Things to Do This Week in Chicago

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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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World of Micro Poetry with Regina Harris Baiocchi

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL

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Tactile Art Night

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 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 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center Branch · 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

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Kids' Evening Read Aloud Book Club: Mrs. Piggle Wiggle

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 11:45 PM–12:30 AM UTC · West Town · 1625 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 6+

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Tinkering Time: Chess Club

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · West Loop · 122 N. Aberdeen St., 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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English Language Learning Course (ESL / ELL)/ Curso de Inglés

Wed, Apr 8, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Humboldt Park · 1605 N. Troy St., Chicago, IL

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ESL Practice; Clases de Inglés Como Segunda Idioma; 므와 英语训练英语会话小组活动; هل ترغب في ممارسة التحدث وفهم اللغة الإنجليزية

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Daley, Richard J. · 3400 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

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I-Cash: Unclaimed Property Assistance with the Illinois State Treasurer's Office

In 6 days · Tue, Apr 14, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Bucktown-Wicker Park · 1701 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL

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LEGO® and More Club

In 6 days · Tue, Apr 14, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Tech 101 Microsoft PowerPoint

In 6 days · Tue, Apr 14, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Lozano · 1805 S. Loomis St., Chicago, IL

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ESL Practice: English Conversation Group

Wed, Apr 8, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Dr. Show

In 4 days · Sun, Apr 12, 11:00 PM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL

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Dungeons & Dragons: An Introduction

In 4 days · Sun, Apr 12, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Lincoln Belmont · 1659 W. Melrose St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–13

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Unsolicited Chick Pics: The KJ & Chloe Show

In 4 days · Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 AM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, 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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Spring Baby and Toddler Story Time

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Near North · 310 W. Division St., Chicago, IL · Ages Up to 5

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Teen Craft: Fuse Bead Art

In 6 days · Tue, Apr 14, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Recording Studio Certification for Teens

In 6 days · Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Merlo · 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

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Young at Heart: Afternoon Party Games

Wed, Apr 8, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center Branch · 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 55+

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Know Your Rights with Cabrini Green Legal Aid

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Young at Heart: Spring Greeting Cards

Wed, Apr 8, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Find Your Third Place: Lounging at Lozano

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Lozano · 1805 S. Loomis St., Chicago, IL

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Board Game Bash

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Belmont · 1659 W. Melrose St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Compassionate Children's Programming with Cruelty Free You + Me

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Daley, Richard J. · 3400 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

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Resume Writing Workshop

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago Bee Branch · 3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Board Game Night: Mafia

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

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Spring Story Time and Egg Hunt

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · McKinley Park · 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL

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Snack Taste Test

Wed, Apr 8, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Manning · 6 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 5–13

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Film Screening: Noah (2014)

In 4 days · Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Chicago Lawn Branch · 6120 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Crafternoon: Wooden Bird | Tarde de Manualidades: Pájaro de Madera

Wed, Apr 8, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Toman · 2708 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL

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Summer Job & Resource Fair

Wed, Apr 8, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · West Chicago Avenue · 4856 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL

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Teen Program: Create a Self-Care Oil Blend

In 6 days · Tue, Apr 14, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Toman · 2708 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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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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Meet Marjorie Stewart Joyner: Hair Ornament Workshop

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Woodson Regional Library · 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

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Film Screening: Peter Rabbit (2018)

In 4 days · Sun, Apr 12, 6:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Scottsdale · 4101 W. 79th St., Chicago, IL

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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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Story Time with Mr. Bruce

Wed, Apr 8, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch · 415 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 2–6

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Film Screening: Hamilton (2020)

Wed, Apr 8, 6:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Woodson Regional Library · 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

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Introduction to Sewing (Teens & Young Adults)

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Thurgood Marshall · 7506 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL

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Monday Matinee: Sarah’s Oil (2025)

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 7:00 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Edgewater · 6000 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL

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Teen Volunteer Club

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Gage Park · 2807 W. 55th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

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Cookbook Club: The Chinese Way Classic Techniques, Fresh Flavors

In 6 days · Tue, Apr 14, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · West Englewood · 1745 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL

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Little Builder's Club

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · South Chicago Branch · 9055 S. Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 6–12

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Book Fiesta Story Time / Fiesta de Libros

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 4:15 PM–4:45 PM UTC · Albany Park · 3401 W. Foster Ave., 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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Robo de Identidad, Fraude y Estafas (Identity Theft, Fraud, and Scams)

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

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Bingo and Loteria / Bingo y Lotería

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 10, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Sherman Park · 5440 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL

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Things to Do This Week in Chicago

Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Workshop with Luis Tubens

World of Micro Poetry with Regina Harris Baiocchi

Tactile Art Night

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

Kids' Evening Read Aloud Book Club: Mrs. Piggle Wiggle

Tinkering Time: Chess Club

Teen Art Club: Embroidery

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

ESL Practice; Clases de Inglés Como Segunda Idioma; 므와 英语训练 英语会话小组活动; هل ترغب في ممارسة التحدث وفهم اللغة الإنجليزية

I-Cash: Unclaimed Property Assistance with the Illinois State Treasurer's Office

LEGO® and More Club

Tech 101 Microsoft PowerPoint

ESL Practice: English Conversation Group

Dr. Show

Dungeons & Dragons: An Introduction

Unsolicited Chick Pics: The KJ & Chloe Show

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

Spring Baby and Toddler Story Time

Teen Craft: Fuse Bead Art

Recording Studio Certification for Teens

Young at Heart: Afternoon Party Games

Know Your Rights with Cabrini Green Legal Aid

Young at Heart: Spring Greeting Cards

Find Your Third Place: Lounging at Lozano

Board Game Bash

Compassionate Children's Programming with Cruelty Free You + Me

Resume Writing Workshop

Board Game Night: Mafia

Spring Story Time and Egg Hunt

Snack Taste Test

Film Screening: Noah (2014)

Crafternoon: Wooden Bird | Tarde de Manualidades: Pájaro de Madera

Summer Job & Resource Fair

Teen Program: Create a Self-Care Oil Blend

Teen Game Day: Super Mario Edition

Meet Marjorie Stewart Joyner: Hair Ornament Workshop

Film Screening: Peter Rabbit (2018)

Bilingual Story Time / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Say Cheese, Kodak Camera Time

Story Time with Mr. Bruce

Film Screening: Hamilton (2020)

Introduction to Sewing (Teens & Young Adults)

Monday Matinee: Sarah’s Oil (2025)

Teen Volunteer Club

Cookbook Club: The Chinese Way Classic Techniques, Fresh Flavors

Little Builder's Club

Book Fiesta Story Time / Fiesta de Libros

Robo de Identidad, Fraude y Estafas

Robo de Identidad, Fraude y Estafas (Identity Theft, Fraud, and Scams)

Bingo and Loteria / Bingo y Lotería

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ESL Practice; Clases de Inglés Como Segunda Idioma; 므와 英语训练英语会话小组活动; هل ترغب في ممارسة التحدث وفهم اللغة الإنجليزية