2026 with intention, clarity, and sisterhood. This vision board event is all about setting goal...

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

Good Girlfriends Knocking Out Goals: 2026 Vision Board Party

Sunflower Cabana Model Casting

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Casting call for fashion brand"Sunflower Cabana" year 2025 for various projects fashion shows and photoshoots

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

Casting call for fashion brand"Sunflower Cabana" year 2025 for various projects fashion shows and photoshoots

Girl Scout Troop 47289 Meeting

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

January meeting for Girl Scout Troop 47289

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

January meeting for Girl Scout Troop 47289

An image of a wall with a gigantic eye with text over it reading Unseen Eyes.

Art Exhibit: "Unseen Eyes: Exploring Surveillance and Facial Recognition Technology" by Katherine Bergholz

All Day 1/5 - 1/31
Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

“Everything that is visible hides something that is invisible.”
—Rene Magritte

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

“Everything that is visible hides something that is invisible.”
—Rene Magritte

Audio Booth Reservation

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
Musicians DB, a man wearing a hat, and Wendy, a woman in a pink blouse mug for the camera.

School's Out: Interactive Blues Music Concert with Wendy & DB!

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Wendy and DB create a joyful and engaging space for young audiences to discover the roots of American music.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Wendy and DB create a joyful and engaging space for young audiences to discover the roots of American music.