Upcoming Events

Grades K-5. At the Winter Olympics the athletes are finishing strong. Design your own skis and go for the gold! 

Start your weekend off right! Bring the family together for stories, songs, and fun!

Discover how to prepare and share slideshow presentations with Google Slides in this hands-on class.  

Registration is required.

Learn how to double crochet and work in a round while making a coaster. Previous experience with crocheting the chain stitch and single crochet stitch is required. All materials will be provided. Only register for one class. 

Family Event. Let’s celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon with a mini-golf course designed by our Teen interns! Can you collect all 8 badges to become a Pokémon Master? 

Join us on the fourth Monday of each month to discuss this month's selection. Our group reads an eclectic mix of popular fiction with a wide range of genres and authors. New members are always welcome!

Ages 3-6. Preschoolers and their caregivers will sing books, participate in interactive songs, and explore music together.   

We will have fun as we read, sing, and play together to build early literacy skills.   

Participants will learn basic strength training exercises using books.

Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics. 

Celebrate and honor Black History Month with an in-depth exploration of Chicago’s rich history with Black film through select movies and locations around the Windy City. 
 

Grades 3-5. To celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Pokémon, join us to create your very own fake Pokémon creations out of model magic clay and paint. Tell us their name, type, and all the super awesome attacks they can do. 

Learn how to organize and manage your photos, make edits, and share your albums using Google Photos in this lecture-style class.    

Registration is required.

Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

12-23 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

This hands-on class will build on the foundation of the previous Computer Basics class. You will learn how to create folders, surf the internet, and how to create safe passwords.   

Stop by for an exciting time and hear stories in English and Arabic. No registration required.  

Celebrate Renoir's birthday by making your own masterpiece inspired by his work. 

On February 17, 2026, we welcome the Year of the Horse!

Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!   

Get familiar with the basics of Chrome OS. We will look at everything from how to install apps and save files to navigating Chrome OS settings.

This conversation cafe provides a safe and supportive space for English Language Learners to practice and develop their language proficiency through informal dialogue, interactive activities, and community engagement.

Grades 6-12. Come join us in helping little kids play a giant game of THE FLOOR IS LAVA!