Week Calendar

All Day

Art Exhibit: "Behind the Mask": Portraits by Pete Gillespie

All Day 11/17–12/31

Arts & Culture

Maze Branch Library

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library

Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Event Details:

"I interview strangers and attempt to capture in color and composition the emotion that I felt during the conversation. I work from photographs. Each painting is accompanied by a collection of quotes from our conversation.

Art Exhibit: "The Hovering Brush" by Jonathan Franklin

All Day 12/9–1/17

Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, 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, 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.

10 am

English Language Conversation

10:00am–11:00am

Equity & Anti-Racism

Main Library

Register now

Registration Required

Register now

Registration will close on December 13, 2025 @ 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.

11 am

Media Preservation Discussion: VHS, Photos & More

11:00am–12:00pm

Arts & Culture, Digital Learning

Main Library

Register now

Registration Required

Register now

Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 11:00am.

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Creative Studio

Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

Are you interested in converting VHS tapes to a digital format? Or digitizing other analog media, like photo negatives or slides?

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

12 pm

VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

12:30pm–1:00pm

Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness

Virtual

Register now

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Register now

Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 12:30pm.

Library Branch: Virtual

Room: Virtual Program

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Chair Yoga

Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one.

What to know before you join

Chair yoga and meditation are accessible and open for all
Dress comfortably
Find a location where you can focus and dedicate 30 minutes to you
You are not required to keep your camera on
Prepare to take time to match your movement and motion and have a little fun
Have a chair that can be stationary

About the instructor
Instructor DuShaun Branch is focused on bringing yoga to as many BIPOC and plus-sized communities as possible. She believes people not only need rest and relaxation, but resistance. Yoga is a powerful way to tap into the balance of ease and positive effort. DuShaun teaches through the lens of equity and trauma-informed, hosting classes in “nontraditional” settings all over the city. She intends on taking down as many barriers as possible to bring yoga to those who are looking for calm and relaxed minds. DuShaun truly believes yoga is for all, and shares that throughout Chicago and beyond.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event.

By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.

The Free Community Pop-Up Thrift Boutique

12:00pm–3:00pm

Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Sustainability

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Sustainability

Event Details:

Boutique-style shopping at no cost—we know it sounds too good to be true, but we promise it is! Come shop and/or donate. We're offering and accepting gently used clothing and accessories for all genders, ages, and sizes, free of charge!

1 pm

Hidden Disability Healing Circle

1:00pm–3:00pm

Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness

Main Library

Register now

Registration Required

Register now

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Registration will close on December 7, 2025 @ 7:00pm.

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Small Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

This circle for adults with hidden/non-apparent disabilities will be focused on healing. Examples of non-apparent disabilities include, but are not limited to, mental health, arthritis, diabetes, neurodivergence, hearing, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Scrabble Club

1:00pm–3:00pm

Arts & Culture

Main Library

Register now

Registration Required

Register now

Registration will close on December 9, 2025 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Small Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels and ages are welcome.

2 pm

Art Exhibit Reception & Artist Talk: "The Hovering Brush" by Jonathan Franklin

2:00pm–4:00pm

Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

Main Library

Register now

Registration Required

Register now

Registration will close on December 13, 2025 @ 2:00pm.

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Gallery

Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

Registration Required

Event Details:

Artist Talk and Reception
Artist Jonathan Franklin will lead a gallery talk through his exhibit, The Hovering Brush. Light refreshments will be provided.

3 pm

4 pm

5 pm

6 pm

Sublimation Workshop: Custom Mugs

6:30pm–8:00pm

Arts & Culture, Digital Learning

Main Library

Full

Registration Required

Full

Registration is closed because the event is full.

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Creative Studio

Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

Sublimation is a process that uses heat and pressure to transfer dye onto polyester-based materials. In this workshop, come learn how to design a full-color image to print and then sublimate onto a blank ceramic mug. We will use

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Documentary Screening: "Sugarcane"

6:00pm–8:00pm

Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Small Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism

Event Details:

Come for a free screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary Sugarcane.

VIRTUAL: Classroom Kitchen: Cheesecake 101 - Classic & Creative

6:30pm–8:00pm

Health & Wellness

Virtual

Register now

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Register now

Registration will close on February 11, 2026 @ 6:30pm.

Library Branch: Virtual

Room: Virtual Program

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready to wow your holiday guests with luscious, creamy cheesecakes!

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event.

By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.

7 pm

Adult Improv

7:00pm–8:30pm

Arts & Culture

Maze Branch Library

Register now

Registration Required

Register now

Registration will close on December 9, 2025 @ 7:00pm.

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library

Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Registration Required

Adult Improv

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hilarity will ensue.

Adult Improv is held both in person at the Maze Branch Library and virtually every month; see all upcoming Adult Improv events »

Primary tabs

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Chair Yoga

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Program

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Program

Adult Improv