Douglass Branch Library
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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
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Tuesday June 4 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 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 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