Back of the Yards Branch Library
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Friday December 5 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
Film Screening: Violent Night (2023)
Join the Back of the Yards staff for a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas. Click here to watch the trailer! On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus finds himself on a surprise mission to protect a group of host......More
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Saturday December 6 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Bilingual Story Time / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Join us for bilingual story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus craft activities in both English and Spanish. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibilit......More
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Saturday December 6 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Story Time with Santa Claus
Join in the holiday fun by making crafts and sipping hot chocolate as you get your photo taken with the one and only Santa Claus! For ages 0 to 13. Disfruta haciendo manualidades y bebiendo chocolate caliente mientras te haces una foto con el único e inigualable Sant......More
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Saturday December 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Story Time at the Back of the Yards Coffeehouse
Join the Back of the Yards Branch for a fun, bilingual story time at the Back of the Yards Coffeehouse. Enjoy a delicious treat while your little one's have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For children 0 to 6 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need ......More
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Monday December 8 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Lunes de Mayores / Senior Mondays
Join the Back of the Yards Library for Senior Mondays at Back of the Yards Coffeehouse. Enjoy free pan dulce and coffee courtesy of AARP then take a holiday portrait with the library from 10:00-11:30. Únase a la biblioteca Back of the Yards para los lunes para persona......More
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Tuesday December 9 4:00pm - 4:30pm CST
International Pastry Day Story Time
Join the Richard J. Daley branch library in celebrating International Pastry Day with a sweet story at Vjosa Cafe! In honor of these sweet and savory treats we’ll share songs, rhymes and books! For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Story time will take place at Vjo......More
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Tuesday December 9 5:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Sesiones de GED con UIC Center for Literacy
Únete al Centro de Alfabetización de UIC y desarrolla tus habilidades en preparación para los exámenes del GED. Se requiere una prueba previa y registro. Recomendamos que los participantes traigan útiles de escritura y un cuaderno. Para asistir a esta clase, ya debes......More
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Tuesday December 9 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Club Create/Club Creativo
Join us for an afternoon program for kids and tweens to unleash their creativity. For ages 3 to 13. Acompañanos para Club Creativo, un programa para que niños y preadolescentes suelten su creatividad. Para edades 3 a 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpr......More
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Wednesday December 10 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Baby Story Time at Grano Panadería and Café
Join staff from the Back of the Yards Branch for a fun, bilingual story time at Grano Panadería and Café! Enjoy a delicious treat while your little ones have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For kids 0 to 36 months and their caregivers. Accessibility ......More
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Wednesday December 10 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Story Time at Grano Panaderia and Cafe
Join the Back of the Yards staff for a fun, bilingual story time at Grano Panaderia and Cafe! Enjoy a delicious treat while your little ones have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For kids 0 to 6 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language i......More
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Thursday December 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Candy House Making
Use graham crackers, royal icing, and loads of sweets to build and decorate your own holiday candy house. Utiliza galletas Graham, glaseado real y montones de dulces para construir y decorar tu propia casita de dulces navideña. Accessibility Need sign language inter......More
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Thursday December 11 5:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Sesiones de GED con UIC Center for Literacy
Únete al Centro de Alfabetización de UIC y desarrolla tus habilidades en preparación para los exámenes del GED. Se requiere una prueba previa y registro. Recomendamos que los participantes traigan útiles de escritura y un cuaderno. Para asistir a esta clase, ya debes......More
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Friday December 12 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
Film Screening: White Bird (2024)
Join the Back of the Yards staff for a screening of White Bird. Click here to watch the trailer! The story of Julian's grandmother, Grandmère. Traveling back to her traumatic childhood, she recounts her time......More
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Saturday December 13 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Bilingual Story Time / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Join us for bilingual story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus craft activities in both English and Spanish. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibilit......More
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Saturday December 13 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Family Story Time
Join us for a fun-filled family story time! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus a fun craft. For kids 0 to 6 and their families. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or ema......More
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Sunday December 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Savory Swap / Intercambio Sabroso
Loved to cook something that warms you up in the cold winter? Do you have a favorite recipe to share? Cooking tips, tricks or secrets to success? Join us for a savory swap! Bring a dish with the recipe (especially noting any allergens!) that you are ready to share. Ta......More
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Monday December 15 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Baby Story Time at Sputnik Coffee Company
Join staff from the Back of the Yards Branch for a fun, bilingual story time at Sputnik Coffee Company! Enjoy a delicious treat while your little ones have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For children 0 to 36 months and their caregivers. Accessibility......More
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Monday December 15 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Story Time at Sputnik Coffee Company
Join the Back of the Yards 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 langu......More