Harold Washington Library Center
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Saturday April 20 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Adult Fiction Book Discussion: Stoner
Join us at the Harold Washington Library Center on the third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a fiction book discussion for adults. On Saturday, April 20, we'll be discussing the novel, Stoner, by John Williams. “William Stoner is born at t......More
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Saturday April 20 11:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Día de los niños y libros: A Celebration of Children and Books
Join us for an open house celebration with play and art activities, music, storytelling, book giveaways and special guests! And meet WTTW Kids Nature Cat! For kids of all ages and their families. Acompáñanos para una celebración de niños y libros con juegos, arte, mú......More
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Saturday April 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
SIJO: Korean Poetry Workshop
Sijo (시조, pronounced SHEE-jo) is Korea’s poetic form, composed of three lines of 14-16 syllables, totaling 44-46 syllables in all. While it shares similarities with haiku, it has distinct characteristics. In this session, poet Lucy Park will delve into the fundamentals......More
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Sunday April 21 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Jump into Reading
Learning to read takes practice! This program encourages emerging readers to practice early reading activities in a fun way. Join us as we play with sounds, read books together and explore new skills. For ages 4 to 7. Accessibility Need sign language interpretatio......More
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Sunday April 21 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Parachute Play
Join us for half an hour of songs, stories and parachute movement! For ages 0 to 5 Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipu......More
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Sunday April 21 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Graphic Novel Snack and Chat
Do you love graphic novels and eating snacks? Are you 9 to 13 years old? You won't want to miss this graphic novel book club! For ages 9 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8......More
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Monday April 22 9:00am - 8:00pm CDT
Grab and Go: Spring Gateway Card
Spring is here! Tell everyone! Pick up materials to create your own festive greeting card at the 8th floor Arts & Music reference desk. This Grab and Go kit is available during library hours for the month of April or while supplies last.
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Monday April 22 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Young at Heart: Bloom for Bees Take and Make Kits
Senior adults, we invite you to embrace the joys of gardening and support our local pollinators! These essential creatures rely on flowers for nectar and pollen, aiding in the pollination of plants ......More
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Monday April 22 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Make an Iron-On Tote Bag with Cricut
In honor of Earth Day, customize and take home a reusable tote bag. Learn how to use Inkscape to make a design that will then be cut out of iron-on vinyl using the Cricut or Silhouette. You will then use an iron to put your design on a free tote bag. Accessibility N......More
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Monday April 22 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Hollow Shell: Escape Room Playtest
Your best friend Adam has gone missing! You receive evidence that points to his old job, at the mysterious company Shell Corp, being responsible for his sudden disappearance. Come break into the office tonight! Dig around to see if the company is responsible and your......More
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Thursday April 25 10:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Arts & Music LP Sale
The Harold Washington Library Center's Arts & Music department will offer over 9,000 un-needed or discarded LP records from its collection for just $1 each. Cash only. While supplies last. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assist......More
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Thursday April 25 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Poetry in the Afternoon
In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for an afternoon poetry reading featuring local poet Stephanie Shanks! Stephanie, a vibrant poet and musician will read from her personal collection of works while interacting with attendees. Accessibility Need sign la......More
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Thursday April 25 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Adult Book Discussion: Brave New World
The Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center Book Club will discuss Brave New World. A satire set in a future technocratic society in which people are rigidly classified by the state and kept happy by a government-administered drug. When two bureaucrats, Len......More
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Thursday April 25 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
English Classes for Intermediate Levels/Clases de Inglés de Nivel Intermedio
Join an English class led by an Erie House tutor in the Popular Library at the Harold Washington Library Center. In each class, you will study intermediate-level English and learn about the library's English study resources......More
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Thursday April 25 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Thursday April 25 5:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
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Friday April 26 10:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Arts & Music LP Sale
The Harold Washington Library Center's Arts & Music department will offer over 9,000 un-needed or discarded LP records from its collection for just $1 each. Cash only. While supplies last. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assist......More
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 4:00pm CDT
25th Annual Poetry Fest
Join us for the 25th Annual Poetry Fest, a festival of poetry readings, workshops and exhibitors. View the schedule below and read full event descriptions in our Poetry Fest new......More
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
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