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Latine Author Book Cafe: "Malas" by Marcela Fuentes

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
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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.

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Supported Developmental Playgroup

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
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Seats Remaining: 19
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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.

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Masks Encouraged

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

Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
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Seats Remaining: 10
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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.

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Masks Encouraged

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

English Language Conversation

10:00am - 11:00am
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
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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.

Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
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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.

IDEA BOX: Hispanic Heritage Month

All Day
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
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You are invited to view what we have going on in the space this month!

Supported Sensory Exploration

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
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Seats Remaining: 15
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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. 

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Masks Encouraged

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

Melanin Love Film Series: "Something New"

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
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Seats Remaining: 150
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Celebrate Melanin Love this fall with six movies showcasing Black love and relationships.

Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
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Seats Remaining: 10
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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.

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Masks Encouraged

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

IDEA BOX: Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda

All Day 9/21 - 10/2
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
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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). 

English Language Conversation

10:00am - 11:00am
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
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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.

An Inside Look at Climate Reporting in Chicagoland

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
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Seats Remaining: 119
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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

Supported Gardening

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Maze Branch Library
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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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Seats Remaining: 10
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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.

Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
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Seats Remaining: 10
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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.

Hispanic Heritage Month Teen Movie: Blue Beetle!

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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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
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Seats Remaining: 65
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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!

English Language Conversation

10:00am - 11:00am
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
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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.

Leyendo Libros: "El invencible verano de Liliana"

11:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Offsite
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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¡Acompáñanos al Club de Lectura de tu biblioteca!

The Sweetest New Year: Rosh Hashanah Celebration

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
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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
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Come celebrate a "Sweet New Year!" We will celebrate the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, with a story, songs, festive snack, and more.

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
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
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From the artist

Melanin Love Film Series: "Love & Basketball"

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
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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.

Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
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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.

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
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.

English Language Conversation

10:00am - 11:00am
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
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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.

Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
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Seats Remaining: 31
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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.