Damen Avenue Branch Library
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Thursday May 30 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Story and Art with Cruelty Free You + Me
Join nonprofit Cruelty Free You + Me for their Compassionate Children's Programming! During each session we focus on different animals, the environment and kindness towards one another. We believe in learning through literature, art and hands-on experiences. For kids......More
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Monday June 3 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Crafts for Grown-Ups: Collage Bookmark
Relax and unwind after work by making beautiful bookmarks while listening to chill music. We will be collaging bookmarks to prepare for summer reading (no, it’s not just for kids!). All supplies will be provided, no artistic talent necessary. Accessibility Need sign ......More
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Monday June 3 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Tween Club
Games, crafts and snacks. At the start we play a short board or card game we choose together, then various crafts are available along with more games. Come for the snacks, stay for the fun! Kids 10 to 13 independently. Space is limited. Accessibility Need sign lang......More
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Wednesday June 5 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Story Time at Commercial Park
Join Ms. Mary from the West Town Branch as she reads stories and leads children in movement activities, fingerplays and more! This story time takes place next to the outdoor play area at Commercial Park. For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. In the event of inclement wea......More
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Thursday June 6 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Summer Book Bike: Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park
The Humboldt Park Branch's Book Bike is officially rolling out this summer! We'll be setting up at locations throughout Humboldt Park, bringing the library to you. On June 6, we'll be riding around the incredible Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park (1440 N. Humboldt Boulev......More
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Saturday June 8 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Lazy Crafternoon
Join us for arts and crafts for the whole family. Projects typically have a seasonal theme and vary in difficulty (something for younger kids and something for older kids). For families with kids 3 to 9. How to Attend Registration not required. A ticket is required ......More
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Tuesday June 11 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Story Time
The interactive program features read-aloud books, rhymes and songs best for kids 18 months to 3. (Kids up to 5 and babies welcome!) Tips for early literacy skill development will often be included for caregivers. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Atten......More
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Wednesday June 12 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Story Time at Commercial Park
Join Ms. Mary from the West Town Branch as she reads stories and leads children in movement activities, fingerplays and more! This story time takes place next to the outdoor play area at Commercial Park. For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. In the event of inclement wea......More
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Wednesday June 12 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
LEGO® Club
Just like it sounds—a group of kids enjoying building with LEGO® bricks! There are materials for independent or cooperative exploration with optional project ideas or challenges available from the librarian. For kids 5 to 10 with a grown-up. How to Attend Registra......More
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Thursday June 13 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Imagine THAT: Theatre for the Very Young
This interactive, multi-sensory Theatre for the Very Young performance created by Northwestern University students is designed for preschoolers and their caregivers. Audiences will be able to interact with this story through touch, sound, music and movement. For ages ......More
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Thursday June 13 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Story and Art with Cruelty Free You + Me
Join nonprofit Cruelty Free You + Me for their Compassionate Children's Programming! During each session we focus on different animals, the environment and kindness towards one another. We believe in learning through literature, art and hands-on experiences. For kids......More
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Saturday June 15 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT
Adult Field Trip: A Night at Mister Kelly's
Join us for a special private tour of the Newberry Library Exhibit of A Night at Mister Kelly's. Relive a night on the town in the mid-twentieth century. Mister Kelly's was one of the hotspots of Chicago nightlife in the 1950s through the mid-1970s. Located on Rush......More
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Tuesday June 18 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Story Time
The interactive program features read-aloud books, rhymes and songs best for kids 18 months to 3. (Kids up to 5 and babies welcome!) Tips for early literacy skill development will often be included for caregivers. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Atten......More
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Tuesday June 18 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Destination Discovery Story Time at Lincoln Park Zoo
What’s the buzz at Lincoln Park Zoo? Join your friends, Librarian Megan and Zookeeper Alex as they celebrate Pollinators Week (June 17 to 23) with a story time that is for the birds and will leave you batty about pollinators. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Ho......More