Garfield Ridge Branch Library
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Thursday May 30 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Games People Play
Join us Thursday for our weekly Game Day. We play Scrabble, UNO, Yahtzee, cards, trivia and more. Bring your own game and a friend. Have a nice chat with someone new. Snacks provided. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance f......More
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Saturday June 1 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Saturday Stories and Play
Parents and their little ones will listen to a simple story, sing songs and learn nursery rhymes. Children can then stay to play and make friends. For ages 15 months to 4 with a caregiver. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library canno......More
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Saturday June 1 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Senior Games
Looking for some fun and conversation on a sunny spring morning? Then join us for some card games and board games in the adult area of the library. We have coloring sheets for adults, word finds, crosswords, an ongoing jigsaw puzzle and more. Apply for a library card a......More
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Saturday June 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Knit Wits: Crochet Club
Join our knitting/crochet circle on Saturdays this spring. Bring your finished or unfinished projects to share or to help others finish. This is a meet up-not a tutorial-it's to have fun and talk. Discuss what book you just read or what movie you just saw. Let's get to......More
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Tuesday June 4 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Designs: Vinyl Cutter
Summer is almost here! Stop by to use our vinyl cutter to customize things you’ll need for fun days in the sun. Decorate a tote bag, a plastic cup for your iced coffee, or make some stickers to decorate your water bottle! All supplies will be provided. Registration is ......More
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Thursday June 6 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Spanish Book Club/Club de libro
Join us for the next meeting of our monthly Spanish Book Club! Nuevo tiempo, a las uno. Hacer nuevos amigos. Reunámonos en el club de lectura para discutir libros cada mes! (Las niños pueden acompañarte al programa). ¿Preguntas? Llámenos en / Questions? Call ......More
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Friday June 7 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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Friday June 7 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Homeschool Family Meet Up
Are you looking to meet other homeschool families? Games and activities will be available for kids while caregivers can join in the fun or chat and share resources with one another. For families with kids 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or o......More
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Saturday June 8 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Senior Games
Looking for some fun and conversation on a sunny spring morning? Then join us for some card games and board games in the adult area of the library. We have coloring sheets for adults, word finds, crosswords, an ongoing jigsaw puzzle and more. Apply for a library card a......More
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Monday June 10 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Imagine THAT: Theatre for the Very Young
This interactive, multi-sensory Theatre for the Very Young performance created by Northwestern University students is designed for preschoolers and their caregivers. Audiences will be able to interact with this story through touch, sound, music and movement. For ages ......More
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Tuesday June 11 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Music and Movement for Neurodivergent Kids with Old Town School of Folk Music
Join a specially-trained teaching artist from the Old Town School of Folk Music for a music and movement workshop geared toward families with neurodivergent children. Through music and play, the senses will be gently stimulated, supporting participants to explore inter......More
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Tuesday June 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Music STEAM
Get ready to explore music through a variety of art projects, science experiments and more. Each week we will try a different fun and hands-on activity. For ages 6 to 12. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this e......More
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Tuesday June 11 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
DIY Vinyl Record Clock
Make space on your wall for a DIY Vinyl Record Clock. We’ll use a clock mechanism kit, old vinyl records, and paint to make a time ticking masterpiece! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Only for teens ages 13 to 19. Accessibility Need sign lang......More
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Wednesday June 12 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Bubble Dance Party
Get ready to enjoy a bubbly good time with our first ever Bubble Dance Party! Listen to fun music while dancing and popping thousands of bubbles. Register your child for our annual summer program after the event and receive a booklet to track what you read to them at ......More
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Wednesday June 12 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Escape The Rhythm
Enjoy solving puzzles? Join us in unlocking the mystery of our amazing escape room. Contestants will work in teams to solve a variety of puzzles. For kids 8 to 12 Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Pleas......More
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Thursday June 13 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
ART: 1 2 3!
Let your inner artist out and have some fun painting, gluing, crafting and more in this 3-week series. Please have your child dress accordingly to get messy. Register your child after the program for our annual summer program and receive a booklet to track what you rea......More
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Thursday June 13 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Adult Book Discussion: The Nineties
Join the Garfield Ridge Branch for a discussion of The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman. From the New York Times bestselling author of But What if We're Wrong, a wise and funny reckoning with the dec......More
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Thursday June 13 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Adult Book Discussion: The Nineties
Join the Garfield Ridge Branch for a discussion of The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman "Klosterman (Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs) dissects an iconic era that remains a mystery even to those who grew ......More
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Friday June 14 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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Monday June 17 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Time for Tots
We'll shake! rattle! and roll! our way through story time this summer as we celebrate music and dancing in our annual summer programn. This year's theme is Find Your Rhythm and children can earn prizes, books and a cool t-shirt. Register your child in person after the ......More
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Tuesday June 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Music STEAM
Get ready to explore music through a variety of art projects, science experiments and more. Each week we will try a different fun and hands-on activity. For ages 6 to 12. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this e......More
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Bluey Dance Party
Put yourself into dance mode as we enjoy a fun evening of playing keepy-uppy, musical statues, and all of your other favorite Bluey dancing games. For kids 3 to 8. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Plea......More