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Coding for Kids & Teens!

11:00am–12:45pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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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
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Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code for an opportunity to code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! 

Kids Chess Class

10:15am–11:15am
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Main Library
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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
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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.

Lesbians in Local Leadership

1:00pm–3:00pm
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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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
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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.

Supported Gardening

4:00pm–5:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Maze Branch Library
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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
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Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!

Vibez Outside

2:00pm–4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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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!

Kids Chess Class

10:15am–11:15am
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Main Library
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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.

Family Art Workshop with Shane-Jahi Jackson

2:30pm–4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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

Coding for Kids & Teens!

11:00am–12:45pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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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! 

Kids Chess Class

10:15am–11:15am
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Main Library
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.

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

All Day 8/26–9/27
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Main Library
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.

Kids Chess Class

10:15am–11:15am
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Main Library
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.

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

2:00pm–3:30pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Main Library
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

Supported Gardening

4:00pm–5:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Maze Branch Library
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!