Harold Washington Library Center
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Friday May 17 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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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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Wednesday May 22 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Destination Discovery Story Time at Field Museum
Join Mr. James of Sulzer Regional Library for a special story time for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Registration ......More
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Wednesday May 22 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Sewing Machine Basics
Want to sew but don't know where to start? Come learn the basics of a sewing machine. Learn about feed dogs, presser feet, even how to thread your assembly. This class will be a focused on all components of the sewing machine and how to use them. Accessibility Need ......More
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Wednesday May 22 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
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Wednesday May 22 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
ESL Practice: English Conversation Group
Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate. This conversation group is for people who already know some English and would l......More
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Wednesday May 22 4:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Makers on 8 Artworks Studio
Bring your creative ideas to this weekly drop-in art studio. Topics and projects are directed by participants, materials are provided and each session is facilitated by representatives from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The mission of ArtWorks is to fost......More
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Wednesday May 22 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Meet the Maker-in-Residence: Adrienne Thomas
Meet Adrienne Thomas, maker-in-residence, dedicated antiracist educator, avid creator, and textile artist driven by a desire for a sustainable and ethical wardrobe. Her goal is to make quilting and sewing accessible to all, encouraging indiv......More
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Wednesday May 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Books and Brews: In a Dark, Dark Wood
Do you like books? Do you like meeting new people? Want to check out a new place? Then Books and Brews is for you! Join the Manning Branch as we host our adult book club, Books and Brews, at our local Midwest Coast Brewing......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