Plan ahead — see what's happening tomorrow in Morris, IL. Events, classes, and activities.
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Join Ms. Shelley in making an easy and econonmical Spring wall pocket from basic household supplies. Registration is required. Program is for Adult 18+. Children will not be permitted into the program. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for...
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...
Join Legler Regional library for an online discussion of Georgia Hunter’s We Were the Lucky Ones, a historical novel based on the true story of the author’s Polish‑Jewish family during World War II. The book follows the Kurc family—parents and five adult children—who are separated across continents.
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...
Interested in joining Fiber Art "Commuknity" to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting and other hand stitching. Bring your own...
Join the Humboldt Park Branch as we explore the world of cookbooks! Each month we will read, cook, eat, and discuss from a different book from CPL's collection. This month's pick is Delicious Tonight by Nagi Maehashi! Please prepare one recipe from this month's cookbook to...
Use our taste-safe solution of milk and food coloring to make art and explore bubble sensory bins. Dress for a mess. We will be outside if weather permits. Ages 0-5. 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...
Level up your sales with this Business 101 course which will teach you the basics necessary to prepare for the 2026 Local Teen Craft & Author Fair which will take place on Sunday, September 20th. We will cover a range of topics such as details specific to our fair, practical skills for sales, and...
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.
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,...
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...
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?...
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 us for an afternoon of creativity! Each week we'll make a craft, enjoy some snacks and listen to music. For tweens and teens in grades 6 through 12. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
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.
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.
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..
For ages 8-12 years old. All kids require registration, and are available for pickup for one week.
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...
Registration Required. Ages 4-12 years, under 7 with accompanying adult. Paint a cute puffin by the sea.
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.
Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, songs, movement and bubbles. You will also learn a few signs to take home and practice with your child.
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 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...
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..
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,..
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.
Join us for this story time tailored for you and your baby or toddler. We share songs, rhymes and books. For children birth to 3 years and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Join Craft Master Allie to make your own sparkly beaded houseplant like the TikTok trend! Both sessions will make the same project. Register.
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.
"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...
Bring your own crafting project and join us as we chat, craft, and enjoy coffee or tea and snacks.
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 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.
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...
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.
Join Miss Evelyn for an interactive story time especially for tots and toddlers! We will share songs, rhymes and books, plus a simple take-home activity. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend Registration opens one week before each event. Please register by 24 hours the day...
Join us for a special stars and space-themed story time! Come and learn some fun facts about the Lyrid meteor shower!
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!
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..
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...
12-23 months with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.
Drop in to make a squeezable fish that blows imaginary bubbles. This craft will make an excellent fidget to carry around in your pocket! For kids 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Listen to stories, watch some dancing puppets, and have some bubble time fun! Ages 0-5 with caregiver. No registration required. Drop-in.
*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!