Kelly Branch Library
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Sunday December 7 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Film Screening: This Christmas (2007)
Join us for a screening of the film This Christmas An estranged African-American family gathers for a yuletide reunion in Los Angeles. Cast: Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba, Loretta Devine, Chris Brown, Columbus Short ©Columbia Pictures Industries Inc - 118 minutes - Rated ......More
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Monday December 8 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Lunes de Mayores / Senior Mondays
Join the Back of the Yards Library for Senior Mondays at Back of the Yards Coffeehouse. Enjoy free pan dulce and coffee courtesy of AARP then take a holiday portrait with the library from 10:00-11:30. Únase a la biblioteca Back of the Yards para los lunes para persona......More
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Monday December 8 10:00am - 6:00pm CST
Grab and Go: Spice Club Kits (Peppermint)
Visit Kelly's Adult Reference Desk to pick up a spice kit to take home. Each kit will include a sample of the highlighted spice, as well as recipes and information on the spice's cultural and historical significance. A selection of additional resources will be accessib......More
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Tuesday December 9 3:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Crafternoons
Drop in to make a creative project and take home a work of art or simply come to play and meet new friends! For kids 6 to 11 Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@......More
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Wednesday December 10 11:00am - 1:30pm CST
Digital Learning Lab: Crafting Your Story and Resume Writing Essentials
Are you ready to elevate your computer skills? Unlock your digital potential? In partnership with Touch Gift Foundation and Teamwork Englewood, join us for our Digital Learn......More
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Wednesday December 10 12:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Wednesday Senior Social Circle
Join us at the Kelly Branch for our weekly Wednesday Senior Social Circle. Every Wednesday starting in October, we will gather to mingle and engage in a variety of activities, including gaming, crafts, dancing to music, and on-the-go tech support. Light refreshments......More
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Wednesday December 10 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Baby Story Time at Grano Panadería and Café
Join staff from the Back of the Yards Branch for a fun, bilingual story time at Grano Panadería and Café! Enjoy a delicious treat while your little ones have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For kids 0 to 36 months and their caregivers. Accessibility ......More
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Wednesday December 10 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Story Time at Grano Panaderia and Cafe
Join the Back of the Yards staff for a fun, bilingual story time at Grano Panaderia and Cafe! Enjoy a delicious treat while your little ones have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For kids 0 to 6 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language i......More
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Wednesday December 10 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
Anime Wednesday
Join Kelly's YOUmedia every Wednesday to hang out and watch some anime! We’ll watch a different anime each month along with a selection of anime-related crafts. Plus, learn fun facts about anime and Japanese Culture. Anime Afternoon visitors help choose next month’s wa......More
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Friday December 12 1:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Free Form Fridays
Join Kelly's YouMedia for some fun events every Friday. Every Friday there will be a different event to participate in; whether it's gaming or crafting or even watching a movie. The First Friday of every month will be Game Day, whether it's video games, card games, o......More
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Sunday December 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Film Screening: Home Alone (1990)
Join us for a screening of the film Home Alone A mischievous 8-year-old who's picked on by his older siblings and ignored by his parents would rather be left alone—and that's exactly what happens when he gets accidentally left behind in a frenzied rush to the airport ......More
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Monday December 15 10:00am - 6:00pm CST
Grab and Go: Spice Club Kits (Peppermint)
Visit Kelly's Adult Reference Desk to pick up a spice kit to take home. Each kit will include a sample of the highlighted spice, as well as recipes and information on the spice's cultural and historical significance. A selection of additional resources will be accessib......More
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Monday December 15 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Teen DIY Bath Bombs
Teens stop in to make fizzy bath bombs that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift. All material for this DIY craft will be provided. For ages 13-19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call ......More
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Tuesday December 16 1:00pm - 2:30pm CST
Power of Planning Presentation with The Center for Disability & Elder Law
Join us at the Kelly Branch Library for a Power of Planning Presentation with attorneys from the Center for Disability & Elder Law to learn more about Power of Attorney documents and other advanced planning tools that can help you prepare for the future. We all need P......More
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Tuesday December 16 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Digital Learning Lab: Drive to Thrive/Getting Started with Google Drive
Are you ready to elevate your computer skills? Unlock your digital potential? In partnership with Touch Gift Foundation and Teamwork Englewood, join us for our Digital Learn......More
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Tuesday December 16 3:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Crafternoons
Drop in to make a creative project and take home a work of art or simply come to play and meet new friends! For kids 6 to 11 Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@......More
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Tuesday December 16 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
Teen Craft: Bath Bombs
Create your very own bath bomb that you can take home or give as a gift. All material will be provided. For ages 13 to 19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More
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Wednesday December 17 12:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Wednesday Senior Social Circle
Join us at the Kelly Branch for our weekly Wednesday Senior Social Circle. Every Wednesday starting in October, we will gather to mingle and engage in a variety of activities, including gaming, crafts, dancing to music, and on-the-go tech support. Light refreshments......More
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Wednesday December 17 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
Anime Wednesday
Join Kelly's YOUmedia every Wednesday to hang out and watch some anime! We’ll watch a different anime each month along with a selection of anime-related crafts. Plus, learn fun facts about anime and Japanese Culture. Anime Afternoon visitors help choose next month’s wa......More