Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Germantown. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.
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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 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
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...
Join the Back of the Yards staff for a fun, bilingual story time at DreamCatcher Cafe! Enjoy a delicious treat while you little one has fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For children 0 to 6 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility...
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...
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...
"A stitch in time saves nine" inspired this relaxed crochet club. Do you want to try to crochet, but have not found success yet? Do you want to focus your mind on something other than your phone? Join us and crochet! We have yarn and crochet hooks to share! Bring your own project or...
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...
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...
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)...
April is National Poetry Month! Let's celebrate by making your own magnetic poetry. For grades 6-12. Registration required.
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...
Those planning to attend are asked to prepare a recipe from the month's chosen cookbook and to bring that dish to the club's meeting to share. As we share and sample these culinary creations, we'll discuss food and cooking. Copies of the cookbook will be available to check out from the front desk...
Come to Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday afternoon of each month for our Knit and Crochet Circle! Whether you are just starting to learn or have valuable tips and experience to share, all skill levels are welcome to attend. Just bring needles and yarn! Accessibility Need.
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...
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...
All Ages. Join Ms. Izabel for a fun-filled story time where children learn rhymes, sing songs, and hear stories in English and Polish.
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?...
Drop in after school and join us for Teen Craft Tuesdays! Every week, we'll do a different craft on Tuesdays after school. Come in and relax, get creative, and make something to take home! All materials will be provided. Discover the calming art of needle felting! In this hands-on workshop,...
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.
2026 Young Adult (for Adults) Book Club Selections January 20, 2026: The Last Bookstore on Earth / Lily Braun-ArnoldFebruary 17, 2026: Our Crooked Hearts / Melissa AlbertMarch 17, 2026: We Are the Beasts / Gigi GriffisApril 21, 2026: This Is Our Place / Vitor MartinsMay 19, 2026: This Poison Heart..
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 ages 8-12 years old. All kids require registration, and are available for pickup for one week.
All ages w/adult participant Shake your sillies out, get cozy, and listen to bedtime stories in this calming evening story time designed to help kids get a good night’s sleep. Drop in. Program Room.
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.
*NEW AGE GROUP: Ages 0-1* Join us for baby bounces, movement songs, felt board activities, and stories – and play with other families afterward! Ages 0-1. Drop in!
Join us for bilingual songs, stories and rhymes. For ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de canciones, cuentos y rimas bilingües. Para niños de 0 a 5 años y sus cuidadores. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance...
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.
If you like cooking or just browsing through cookbooks, join West Belmont's Cookbook Club for a discussion of Fat + Flour by Nicole Rucker. Feel free to bring a sample dish to share. Copies will be available at the West Belmont Branch Circulation Desk. Online Registration is...
Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!
Join us for a bimonthly craft just for tweens! This time, we’re creating squishies. Materials and snacks are provided. For tweens 10 to 14. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to...
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,..
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...
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.
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!
Come help us create a custom Minecraft world at the library! Build towering castles, craft intricate Redstone contraptions that defy logic, and explore landscapes teeming with hidden treasures and perilous challenges. Ages 10-18 years old. Registration required.
Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.
Join us for Lincoln Belmont's thin* book discussion of Picket Line : the Lost Novella by Elmore Leonard. "Chino de la Cruz and Paco Rojas seem well-mannered, at least for Chicanos, to the white cops that pull them over for littering on the long drive from California to Trinity, Texas. So...
*NEW AGE GROUP: Age 2* Join us for movement songs, felt board activities, and stories – and play with other families afterward! Age 2. Drop in!
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 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?...
Join us for a special stars and space-themed story time! Come and learn some fun facts about the Lyrid meteor shower!
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...
Ages 3 – 5 w/adult participant Enjoy skill building stories, rhymes, and activities, especially designed for preschoolers. Drop in. Story Room.
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..
Looking for something to do after school? Stop by for an hour of fun games, activities or crafts. For kids 6 to 13. Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312)...
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...
Come and chat about this fantasy tale, Super Boba Café #2 Home Sea Home by Nidhi Chanani! Join other young readers for a thoughtful discussion about what you like and dislike about this book. All opinions are welcome!
Toddle on into this program full of stories, songs, stretches and a craft! For children 18 to 35 months with a caregiver. How to Attend Register by 11 a.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email...