This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Sep 10 2024 Tue Latine Author Book Cafe: "Malas" by Marcela Fuentes 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Sep 10 2024 Tue Latine Author Book Cafe: "Malas" by Marcela Fuentes 6:00pm - 7:30pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Latine Author Book Cafe Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions » *After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community. Event Details:
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Sep 11 2024 Wed Supported Developmental Playgroup 4:00pm - 5:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Sep 11 2024 Wed Supported Developmental Playgroup 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Registration 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.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Sep 12 2024 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Sep 12 2024 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Designed for children with disabilities ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Sep 14 2024 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Sep 14 2024 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration 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.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Sep 14 2024 Sat Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Sep 14 2024 Sat Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Registration Required Seats Remaining: 23 Spanish Conversation Hour Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current Spanish speakers.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Sep 15 2024 Sun IDEA BOX: Hispanic Heritage Month All Day Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Sep 15 2024 Sun IDEA BOX: Hispanic Heritage Month All Day Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Event Details: You are invited to view what we have going on in the space this month!
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Supported Sensory Exploration 4:00pm - 5:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Supported Sensory Exploration 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Join us for an hour of hands on, independent sensory exploration and activities, especially for kids with sensory processing disorders and/or disabilities. Best for kids 5-10. Siblings welcome. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Melanin Love Film Series: "Something New" 6:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Melanin Love Film Series: "Something New" 6:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Seats Remaining: 150 Event Details: Celebrate Melanin Love this fall with six movies showcasing Black love and relationships.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Designed for children with disabilities ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Sep-Oct 2024 IDEA BOX: Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda All Day 9/21 - 10/2 Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Sep-Oct 2024 IDEA BOX: Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda All Day 9/21 - 10/2 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Event Details: You are invited to share an image of your loved ones who have passed away to be included in this year’s Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead community ofrenda (altar and offering).
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration 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.
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat An Inside Look at Climate Reporting in Chicagoland 2:00pm - 3:00pm Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat An Inside Look at Climate Reporting in Chicagoland 2:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Registration Required Seats Remaining: 119 Event Details: Get an inside look at current climate stories in the Chicago area with Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, a reporter covering issues related to climate change and energy for
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. Sep 24 2024 Tue Supported Gardening 4:00pm - 5:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Maze Branch Library Register now Registration 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. Sep 24 2024 Tue Supported Gardening 4:00pm - 5:00pm Maze Branch Library Register now 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 Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds! This season, we will be growing a Victory Garden with herbs that we will harvest, turn some into snacks, and donate the rest to Beyond Hunger.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Designed for children with disabilities ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Sep 27 2024 Fri Hispanic Heritage Month Teen Movie: Blue Beetle! 3:30pm - 6:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Sep 27 2024 Fri Hispanic Heritage Month Teen Movie: Blue Beetle! 3:30pm - 6:00pm Main Library Register now 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 Registration 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!
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Sep 28 2024 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Sep 28 2024 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration 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.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Sep 28 2024 Sat Leyendo Libros: "El invencible verano de Liliana" 11:00am - 12:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Offsite Register now Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Sep 28 2024 Sat Leyendo Libros: "El invencible verano de Liliana" 11:00am - 12:00pm Offsite Register now Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: ¡Acompáñanos al Club de Lectura de tu biblioteca!
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 "Storytimes" group. Sep 29 2024 Sun The Sweetest New Year: Rosh Hashanah Celebration 1:00pm - 2:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration 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 "Storytimes" group. Sep 29 2024 Sun The Sweetest New Year: Rosh Hashanah Celebration 1:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Registration 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.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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. Oct-Nov 2024 Art Exhibit: "My Artistic Journey" by Clifford Phillips All Day 10/1 - 11/2 Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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. Oct-Nov 2024 Art Exhibit: "My Artistic Journey" by Clifford Phillips All Day 10/1 - 11/2 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: From the artist
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Melanin Love Film Series: "Love & Basketball" 6:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Melanin Love Film Series: "Love & Basketball" 6:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Seats Remaining: 150 Event Details: Celebrate Melanin Love this fall with six movies showcasing Black love and relationships.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Designed for children with disabilities ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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. Oct 3 2024 Thu Art Exhibit Reception: "My Artistic Journey" by Clifford Phillips 6:30pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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. Oct 3 2024 Thu Art Exhibit Reception: "My Artistic Journey" by Clifford Phillips 6:30pm - 8:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration 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.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Registration Required Seats Remaining: 31 Event Details: Acompáñanos para una hora informal de conversación abierta con otros hispanohablantes. Ya sea que puedas mantener una conversación básica o contar largas historias, todos los niveles son bienvenidos.