Douglass Branch Library
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Saturday June 8 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Community Garden Day
Please join us for a day of community engagement, food and service. Learn about some of the community organizations in the area while helping us beatify our community garden.
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Saturday June 8 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Summer Reading Ice Cream Social and Sign Up
Welcome to the Summer at CPL. Douglass Branch wants to invite you to sign up for our summer reading program by having some ice cream to kick off the summer event. The ice cream is limited and will go on a first come, first serve basis. For children ages 0 to 13 and th......More
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Saturday June 8 2:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Film Screening: Summer of Soul (2021)
Join the Douglass Branch for a screening of Summer of Soul! This powerful and transporting documentary is part music film and part historical record. It was created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture, and fashion. ©Twentieth Century Fox - 1......More
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Sunday June 9 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Pilsen Walking Tour led by Photographer Akito Tsuda
Pilsen, circa 1991-1994. Photograph by Akito Tsuda Join us for a walking tour of Pilsen, led by photographer Akito Tsuda. Tsuda’s photographs will be on display at Harold Washington Library Center beginning June 3, in the exhibit ......More
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Monday June 10 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Morning Music with Stories
Be sure to stop by to get your wiggles out as we read some stories and listen and dance to some tunes. This story time has a focus on music. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for t......More
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Tuesday June 11 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Crochet Club
Join the staff at the Douglass Branch and Ms. Rochelle for Crochet Club, where we will learn and practice the basics of crocheting. All levels are welcome. You can find the starting materials of yarn and a crochet needle at your local craft stores. Accessibility Nee......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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Thursday June 13 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Children's 3D Printing Basics
Learn some 3D Tinkercad basics to create something wonderful and we will print out what you make. Please note: 3D printing takes time so you will not get your creations at the end of the program. You will be notified when they are printed and you can pick them up at ......More
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Thursday June 13 4:00pm - 6:15pm CDT
Film Screening: Twilight (2008)
Join us for a screening of Twilight (2008). Do you like sparkly vampires? Come see the movie that started the Great Debate - Team Edward or Team Jacob. Stephenie Meyer's romantic and suspenseful best seller that started the phenomenon comes to life in this action-......More
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Thursday June 13 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Reading Recommendations
Join us at the Douglass Branch to share what books you have been enjoying and discover your next great summer read. No assigned book to discuss, just a lively conversation on what you have been reading lately with fellow bibliophiles. Accessibility Need sign language......More
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Saturday June 15 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Indian Dance and Culture Workshop with Bollywood Groove
Learn about and celebrate Indian culture through stories, vivid visuals, engaging facts and incredibly fun movements. Try a fun dance routine that highlights a celebration and walk away with an understanding of the joy and meaning of the topic. For kids 2 and up. ......More
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Monday June 17 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Morning Music with Stories
Be sure to stop by to get your wiggles out as we read some stories and listen and dance to some tunes. This story time has a focus on music. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for t......More