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Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Workshop with Luis Tubens

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Portage-Cragin Branch · 5108 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Teen Art Club: Embroidery

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Humboldt Park · 1605 N. Troy St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine North Center · 3849 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

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Monday Matinee Kids' Film Screening: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Belmont · 1659 W. Melrose St., Chicago, IL

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Teen Game Day: Super Mario Edition

Wed, Apr 8, 8:45 PM–9:45 PM UTC · Garfield Ridge · 6348 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

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Bilingual Story Time / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL

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Say Cheese, Kodak Camera Time

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Uptown Branch · 929 W. Buena Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Robo de Identidad, Fraude y Estafas

In 6 days · Tue, Apr 14, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Toman Branch · 2708 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL

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Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Poetry Workshop with Logan Lu

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Portage-Cragin · 5108 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

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No Preguntarme Nada Bilingual Poetry Workshop with Brighton Park Poets

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Archer Heights Branch · 5055 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Film Screening: James and the Giant Peach (1996)

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Teen Art Studio: Scrape Painting

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · West Englewood Branch · 1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

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DIY Air Dry Botanical Clay Coasters

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Adult Craft Club: Spring Wall Pocket

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · McKinley Park · 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Teen Craft: Air-Dry Clay

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Meet Marjorie Stewart Joyner: Hair Ornament Workshop

In 4 weeks · Mon, May 4, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Bucktown-Wicker Park · 1701 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL

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Dance Story Time with Tutu School Ballet

Sat, Jun 27, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Park · 1150 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL

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Tactile Art Night

Mon, May 11, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Merlo · 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

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English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center Branch · 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

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Adult Book Club: The Book Club for Troublesome Women

Wed, Sep 23, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · McKinley Park Branch · 1915 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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English Language Learning Course (ESL / ELL)/ Curso de Inglés

In 4 weeks · Mon, May 4, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Humboldt Park · 1605 N. Troy St., Chicago, IL

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Live at the Second City: Comedy Dance Chicago presents HAPPY DANCE! Big Moves. Bigger Laughs

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL · Ages 5–95

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Teen Pop Up: Jellyfish Lanterns

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Vodak-East Side Branch · 3710 E. 106th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Adult Book Discussion: Sandwich by Catherine Newman

Sat, Jul 18, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Budlong Woods Branch · 5630 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Adult Book Discussion: Summer Crossing by Truman Capote

Sat, Jun 20, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Budlong Woods Branch · 5630 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Adult Book Discussion: The Nickel Boys

Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Uptown · 929 W. Buena Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Mystery Book Club - Death at the White Hart

Thu, Aug 13, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Logan Square · 3030 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL

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Dot Art Inspired by Artist Yayoi Kusama

Wed, May 13, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Blackstone Branch · 4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Messy Art: Wrapping & Weaving

In 4 weeks · Mon, May 4, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Archer Heights · 5055 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL

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Mystery Book Club - How to Cheat Your Own Death

Thu, Dec 10, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Logan Square · 3030 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL

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Mystery Book Club - How to Seal Your Own Fate

Thu, Nov 12, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Logan Square · 3030 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL

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Adult Book Discussion: A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Budlong Woods Branch · 5630 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Introduction to Sewing (Teens & Young Adults)

Sat, May 9, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Thurgood Marshall · 7506 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL

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Adult Book Discussion: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Sat, Sep 19, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Budlong Woods · 5630 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Climate Kids Club: Earth Day Craft

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Beverly · 1962 W. 95th St., Chicago, IL

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Adult Book Discussion: Miss Benson's Beetle

Fri, Dec 11, 12:30 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Walker Branch · 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Whitney M. Young's Crochet Club

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Whitney M. Young, Jr. · 415 East 79th St., Chicago, IL

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Mystery Book Club - Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man

Thu, May 14, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Logan Square Branch · 3030 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Nature and Garden Club

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Woodson Regional · 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

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Game Playtest: Botanical Battle

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · West Englewood · 1745 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Wednesday Afternoon Murder Mystery Book Club: The Good Sister

Wed, May 13, 6:00 PM–7:15 PM UTC · Edgebrook Branch · 5331 W. Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages Up to 5

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Classes & Workshops in Chicago

Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Workshop with Luis Tubens

Teen Art Club: Embroidery

8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

Monday Matinee Kids' Film Screening: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)

Teen Game Day: Super Mario Edition

Bilingual Story Time / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Say Cheese, Kodak Camera Time

Robo de Identidad, Fraude y Estafas

Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Poetry Workshop with Logan Lu

No Preguntarme Nada Bilingual Poetry Workshop with Brighton Park Poets

Film Screening: James and the Giant Peach (1996)

Teen Art Studio: Scrape Painting

DIY Air Dry Botanical Clay Coasters

Adult Craft Club: Spring Wall Pocket

Teen Craft: Air-Dry Clay

Meet Marjorie Stewart Joyner: Hair Ornament Workshop

Dance Story Time with Tutu School Ballet

Tactile Art Night

English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie

Adult Book Club: The Book Club for Troublesome Women

English Language Learning Course (ESL / ELL)/ Curso de Inglés

Live at the Second City: Comedy Dance Chicago presents HAPPY DANCE! Big Moves. Bigger Laughs

Teen Pop Up: Jellyfish Lanterns

Adult Book Discussion: Sandwich by Catherine Newman

Adult Book Discussion: Summer Crossing by Truman Capote

Adult Book Discussion: The Nickel Boys

Mystery Book Club - Death at the White Hart

Dot Art Inspired by Artist Yayoi Kusama

Messy Art: Wrapping & Weaving

Mystery Book Club - How to Cheat Your Own Death

Mystery Book Club - How to Seal Your Own Fate

Adult Book Discussion: A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr

Introduction to Sewing (Teens & Young Adults)

Adult Book Discussion: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Climate Kids Club: Earth Day Craft

Adult Book Discussion: Miss Benson's Beetle

Whitney M. Young's Crochet Club

Mystery Book Club - Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man

Nature and Garden Club

Game Playtest: Botanical Battle

Wednesday Afternoon Murder Mystery Book Club: The Good Sister

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