This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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 Art Exhibit: "Our Reality: Not Your Pathology" by Shane-Jahi Jackson All Day 7/22–8/23 Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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 Jul-Aug 2025 Art Exhibit: "Our Reality: Not Your Pathology" by Shane-Jahi Jackson All Day 7/22–8/23 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: The controversial Moynihan Report of 1965 delivered a bleak and problematic assessment on the state of the African American family.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group English Language Conversation 10:00am–11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group Aug 23 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am–11:00am Main Library Register now Registration will close on August 23, 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.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Shake, Rattle & Read 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Shake, Rattle & Read 10:00am–10:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
Reservation HEALTH WEALTH FITNESS 10:00am–11:00am Dole Branch Library Aug 23 2025 Sat HEALTH WEALTH FITNESS 10:00am–11:00am This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group Kids Chess Class 10:15am–11:15am Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Kids Chess Class 10:15am–11:15am Main Library Register now 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.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Young & Restless 11:00am–11:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Young & Restless 11:00am–11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: Young & Restless Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes » #babytoddler Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
Reservation chicago-sf book discussion 2:00pm–4:30pm Main Library Aug 23 2025 Sat chicago-sf book discussion 2:00pm–4:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description discuss Hugo award finalist novel Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell