Edgewater Branch Library
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Saturday December 13 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Chicago History Book Club
Join us for a monthly discussion of a book that explores an aspect of the history of Chicago. Books will be available at the first floor circulation desk. This program is in partnership with the Edgewater Historical Socie......More
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Monday December 15 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Mother Goose on the Loose
Join Ms. Anne for an interactive program featuring read-aloud books, songs and movement activities. Tips for children's early literacy skill development are included for parents and caregivers. For children 6 to 36 months and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sig......More
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Monday December 15 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Monday Matinee: Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Join us for a film screening of Edward Scissorhands. A family takes in a young man with scissors for hands. He is the unfinished experiment of a local eccentric who died before completing his creation. Dubbed Edward, he quickly falls in love with the family's oldest d......More
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Tuesday December 16 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Cookies, Crafts and the Grinch
Warm up at the library with cookies, crafts and cocoa. The whole family can visit our craft tables to make holiday cards, winter ornaments and decorative snowflakes. Afterwards we will have a visit from our favorite holiday book character--the Grinch! For kids 6 to 1......More
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Wednesday December 17 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Storypalooza
Join Mr. Chris for story time where we'll share songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, movement and music. Followed by open play time. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?......More
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Wednesday December 17 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
The Almanac of Questions Audio Project: Seasons Story Circle
Hosted by Kate In and Sally Beauvais, sound artists who are working on a DCASE-funded storytelling project related to farmers almanacs and the exploration of how humans inte......More
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Thursday December 18 5:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Chess on the Edge
Want to learn chess or sharpen your skills? Come join us for open chess play, game analysis and tactical problems. This program is for ages 8 to 80 and all skill levels are welcome, chess boards are included! How to Attend Registration is recommended, but not re......More
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Thursday December 18 6:30pm - 7:45pm CST
Knitting Class
Learn to knit, increase your knitting skills, or just come to chat with other knitters. This class is free, but knitters must supply their own materials. We meet every Thursday evening. PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. If you are a new knitter (that is, have......More
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Friday December 19 11:00am - 1:00pm CST
Edgewater Memory Café
Our monthly Memory Café offers a comfortable and supportive environment for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Activities at this event will vary at each meeting but will include games, arts and crafts, music, and more. Friends, family members, and com......More
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Saturday December 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Edgewater Community Music Jam
Join us for new community music jam sessions for musicians of all levels who play acoustic instruments. Participants also may be singers and listeners. Sessions are one hour and include group playing, solo/small group playing and break/social time. Percussion instru......More
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Monday December 22 2:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Monday Matinee: The Santa Clause (1994)
Join us for a film screening of The Santa Clause. A divorced adman inadvertently becomes the real Santa when he puts on the suit of the guy who fell off of his roof. Registration is recommended but not required. Please register online or at the Edgewater Branch refe......More