Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Oakwood. Get outside and explore.
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Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs. Adults have time to meet and greet after the program ends while the children explore with books, felt board pieces and assorted blocks or toys. Registration is not...
Drop into YOUmedia to learn the basics of embroidery! Use string and fabric to create custom wall decor or a gift for a loved one. All skill levels are welcome. For tweens and teens, grades 6th through 12th. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this..
Join Ms. Tara for a story time especially for preschoolers! We’ll share songs, rhymes, books and early literacy tips. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Drop in and explore art media, technology, crafts and games. For teens 13 to 19. Ven y explora diferentes medios de arte, tecnología, manualidades y juegos. Para jóvenes de 13 a 19 años. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?...
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?...
Stop by the branch to make some slime! For teens and families with children. Pasa por la biblioteca para crear tu propio slime. Para adolescentes y familias con niños. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or...
Children and their families are invited to story time for songs, books and a craft to make together, followed by play time. For kids 0 to 5 and their families. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or...
Join us Friday mornings for 30 minutes of songs and stories! Play time immediately follows. For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. For children 0 to 5. Acompáñanos para disfrutar de media hora de cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español. Para niños 0 a 5. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other...
Join us for stories, songs and movement activities. For children 2 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 accommodations. Requests must be made...
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...
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 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...
Make a sun-catching windchime with old cds! For grades 6-12. Registration required.
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
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.
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 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...
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.
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.
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!
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...
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.
12-23 months with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.
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...
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...
Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!
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...
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...
This is a drop-in program where children of all ages can enjoy creating spring-themed crafts in a fun, welcoming environment. For kids 3 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org..
Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!
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 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..
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.
Check out the new DIY group led by Beverly teens for teens! Hang out, explore maker tech, and work on a different arts and crafts project each month. All materials and snacks will be provided. For teens in grades 9 to 12. How to Attend Register to receive an email reminder. As a reminder, school...
Come make a spring flower to celebrate the springtime season. All materials will be provided. Call 309-497-2600 to Register.
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)...
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....
The forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas and their fifty-year sisterhood, a legacy erased from history—until now. Captivating, rich in vivid detail and character, and steeped in the glamour and grit of professional ballet, The Swans of Harlem is a riveting account of five..
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.
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.
Start your weekend off right! Bring the family together for stories, songs, and fun!
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...
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 &...
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...