Harold Washington Library Center
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Saturday December 13 10:00am - 10:30am CST
Family Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and fun for the family! For kids 0 to 5 and their families. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@c......More
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Saturday December 13 11:00am - 4:00pm CST
Gamer's Universe Showdown Series
Join us for Gamer's Universe Showdown Series, our monthly esports celebration leading up to the 2026 edition of Gamer's Universe. This month, we will host a Mario Kart event at 12 pm, followed by an afternoon tou......More
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Saturday December 13 2:30pm - 4:00pm CST
Artful Afternoon
Drop in to get creative with winter celebration crafts. For kids 3 and up and their families. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More
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Sunday December 14 3:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Parachute Play
Join us for half an hour of songs, stories and parachute movement! For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More
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Monday December 15 9:30am - 12:30pm CST
Coffee and Connections
Join us for coffee and connection to library resources and social work support. This program is in partnership with Hartgrove and Garfield Park Behavioral Health Centers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this even......More
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Monday December 15 1:00pm - 2:30pm CST
Paper Folding and Origami: Make Masu Boxes for the Holidays
Come transform a flat sheet of paper into a three-dimensional object. In this paper folding and origami workshop we will fold masu boxes for the holidays. Each masu box has an open side, but two boxes can be folded to nest one in the other and create a closed contai......More
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Monday December 15 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
AI Detective Quiz Show
Are those photos on your friend's Insta real? What about the latest viral video on TikTok? Can you spot what is AI and what is not? Compete with your friends and test your assumptions in our rapid-fire quiz game! For high school teens 13-19 Accessibility Need si......More
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Monday December 15 5:30pm - 7:30pm CST
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
Through this writing group, we will continue the legacy of writers that gathered before our times. As a member of the Silent Scribe Society, you can air out your woes, successes, and goals you have for your literature. You can focus on your craft and get your story wri......More
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Monday December 15 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
Knit Together
Join experienced needleworker Adriana Reyneri for a beginner-friendly knitting and crochet group. Bring your own projects or challenge yourself to start something new. Materials will be provided by the library. Note: this is a drop-in program, no registration is requi......More
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Monday December 15 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie
Join us in the Popular Library at the Harold Washington Library Center for an English language class led by Erie House. In each class, you will learn basic English and about the library's English study resources such as ......More
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Friday December 19 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Karaoke and Treats
Check out YOUmedia's teen only karaoke. Hop on the mic solo or with your friends! Hog the spotlight or cheer others on, it's up to you. We'll provide songs, treats and a mic--all you have to bring is your voice and enthusiasm. For teens 14 to 18. Accessibility Need ......More
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Saturday December 20 10:00am - 1:00pm CST
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Saturday December 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Make a Two-Color 3D Printed Holiday Ornament
Design a small and mostly flat 3D ornament and learn how to use the Bambu slicing software to "paint" the model for two-color 3D printing. Your design will then be printed in two colors - a base color and a contrasting decorative top layer. Accessibility Need sign l......More
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Saturday December 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Story and Puppet Craft with Illustrator Abraham Matias
Join artist Abraham Matias to enjoy the CPL Best of the Best picture book that he illustrated, Popo the Xolo. Then learn more about his illustrations and work alongside him to make you......More
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Sunday December 21 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Celebrate Kwanzaa: A Festival of Light with Mama Edie McLoud Armstrong
Join us to celebrate one of the world’s great Festivals of Light — the Karamu ya Kwanzaa (the Feast of Kwanzaa) — with Mama Edie McLoud Armstrong, the Bilingual Storytelling Speech Pathologist. During this engaging and interactive presentation, Mama Edie will guide yo......More
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Sunday December 21 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Kwanzaa-Inspired Jewelry Making Workshop with Journey and Thingz
Join us for a special jewelry-making workshop inspired by the spirit of Kwanzaa! In this hands-on program, participants will learn simple jewelry-making techniques while exploring the holiday’s seven principles — Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Uji......More
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Monday December 22 11:00am - 3:00pm CST
Holiday Open House Drop-In
Drop by the Maker Lab between 11-3 for a variety of holiday and winter themed activities - including felt ornaments, button-making, paper folding, laser-cut pendants and more. Please note this is not Open Shop, and equipment will only be available for staff use and as......More
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Monday December 22 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Tween Scene: Switch It Up
Join us for Tween Scene – a casual hangout where you can meet others your age, play games, get crafty and try out fun featured activities. Come play Switch games on the big screen! For tweens 10 to 14 and not yet in high school. Accessibility Need sign language i......More
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Monday December 22 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
Knit Together
Join experienced needleworker Adriana Reyneri for a beginner-friendly knitting and crochet group. Bring your own projects or challenge yourself to start something new. Materials will be provided by the library. Note: this is a drop-in program, no registration is requi......More
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Monday December 22 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie
Join us in the Popular Library at the Harold Washington Library Center for an English language class led by Erie House. In each class, you will learn basic English and about the library's English study resources such as ......More