Douglass Branch Library
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Tuesday May 14 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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Thursday May 16 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Film Screening: Migration (2023)
Join us for a screening of Migration. (2023). The animated film tells the story of a family of ducks dreaming of the perfect getaway vacation. Mack, the overprotective father, cannot take the ri......More
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Thursday May 16 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Gamers Paradise
Hang out in our YOUmedia space playing video games or board games. Use our video game systems and STEAM Machine to play a variety of fun games. You can challenge the Teen Librarians to show off their moves in Just Dance or race your friends around a virtual track. Boa......More
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Thursday May 16 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Jewelry Workshop
Join us to make your own jewelry! Materials will be provided. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to reques......More
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Tuesday May 21 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
DIY Day for Teens
Turn your mind off and relax with some crafts or do-it-yourself activities. Each Tuesday, we will create something new using materials from our YOUmedia space. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please c......More
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Tuesday May 21 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 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 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Gamers Paradise
Hang out in our YOUmedia space playing video games or board games. Use our video game systems and STEAM Machine to play a variety of fun games. You can challenge the Teen Librarians to show off their moves in Just Dance or race your friends around a virtual track. Boa......More
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Saturday May 25 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Pay Yourself First
Join us for a session with Wintrust covering the best savings options that will help you reach your goals! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More
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Tuesday May 28 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
DIY Day for Teens
Turn your mind off and relax with some crafts or do-it-yourself activities. Each Tuesday, we will create something new using materials from our YOUmedia space. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please c......More
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Tuesday May 28 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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Tuesday May 28 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Books and Brews Discusses: The Death and Life of the Great Lakes
Join us for our monthly Books and Brews book discussion. For May, join West Town librarians and others in our community to discuss The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan. Place a hold or pick up a copy of the book at the West Town Branch. This event......More
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Thursday May 30 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Gamers Paradise
Hang out in our YOUmedia space playing video games or board games. Use our video game systems and STEAM Machine to play a variety of fun games. You can challenge the Teen Librarians to show off their moves in Just Dance or race your friends around a virtual track. Boa......More
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Thursday May 30 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Jazz and Paint
Join us in celebrating the start of the warm weather here in Chicago. What better way to celebrate then having a free date night at the library? Grab your partner or friend for a night of painting while listening to the melodic jazz tunes. Art supplies will be provided......More
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Thursday May 30 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Craftivism: Cross-Stitch
Craftivism is a form of activism that uses the arts to advocate for equal rights. All levels welcome! Cross-stitch supplies and patterns will be provided. Patterns will include designs for Black Lives Matter, Love Wins, etc. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet you......More
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Saturday June 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Film Screening & Discussion: Community Healing
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Please join us as local filmmaker Cortez Mack presents three short films about issues in the black community, mental health, and healing, followed by a discussion. - “Bobby” is a short film about dementia and mental healt......More
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Saturday June 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Community Healing Film Screening & Discussion
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Please join us as local filmmaker Cortez Mack presents three short films about issues in the black community, mental health, and healing, followed by a discussion. Films: - "Bobby," a short film about dementia and menta......More