Blackstone Branch Library
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Friday December 5 3:00pm - 4:30pm CST
ESL Practice: English Conversation Group
Do you want to learn English? Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate. This group focuses on having lively discussions......More
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Saturday December 6 10:00am - 10:30am CST
A Taste of the Nutcracker featuring Hyde Park School of Dance
Hyde Park School of Dance performs scenes from Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet The Nutcracker based on the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale. Meet the Nutcracker-Prince, Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy and other characters in this delightful production. Recommended for chil......More
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Saturday December 6 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Science Club
Calling all elementary schoolers! Join us for fun science activities. Science learning sessions are led by University of Chicago pre-med students as a part of Med-ucate. For ages 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language int......More
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Wednesday December 10 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Let's Make a Snowman
Come and create a winter scene with a one-of-a-kind snowman. For kids 6 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipubl......More
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Wednesday December 10 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Spanish Conversation Group
From beginners to native speakers, all are welcome to come and enjoy speaking Spanish in this community-led program. If you have any questions, please reach out. Nos vemos! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this even......More
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Thursday December 11 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Come make new friends and have fun as we sing and play together. For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please ca......More
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Thursday December 11 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Chess Club
Want to learn chess or sharpen your skills? Come join us for open chess play, game analysis and tactical challenges. All skill levels are welcome. For adults, teens and kids 6 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance ......More
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Friday December 12 3:00pm - 4:30pm CST
ESL Practice: English Conversation Group
Do you want to learn English? Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate. This group focuses on having lively discussions......More
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Tuesday December 16 10:30am - 11:00am CST
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Tuesday December 16 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Tech Tuesdays
Learn how to use your personal computer, smartphone, tablet or other devices with more skill and proficiency. Open to all adults, especially those looking to enhance their tech skills. No registration required! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or ot......More
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Tuesday December 16 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
LEGO® Night
Calling all LEGO enthusiasts and engineers! We show you how to build with mini-bricks as we take on building challenges and do some open-ended free play. Join us to make new friends while building STEAM skills. For ages 4 to 12. Accessibility Need sign language int......More
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Wednesday December 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Spanish Conversation Group
From beginners to native speakers, all are welcome to come and enjoy speaking Spanish in this community-led program. If you have any questions, please reach out. Nos vemos! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this even......More
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Thursday December 18 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Come make new friends and have fun as we sing and play together. For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please ca......More
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Thursday December 18 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Chess Club
Want to learn chess or sharpen your skills? Come join us for open chess play, game analysis and tactical challenges. All skill levels are welcome. For adults, teens and kids 6 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance ......More
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Friday December 19 3:00pm - 4:30pm CST
ESL Practice: English Conversation Group
Do you want to learn English? Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate. This group focuses on having lively discussions......More
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Saturday December 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Adult Book Discussion: The Years
Join Blackstone Branch for a discussion of The Years by Annie Ernaux Annie Ernaux was born in 1940 in Normandy. She is the winner of numerous prizes including the Prix Renaudot. Her "A Woman's Story", "A Man's Place", and "Simple Passion" were all "New York T......More
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Tuesday December 23 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Open Play Time
Drop in for open play featuring a mix of activities and social time for kids and their caregivers. For children 0 to 5 and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance f......More