Chinatown Branch Library
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Friday December 5 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Baby's First Ornament
Drop in with your baby to create an ornament to take home as a keepsake! For babies 0 to 18 months. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email ......More
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Saturday December 6 10:00am - 1:00pm CST
Game On: Board Game Play
Got a board game as a gift or purchase, but don't know how to play it? Join the Chinatown Branch in collaboration with the Chicago Tabletop and Board Game Meetup Group to learn to play that gifted or purchased game or the ones that the group has on hand. Adults and tee......More
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Saturday December 6 11:00am - 11:30am CST
Mad Hatters Story Time
The Mad Hatters are coming! Join us for a fun-filled program of stories, poems and songs by the Mad Hatters, a community project of the Junior League of Chicago. Hear some all-time favorite books performed with festive hats and exciting props. For children 3 to 9 and......More
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Saturday December 6 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Film Screening: The Polar Express (2004)
The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train r......More
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Monday December 8 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Beginning Readers Book Club
Are you starting to read? Practice your reading with us. Children must be able to read independently. Space is limited. Registration required. For kids in grades K to 2. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect person......More
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Monday December 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Holiday Tea Party & Craft
Join Chinatown Library for a Holiday Tea Party for adults! Bring your favorite doll, plushie, or stuffed animal and your favorite teacup to have tea and treats. Introduce your doll to the group, discuss your favorite doll trends, and enjoy a craft of painting a small w......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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Wednesday December 10 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Holiday STEAM: Slime
Don't be a grouch! Stop by and make green, goo-tastic slime! For kids 6 to 13. How to Attend Register by the start of the program. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used ......More
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Wednesday December 10 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
Improv for Anxiety with The Second City
Join The Second City’s Improv for Anxiety workshop to explore spontaneity and risk taking in safe environments that limit external pressures to foster a sense of safety and inclusion. Through improv games and exercises and teamwork students will learn to enhance effec......More
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Thursday December 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Gingerbread Man Craft
Get inspired and create a unique gingerbread man craft. Take it home or leave it to decorate the library. For kids 5 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More
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Saturday December 13 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
ESL: English Conversation Circle
Would you like to improve your English? Join the Chinatown Branch for one hour of English conversation practice with other English learners. This conversation group is for people who already know some English and would like more practice. Learn to be more confident spe......More
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Sunday December 14 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST