Volunteer opportunities, meetups, and community events in Gurnee. Get involved locally.
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Listen to music, play board games, do puzzles or enjoy the weekly craft. For teens and families with children. Mientras escuchan música y mantienen conversaciones animadas, las familias pueden jugar con nuestros juegos de mesa, rompecabezas y crear pequeñas manualidades. Para...
Listen to music, play board games, do puzzles or enjoy the weekly craft. For teens and families with children. Mientras escuchan música y mantienen conversaciones animadas, las familias pueden jugar con nuestros juegos de mesa, rompecabezas y crear pequeñas manualidades. Para adolescentes y...
Join us for a film screening of Sarah's Oil . The true story of Sarah Rector, an African American born in Oklahoma Indian Territory in the early 1900s, who believes there is oil beneath the barren land she's allotted and whose faith is proven right. As greedy oil sharks close in, Sarah turns to her.
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 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
Drop in to make a creative project and take home a work of art or simply come to play and meet new friends! For kids 6 to 11. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request...
Ages 3 – 5 w/adult participant Enjoy skill building stories, rhymes, and activities, especially designed for preschoolers. Drop in. Story Room.
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)...
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...
Join the Back of the Yards Branch staff for a fun, bilingual story time at the Sputnik Coffee Company! Enjoy a delicious treat while your little ones have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or...
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...
Make a sun-catching windchime with old cds! For grades 6-12. Registration required.
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.
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?...
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 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 us for Kids Afternoon Movie Craft and Show. Enjoy the provided movie snacks or bring your own and make a movie themed craft. Hoping to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob follows a mysterious, swashbuckling ghost pirate known as the Flying Dutchman on a seafaring adventure that...
Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.
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...
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 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...
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.
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...
All ages w/adult participant Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. 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 Library cannot...
This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!
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.
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.
Preschoolers, join us for an exciting journey in our Storytime Adventures! This program is all about exploring the magical world of books through fun stories, songs, and playful activities. Each week, we’ll dive into a new tale, meet colorful characters, and spark our imaginations! Ages 3-5 with...
Create your own Fuse/Perler bead creation! No matter your skill level, this is your chance to design unique pixel art that you can take home. With all the beads, colors, and tools you need, your imagination is the limit. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility...
12-23 months with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.
Join Clearing Branch for our Genre Book Club. Read a book from the selected genre each month, then talk about what you read in our monthly Zoom discussions. In April, we’ll be talking about poetry, essays, and short stories. Can't think of a title? Don't worry, we have you covered. Check out our...
Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!
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...
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...
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...
Bring your own crafting project and join us as we chat, craft, and enjoy coffee or tea and snacks.
Calling all babies! Join us for some stories, songs, and sensory fun! Ages 0-2 years with caregiver. No registration required. Drop-in.
Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!
On select Mondays, de-stress and exercise your creative side by experimenting with tactile art supplies. We’ll provide materials such as finger paint, polymer clay and scratch art. We’ll also play soothing music to help you recharge for the rest of your week. For teens in grades 7 through 12....
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 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..
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud. All participants will need an adult parent or...
Calling all cozy mystery lovers! Join us for our Cozy Mystery Book Club. Each month, we will read and discuss a cozy mystery, usually the first in a series. These light-hearted mysteries have something for everyone, with amateur sleuths, lots of humor, and a bit of romance. All are welcome! October.
Come make a spring flower to celebrate the springtime season. All materials will be provided. Call 309-497-2600 to Register.
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)...
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.
Celebrate Week of the Young Child with Work Together Wednesday! When children build together they develop their social and early literacy skills, get to problem solve together, and find empathy for themselves and others. We'll share stories, songs, and play focused on our "work together" theme....
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...