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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Disability Pride Storywalk: "You’re So Amazing" by James Catchpole
All Day
7/1–7/31
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Services Area
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
One-legged Joe is "amazing." He knows this because wherever he goes, people always tell him he's amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball, walking to get an ice cream, or even just eating an ice cream.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Idea Box: Disability Pride Month
All Day
7/1–7/31
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Idea Box
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
This month, we are exploring disability culture, community, and advocacy for Disability Pride Month. About Disability Pride
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
Jul
19
2025
Sat
English Language Conversation
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
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.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Health & Wellness
Virtual
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
Jul
15
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Health & Wellness
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.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
15
2025
Tue
Supported Storytime & Family Play
1:30pm–2:15pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Designed for children with disabilities and support needs 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.
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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 "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
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 "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Jul
16
2025
Wed
Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Out of My Mind"
1:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
Wednesday Movie Matinee
Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!
Melody Brooks is navigating sixth grade as a nonspeaking wheelchair user who has cerebral palsy.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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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
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Jul
15
2025
Tue
Craft Corner: DIY Disability Pride Buttons & Fidgets
6:00pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
Craft Corner
Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcycling when possible, each craft is designed to appeal to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your family or neighbors for some hands-on fun! If you'd like, you can even bring your own materials to make the planned craft or create something uniquely your own.
Keeping your body busy so your brain can focus is an important self-regulation skill for a lot of people! Stop by and make some great new disability pride and ally themed pin-back buttons to decorate your backpack.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Required
Masks for everyone age 2+ are required while attending this program.
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Sustainability
Main Library
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Jul
16
2025
Wed
Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Walkaway"
6:00pm–7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Sustainability
Event Details:
Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion
Explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every other month. Learn more about library-led book discussions »
In Walkaway by Cory Doctorow, Hubert, Seth, and their ultra-rich heiress fr
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