Martin Luther King Branch Library
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Saturday December 6 11:30am - 12:00pm CST
A Taste of the Nutcracker with Hyde Park School of Dance
Join us as The Hyde Park School of Dance performs scenes from Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet The Nutcracker. Meet the Nutcracker Prince, Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy and other characters in this delightful production. For ages 3 and up. How to Attend Register by the star......More
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Saturday December 6 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration with Kucha and Baba Tony
Join Kucha Brownlee, Baba Tony Brown and Dhamana Shauri as they present stories and songs that guide us through the seven Principles of Kwanzaa. The storytellers share stories along with African drumming. For families of all ages. How to Attend Register by the start ......More
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Saturday December 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Story Time at the Back of the Yards Coffeehouse
Join the Back of the Yards Branch for a fun, bilingual story time at the Back of the Yards Coffeehouse. Enjoy a delicious treat while your little one's have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For children 0 to 6 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need ......More
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Sunday December 7 1:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Film Screening: Conclave (2024)
Join King Branch for a screening of Conclave. Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope.......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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Tuesday December 9 4:00pm - 4:30pm CST
International Pastry Day Story Time
Join the Richard J. Daley branch library in celebrating International Pastry Day with a sweet story at Vjosa Cafe! In honor of these sweet and savory treats we’ll share songs, rhymes and books! For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Story time will take place at Vjo......More
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Wednesday December 10 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Computer Basics Class
Are you interested in learning how to use a computer? Join us at King Branch for a basic computer skills class in which we use the online resource Chicago Digital Learn to build our digital literacy. Feel free to bring your own laptop. Accessibility Need sign languag......More
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Thursday December 11 4:15pm - 5:45pm CST
Gamers' Zone: Teen Gaming
Join us for Gamers' Zone! Chill Out with games for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, board games or card games. Snacks are provided. For tweens and teens 10 to 17. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Pl......More
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Sunday December 14 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Film Screening: The Grinch (2018)
Join King Branch for a screening of The Grinch. The Grinch attempts to undermine the annual Christmas celebration at Whoville with the help of his loyal dog and reindeer. Disguised as Santa Claus he tries to steal all the presents, but his cover is threatened by an e......More
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Wednesday December 17 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Computer Basics Class
Are you interested in learning how to use a computer? Join us at King Branch for a basic computer skills class in which we use the online resource Chicago Digital Learn to build our digital literacy. Feel free to bring your own laptop. Accessibility Need sign languag......More
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Thursday December 18 4:15pm - 5:45pm CST
Gamers' Zone: Teen Gaming
Join us for Gamers' Zone! Chill Out with games for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, board games or card games. Snacks are provided. For tweens and teens 10 to 17. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Pl......More
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Thursday December 18 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Sweater Soiree @Whiner Beer Co.
Join us for a night of festive fun at Whiner Beer Co. We will dress up in our most showstopping sweaters [though some might consider them Ugly Sweaters] to add to the fun! We will have stockings to decorate! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other......More
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Sunday December 21 1:30pm - 3:45pm CST
Film Screening: Home Alone (1990)
Join King Branch for a screening of Home Alone. A mischievous 8-year-old who's picked on by his older siblings and ignored by his parents would really rather be left alone—and that's exactly what happens when he gets accidentally left behind in a frenzied rush to the......More