Zoos, animal encounters, pet events, and wildlife activities in East Peoria. Fun for the whole family.
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Join Gabe and the West Englewood Cookbook Club for a discussion of a cookbook titled The Chinese Way Classic Techniques, Fresh Flavors and recipe review. Check out the book, test out as many recipes as you like, then we'll dish on what worked and what didn't! If you'd like to bring...
Put on your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this story time for fun stories, songs and rhymes. For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Join our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at Olympia Sports Bar & Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required. Due to popularity, an additional Boos & Booze group will begin to meet in May. Registration will be required to attend either group to ensure a...
Join the West Town Branch Spanish book club La Esquina de Lectores , as we discuss, The Correspondence by Virginia Evans. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to...
Try out a new craft that's gone viral on Tiktok, Pinterest and more on the 3rd Thursday of every month! This month, we're making beaded floral bouquets! Call (309) 497-2600 or visit the Lincoln Branch to register. For teens and adults.
Check out a copy of this month’s featured book at the Circulation Desk, then join us for a snack, discussion, and themed activity. Ages 8-12. Register. April: The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1) by Rick Riordan
The Second City’s Improv Supernova blasts open e.t.c.’s 50th Revue with the art form that started it all. No two performances are ever the same – every night is different, delightfully chaotic, and...
Join the Back of the Yards Branch staff for a fun, bilingual story time at Back of the Yards Coffeehouse. Enjoy a delicious treat while your little ones have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For children 0 to 6 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language...
Please join us for a screening of James and the Giant Peach to celebrate its 30th Anniversary! A neglected boy's life is enriched by a magic peach. Charming adaptation of Roald Dahl's fairy tale features a mix of live action and puppet animation. © Walt Disney Pictures | 80...
Join us for a screening of Plunderer – The Life & times of a Nazi Art Thief followed by an exclusive Q&A with featured historian Jonathan Petropoulos. Between 1933 and 1945, the Nazis stole one-fifth
This monthly drop-in will allow you to raid the available Lakeview art supplies, try new skills, and socialize. Great for all skill levels. Grades 7-12.
Come join us in making tie dye shirts just in time for the spring season. Registration is required as supplies are limited. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request...
Play this game and test your artistic limits! A mix of musical chairs and drawing, this will be a fun way to create something cool with your friends! Ready? Go! For kids 3 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312)...
Join us every month for good coffee and conversation. January 24: None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell February 21: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt March 21: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah April 18: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune May 16: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St..
Story time featuring stories, nursery rhymes, puppets and songs. Includes open play time with blocks, puzzles, puppets and other educational toys. For children 18 months to 5. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312)...
Come make a spring flower to celebrate the springtime season. All materials will be provided. Call 309-497-2600 to Register.
Design and craft your own glowing jellyfish lantern using simple materials and lots of imagination. No art experience is needed. Just come ready to create and have fun! Take home a unique lantern that lights up your space with ocean-inspired style. 🌊✨ For teens 13 to 19. Accessibility Need sign...
Join us for a spring craft creating fluttering spring butterflies that fly off the page For kids 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests...
Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!
Join our story time especially for our littlest patrons! We share songs, rhymes and books. Half an hour of story time is followed by half an hour of play. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?...
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. Sensory supports like lap weights and fidget toys are available to help...
Get eco-friendly and decorate a reusable canvas tote bag to take home! Tote bags, paints and stencils will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
All Ages. Join Ms. Izabel for a fun-filled story time where children learn rhymes, sing songs, and hear stories in English and Polish.
Show off your arts and craft skills and enjoy a simple craft after Preschool Storytime. This craft will be appropriate for kids of all ages and can be done together as a family.
Make a sun-catching windchime with old cds! For grades 6-12. Registration required.
Miss Nancy and her friends Henrietta the Chicken, Opera Cat and Jack the Puppet read funny books, sing silly songs, do action rhymes and crafts. Join us for playgroup after. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend Register by the start of the last event. Chicago Public Library...
For ages 8-12 years old. All kids require registration, and are available for pickup for one week.
Snuggle, bounce, and bond with your little one as we share rhymes, songs, and stories to foster language development and a love of reading at this program for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers!
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes followed by a simple craft and open play. For children 18 months to 5 with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request...
For 17 months & under with an adult. Siblings welcome. Inspire a love of reading with short, interactive stories, songs, lap bounces and rhymes. We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. Sign in begins 30 minutes before the program starts at the Kids World desk.
Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followed by play time with other families. Best for ages 0-3.
Ages 3 – 5 w/adult participant Enjoy skill building stories, rhymes, and activities, especially designed for preschoolers. Drop in. Story Room.
This interactive program features read-aloud books, songs and movement activities. Tips for children's early literacy skill development are included for parents and caregivers. For children 12 to 36 months. How to Attend Register by 9:30 a.m. the day of the event. Chicago Public...
Join the Oak Park Public Library and our partners as we host Roy Kinsey for a storytime first reading of Deangelo and the Dandelion! About Rapbrary at the Main Library At Oak Park Public Library, Rapbrary unfolds as a multi-week immersive experience blending live performance, film, installation,..
3 year olds - Kdg. ready to attend on their own can join us for books, a craft, and songs with each week focusing on a different theme. Child must be CCPLD cardholder.
Our Bilingual Storytime program will expose young children to books, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish. This program is intended for everyone, even those with little to no Spanish knowledge. For children ages 2 to 5. Nuestro programa Bilingual Storytime expondrá a los niños pequeños.
Calling all young makers, crafters and do-it-yourself (DIY) types! Each session we have a themed project for you to create or let your creativity fly with materials from our cart. We roll out the cart; you bring the creativity! For ages 6 to 12. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or...
Don't make a mess at home, come to the Library! Each week we will have a different craft or sensory experience. Stay for a few minutes or the whole hour of fun! This week, we'll experiment with neon and black light! For ages 2-6.
April is Financial Literacy Month! Come to this special Storytime to learn about some fun financial concepts and listen to stories. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. No registration required. Drop-in.
Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.
For ages 12 and under. If your child is younger than 3 years old, please plan to be present at this event. Drop offs of children under 3 will not be permitted. With stories and activities for all ages, this storytime is perfect for the entire family to enjoy together! We ask that families attend...
Join the Austin-Irving branch for a discussion of Cultish by Amanda Montell. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14...
Join us for this story time for our youngest patrons! We share rhymes, songs and books. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children birth to 24 months with an adult. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?...
Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje. Este programa está abierto a todos los niños de edades 3 a 6 años y sus...
Start your week with stories that have a bite with this furry, scaled or finned storytime! We will tell animal stories and learn some amazing animal facts and enjoy a video to see our animal in motion. Each week will have it's own animal theme so feel free to bring your own stuffed animal to...
Getting back into reading? Want to try new genres? Join the Chinatown Branch for our Literary Lounge Book Club! Each month we will explore a new genre and discuss not only the book, but also elements of the genre. This month's theme will be: Thriller. Dennis Lehane's Shutter Island , the basis for..
Join us for a family screening of The Bad Guys 2 . In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation's acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a...
12-23 months with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.
Come join us at our storytime just for toddlers! Listen to stories, sing songs, and do some stretches and dancing! Ages 1.5-3 years old with caregiver. Registration not required.