Harold Washington Library Center
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Saturday June 1 9:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Grab and Go: Pride Mini Charm Keychain
This Pride Month, create a mini bottle keychain with a customizable color scheme. This grab and go kit is available at the 8th floor reference desk during library hours for the month of June or while supplies last. Photo provided by CPL Staff
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Saturday June 1 10:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Accessibility Help With Mobile Technology
Do you want to learn how to use the accessibility features on your mobile phone if you are experiencing visual disabilities? Join instructors from Blind Service Chicago (formerly Blind Service Association) to improve your ability to use your smartphone to access librar......More
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Saturday June 1 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Life and Zen: Finding Peace in a Seemingly Unpeaceful World
Join us for a talk led by Tesshin Brand Roshi, the Abbot of Daiyuzenji. Tesshin Roshi's objective is to share with us the idea that Zen is for everyday people in this workday world of ours. No one has to retire to a monastery or a quiet place to achieve balanced mental......More
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Saturday June 1 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Adult Nonfiction Book Club: Why Fish Don't Exist
Join us at Harold Washington Library Center on the 1st Saturday of each month at 1:00pm for a nonfiction book discussion for adults. June's selection is Why Fish Don't Exist by Lulu Miller. You may pick up a copy one month in advance at the Business, Science......More
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Saturday June 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Monday June 3 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Computer Basics: Microsoft Word 101
This is a class for computer beginners who want to learn more about using Microsoft Word. This class introduces users to operating Microsoft Word, opening files, formatting text and paragraphs, and creating headers and footers. Learning to use Microsoft Word is a valu......More
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Monday June 3 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Korean Book Discussion: 떠나지 못하는 여자
알바니팍 도서관 한국어 북클럽에 초대합니다. 이번 달에는 이스마일 카다레의 <떠나지 못하는 여자: 린다 B를 위한 진혼곡> 를 읽고 토론합니다. 해마다 노벨문학상 유력 후보로 거론되는 알바니아의 ‘문학 대사’ 이스마일 카다레가 2009년 발표한 장편소설로, 공산독재가 한창이던 1980년대 알바니아를 배경으로 어느 여자의 자살에 얽힌 수수께끼와 당의 기준을 충족할 작품 창작으로 고뇌하는 극작가를 통해 전체주의적 감시하의 삶과 사랑, 예술을 그린 작품입니다. 모임......More
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Monday June 3 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification
Want to reserve the YOUmedia HWLC Recording Studio? First, you have to get certified!! Register for an introduction to sound recording, Garageband, equipment setup, save and exporting audio files. After the certification, you can reserve the recording studio and work ......More
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Monday June 3 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Shut Up & Write: Writing Program
That thing you want to write isn't going to write itself! Join the Chicago chapter of Shut......More
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Monday June 3 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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 June 7 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Film Screening: Every Body (2023)
Join us for a screening of Every Body. The narrative delves into an investigation of how intersex people have been treated and are still being regarded in today's society. Three individuals who have parallel histories of negativity caused by non-consensual surgeries, ......More
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Saturday June 8 9:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Grab and Go: Pride Mini Charm Keychain
This Pride Month, create a mini bottle keychain with a customizable color scheme. This grab and go kit is available at the 8th floor reference desk during library hours for the month of June or while supplies last. Photo provided by CPL Staff
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Saturday June 8 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
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Saturday June 8 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Cicada Brood XIII Takeover with Field Museum Entomologists
Please joins us for a fun and informative presentation by Dr. Maureen Turcatel and Jim Louderman from the Field Museum. They will discuss the Cicada Brood XIII emergence along with cicada specimens and live insects such as tarantulas and hissing cockroaches. There w......More
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Saturday June 8 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Summer at Chicago Public Library: Block Party and Live Music at the Library / (Fiesta del Barrio)
Join Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Library for the first-ever Summer at CPL Block Party! You will enjoy food, giveaways, live performances, special guests and sign up for Summer at CPL. This event will kick off our exciting season of fun, learning, and explo......More
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Styrofoam Portrait Workshop
Join us on the 8th floor for an art workshop where you’ll decorate your very own Styrofoam head. You can go in many directions with this, sky’s the limit! Supplies and instructional support will be provided, and you’ll walk away with a totally unique art piece. Acces......More
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Akito Tsuda: Pilsen Days Exhibition Opening Reception
Windy and her goddaughter Carmen in front of their family's store, circa 1991-1994 Photograph by Akito Tsuda. Please join us as we celebrate the opening of the exhibition, ......More
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Sunday June 9 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Pilsen Walking Tour led by Photographer Akito Tsuda
Pilsen, circa 1991-1994. Photograph by Akito Tsuda Join us for a walking tour of Pilsen, led by photographer Akito Tsuda. Tsuda’s photographs will be on display at Harold Washington Library Center beginning June 3, in the exhibit ......More
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Sunday June 9 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Tween Gamers Hangout
Hang out, meet others your age and play games. We have tabletop and Switch games available, plus some crafty activities to keep you busy while you wait for the next round. For tweens age 10 to 14 in elementary or middle school. How to Attend Drop-ins are welcome, bu......More