Damen Avenue Branch Library
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Thursday May 16 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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Thursday May 16 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Brain Health & Mental Health
Learn the latest information on general brain health, mental health and Alzheimer's Disease from researchers at Great Lakes Clinical Trials. The researchers will cover: What is Brain Health? The difference between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. Ways you can ke......More
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Thursday May 16 6:00pm - 7:15pm CDT
Adult Book Discussion: In the Time of Butterflies
Join staff from the North Pulaski Branch at local business, Right Bee Cider, for a discussion of Julia Alvarez's classic novel, In the Time of the Butterflies. This event is for ages 21+ Accessibility Need sign l......More
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Thursday May 16 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Cocktails and Conversation: Long Bright River
Join us as we discuss Long Bright River by Liz Moore. Current reading selections are available for check-out at the Logan Square circulation desk. How to Attend This event takes place in person. Please follow the masking requirements of the location this event ......More
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Friday May 17 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Destination Discovery Story Time at Lincoln Park Zoo
Join Librarian Megan and her friends at the Lincoln Park Zoo an interactive story time all about endangered animals. We’ll sings songs like sea lions, rhyme like rhino and share books like bison, plus suggestions for at-home activities all in celebration of these magni......More
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Saturday May 18 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Bucktown Book Discussion: Crying in H Mart
Join us for our May book discussion of Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, songwriter, and guitarist. With humor and heart, she tells......More
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Monday May 20 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Budburst Community Science Program
Attend a community science presentation from the Chicago Botanic Garden team about their program Budburst. They will be hosting an hour-long presentation about how to observe plants and pollinators around you and how to use the take home Discovery Pack available at the......More
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Monday May 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Weird Book Club: Interior Chinatown
Do you like science fiction, fantasy, horror, or just plain strange books? Meet fellow weird readers to discuss strange and speculative fiction at Weird Book Club, an adult book discussion group that meets at Map Room, on the last......More
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Wednesday May 22 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Reading Came First Book Club: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
The Reading Came First Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at Hi-Lo, a neighborhood cocktail bar in Chicago's Humboldt Park. In May we will read The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Must be 21+ to attend. Accessibility Need sign ......More
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Wednesday May 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Books and Brews: In a Dark, Dark Wood
Do you like books? Do you like meeting new people? Want to check out a new place? Then Books and Brews is for you! Join the Manning Branch as we host our adult book club, Books and Brews, at our local Midwest Coast Brewing......More
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Thursday May 23 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