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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
Kids & Families,
Multicultural
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
Aug
11
2025
Mon
LEGO Club for English Language Learners
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Multicultural
Event Details:
We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! All are welcome in this casual space to practice English language skills with new friends.
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This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Aug
12
2025
Tue
Tech Time: Coding For Kids with Edison Robots
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
This month we'll explore coding with LEGO compatible robots called, Edison robots! Code your own robot with Scratch! For kids in grades 2-5.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
Aug
16
2025
Sat
Kids Chess Class
10:15am–11:15am
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8
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.
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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
Cancelled
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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
Aug
10
2025
Sun
Cancelled
CANCELLED: Lesbians in Local Leadership
1:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
Have you ever wondered what it means to lead with resilience, compassion, and authenticity?
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 "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
Aug
12
2025
Tue
Supported Storytime & Family Play
1:30pm–2:15pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "Kids & Families" group
Kids & Families
Maze Branch Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Aug
13
2025
Wed
Barbie & Ken Club
2:00pm–4:00pm
Maze Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Barbie & Ken Club
We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination!
Barbie & Ken Club may seem like just fun, but it promotes storytelling, dramatic play, narrative development, conflict resolution, sharing and parallel play, which are important for all kids.
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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 "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
Arts & Culture,
Civic Learning,
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 "Civic Learning" 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
Aug
16
2025
Sat
Family Art Workshop with Shane-Jahi Jackson
2:30pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Gallery
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Civic Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Multicultural,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
Join us for a family-friendly art-making workshop led by Illinois-based artist Shane-Jahi Jackson.
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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
Aug
11
2025
Mon
Sibshop for Kids Who Have a Disabled Sibling
4:00pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
A Sibshop is a chance for kids who have a disabled sibling to come together, talk about their experiences, and play games. This class is for kids ages 6-11.
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
Cancelled
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8
Maze Branch 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
Aug
12
2025
Tue
Cancelled
CANCELLED: Supported Gardening
4:00pm–5:00pm
Maze Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
Event Details:
August's class is canceled due to weather. See you in September!
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This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Aug
14
2025
Thu
Tablet Time
4:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Tablet Time
It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!
Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Arts & Culture,
Kids & Families
Offsite
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Aug
14
2025
Thu
Book Bike: Thursday Night Out
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Kids & Families
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Kids & Families
Maze Branch Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Aug
13
2025
Wed
Stuffed Animal Sleepover & PJ Storytime
6:30pm–7:00pm
Maze Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Event Details:
A special PJ storytime for you, followed by a sleepover at the library for your stuffie! Come back for your stuffed friend tomorrow and see what kinds of hijinks they got up to overnight.
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