Nightlife in Gurnee
Bars, clubs, breweries, live music, and nightlife in Gurnee. Your guide to going out.
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Monday Matinee: Sarah’s Oil (2025)
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: e.t.c. 50th Revue
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...
Crafternoons
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...
Yom HaShoah Commemoration: The Unfinished History of Nazi Plunder
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
Preschool Story Time (Ages 3 – 5 w/adult participant)
Ages 3 – 5 w/adult participant Enjoy skill building stories, rhymes, and activities, especially designed for preschoolers. Drop in. Story Room.
Mother Goose at Play: Toddler and Preschool Story and Play Time
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)...
Teen Craft: Fuse Bead Art
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...
Supported Storytime & Family Play
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...
Opera Cat's Playhouse Story Time
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...
Kids Craft Club
For ages 6-12 Make some simple crafts and be social with other creative people! Each session we will make something new and have fun things to talk about!
Tactile Art Night
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....
Teen Craft: Recycled CD Windchimes
Make a sun-catching windchime with old cds! For grades 6-12. Registration required.
Story Time at the Back of the Yards Coffeehouse
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...
Musical Drawings
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)...
Once Upon a Storytime: Money Minded Storytime
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.
Monday Matinee Kids' Film Screening: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)
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...
Boos & Booze: The First Pour Book Club
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...
Spring Baby and Toddler Story Time
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...
Tuesday Morning Book Club: The Letter Carrier
This month's book will be The Letter Carrier by Francesca Giannone. Copies of this book will be available at the Adult Services desk one month prior to the book discussion. Please join us!
DIY Adult Crafts: Canvas Tote Bag Painting
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...
Baby Lapsit Storytime
Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.
Genre Book Club for Adults: Poetry, Essays, and Short Stories
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...
Once Upon A Storytime (Ages 0-2 with Caregiver)
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!
Story and Play Time
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?...
Crafty Critters Art Class
Learn some fun art skills for littles from Ms. Al! Dress for a mess and make some art to take home! This month, we’ll be making Aquafaba Sensory Foam! Ages 0-2. Register.
Viral Craft Club: Beaded Mini Bouquets
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.
Preschool Storytime
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.
Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy
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...
Bilingual Spanish Storytime
Ages 12 and under with a parent or caregiver. Join Eisenhower and the Language Labs for a 30 minute bilingual Spanish Storytime. Together we will learn songs, play games and create a craft!
Simple Stitches Crochet Club
Join us for our very popular Austin-Irving Simple Stitches Crochet Club. Bring a work in progress or come to learn basic crochet stitches and chat with other crafters. Yarn and hooks available. Knitters are welcome! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance...
Catching on to Crafting
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.
ARTstravaganza!: Black Light Drawing
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.
Preschool Pals Storytime
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...
Cookbook Club: The Chinese Way Classic Techniques, Fresh Flavors
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...
Itty Bitty Story Time
Join us for a story time full of stories, rhymes and songs for our littlest patrons. For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request...
Baby Walkers Storytime
12-23 months with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.
Busy Bees Storytime
Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!
Film Screening: James and the Giant Peach (1996)
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...
Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room
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!
Drop-In Baby Storytime
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.
Craft Lab: Bag Charm
Come out to try a new craft, socialize, and have fun. Make a beaded bag charm. All materials provided. *Limited availability. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to...
Hello Baby! Storytime
Calling all babies! Join us for some stories, songs, and sensory fun! Ages 0-2 years with caregiver. No registration required. Drop-in.
Tuesday Story Time
Join us for a fun story time featuring songs, dances, games and books! For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Space may be 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...
Once Upon a Time Storytime
Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!
Adult Book Club: Cultish
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...
Preschool Craft
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.
Crafty Kids
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)...
Anne of Green Gables Book Club
Join us at Peoria Historical Society's Flanagan House to discuss the Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery. February 10: Anne of Green Gables April 14: Anne of Avonlea June 9: Anne of the Island & Anne of Windy Poplars August 11: Anne's House of Dreams October 13: Anne of Ingleside &...
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