Harold Washington Library Center
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Saturday May 18 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
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Saturday May 18 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Adult Fiction Book Discussion: The Storm
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, May 18, we’ll discuss the novel The Storm, by Arif Anwar. “Shahryar, a recent PhD graduate and ......More
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Saturday May 18 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Artist Talk and Exhibition Tour with Antonia Ruppert
Please join us for an artist talk with local creator Antonia Ruppert. Ms. Ruppert will discuss her work and lead a tour of her current exhibit Genesis of An Artist: My Story, which is displayed in the Arts & Music Department on the eighth floor of the Harold Washington......More
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Saturday May 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
English Korean Bilingual Book Discussion: Human Acts 소년이 온다
To celebrate cultural diversity, HWLC Popular Library will discuss Human Acts by Han, Kang. From the internationally bestselling author of The Vegetarian , a "rare and astonishing" (The Observer) portrait of political unrest and the universal struggle for justi......More
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Saturday May 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Author Event with Miranda Sun
Join Miranda Sun, author of If I Have to Be Haunted, as she discusses her journey to becoming a writer and her first novel about fierce Asian girls and the boys who'd walk through fire for them. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other acces......More
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Sunday May 19 11:00am - 5:00pm CDT
American Writers Festival
CPL and the American Writers Museum present the second American Writers Festival, taking place throughout Harold Washington Library Center. The literary festival will be held at multiple stages inside the Harold Washing......More
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Sunday May 19 12:00pm - 12:45pm CDT
American Writers Festival: Indigenous History & Memory
CPL and the American Writers Museum present Indigenous History & Memory. Scholars Rose Miron and Jean O’Brien discuss the power and importance of indigenous storytelling, activism, history, and memory; as well as Miron’s book Indigenous Archival Activism: Mohican Int......More
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Sunday May 19 12:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
American Writers Festival: Winter Garden Expo
CPL and the American Writers Museum present Winter Garden Expo all day long! At the American Writers Festival, there’s more than just book talk. Get ready for fun, community-driven activities for visitors of all ages. There’s so much to explore, from book signings to......More
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Sunday May 19 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
American Writers Festival: Writing Chicago Food & Comedy
CPL and the American Writers Museum present Writing Chicago Food & Comedy. Comedians Jamie Loftus and Chelsea Hood talk Chicago hot dogs, comedy writing, and Jamie’s journey across the country to write Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs. How to Attend -......More
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Sunday May 19 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
American Writers Festival: Writing About Writers
CPL and the American Writers Museum present Writing About Writers. Four writers of author biographies talk about their subjects and the issues they faced writing about writers. Featured writers: Mary V. Dearborn on Carson McCullers, George Getschow on Larry McMurtry,......More
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Thursday May 23 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 May 23 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Adult Book Discussion: The Authenticity Project
The Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center Book Club will discuss The Authenticity Project. This event especially welcomes patrons with print disabilities. An accessible digital audiobook or braille book format is available to those who qualify via the ......More
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Thursday May 23 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Thursday May 23 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Intersecting Paths: Teens Documenting Korean American Stories
Join us for our video release celebration, where teens will share their experiences documenting intergenerational stories, creating social media content about the CPL's Korean American Archive Project, and engaging their peers in the importance of storytelling and arch......More
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Thursday May 23 5:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
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Friday May 24 9:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Grab and Go: Shadow Puppet Kit
Shadow theater is an art form that originated in Asia. Different cultures have their own styles and use different materials to tell stories by using puppets that cast a shadow. You can use this kit to make your own shadow puppet, provided by the Asian American, Native ......More
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Friday May 24 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Film Screening: The Crimson Kimono (1959)
Join us for the groundbreaking thriller from legendary director Sam Fuller, The Crimson Kimono. Set in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo neighborhood, this film noir featuring two police detectives, one Japanese American (played by James Shigeta) and one white (played by Gle......More
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Saturday May 25 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
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Saturday May 25 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Discussion: Severance by Ling Ma
Join us for a discussion of Ling Ma's Severance. "Candace Chen, a millennial drone self-sequestered in a Manhattan office tower, is devoted to routine. With the recent passing of her Chinese immigrant parents, she’s had her fill of uncertainty. She’s content ju......More
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Saturday May 25 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silent Read-In
Join an adult book club for introverts and make progress toward your reading goals. Don't have something to read? Check out our curated book lists. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility a......More