Film Screening: Some of My Best Friends Are... (1971)

Join us for a screening of Some of My Best Friends Are...  This episodic look at life in a Manhattan gay bar on Christmas Eve features Fannie Flagg, Tom Bade, David Baker, Rue McClanahan, Sylvia Syms, Paul Blake, Candy Darling, Carleton Carpenter, Gary Campbell, and R......More

Join us for a screening of Some of My Best Friends Are...  This episodic look at life in a Manhattan gay bar on Christmas Eve features Fannie Flagg, Tom Bade, David Baker, Rue McClanahan, Sylvia Syms, Paul Blake, Candy Darling, Carleton Carpenter, Gary Campbell, and Ron Christian. Mervyn Nelson directed. © Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.- 109 minutes - R Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. Accessibility English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.

All CPL Locations Closed Thursday, December 25

All CPL locations are closed Thursday, December 25 for Christmas Day.

Film Screening: The Apartment (1960)

Join us for a screening of The Apartment.  An office worker loans his tiny New York City flat to his superiors for their secret romantic trysts and is subsequently promoted for maintaining silence about the affairs, but he runs into trouble when he gets involved with ......More

Join us for a screening of The Apartment.  An office worker loans his tiny New York City flat to his superiors for their secret romantic trysts and is subsequently promoted for maintaining silence about the affairs, but he runs into trouble when he gets involved with his callous boss' girlfriend. An Oscar winner for Best Picture and Director (Billy Wilder). © Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. - 125 minutes - PG Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. Accessibility English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.

All CPL Locations Closed Thursday, January 1

All CPL locations will be closed on Thursday, January 1 for New Year's Day.

Story Time

Non-stop learning and fun in this lively story time with reading, singing, fingerplays and more. Most sessions include play, coloring or the like afterward. Bilingual in English and Spanish every other week. For kids 0 to 6 with their grown-up.  Aprendizaje sin par......More

Non-stop learning and fun in this lively story time with reading, singing, fingerplays and more. Most sessions include play, coloring or the like afterward. Bilingual in English and Spanish every other week. For kids 0 to 6 with their grown-up.  Aprendizaje sin parar y diversión en estos animados 30 minutos con lectura, cantos, juegos con los dedos y mucho más. La mayoría de las sesiones incluyen juegos, colorear o algo similar. Bilingüe en inglés y español cada dos semanas. Para niños 0 a 6 años con sus adultos. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Accesibilidad ¿Necesita interpretación de lengua de signos u otro tipo de asistencia para este acto? Llame al (312) 747-8184 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] para solicitar adaptaciones. Las solicitudes deben realizarse al menos 14 días laborables antes del evento.

Baby Time

Enjoy songs, stories and activities with your baby to develop language skills and a love of reading. For infants and toddlers 0 to 18 months with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please ca......More

Enjoy songs, stories and activities with your baby to develop language skills and a love of reading. For infants and toddlers 0 to 18 months with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Story Time

Non-stop learning and fun in this lively story time with reading, singing, fingerplays and more. Most sessions include play, coloring or the like afterward. Bilingual in English and Spanish every other week. For kids 0 to 6 with their grown-up.  Aprendizaje sin par......More

Non-stop learning and fun in this lively story time with reading, singing, fingerplays and more. Most sessions include play, coloring or the like afterward. Bilingual in English and Spanish every other week. For kids 0 to 6 with their grown-up.  Aprendizaje sin parar y diversión en estos animados 30 minutos con lectura, cantos, juegos con los dedos y mucho más. La mayoría de las sesiones incluyen juegos, colorear o algo similar. Bilingüe en inglés y español cada dos semanas. Para niños 0 a 6 años con sus adultos. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Accesibilidad ¿Necesita interpretación de lengua de signos u otro tipo de asistencia para este acto? Llame al (312) 747-8184 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] para solicitar adaptaciones. Las solicitudes deben realizarse al menos 14 días laborables antes del evento.

Destination Discovery Story Time at Field Museum

Join Chicago Public Library and Field Museum staff for a special winter-themed story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend This even......More

Join Chicago Public Library and Field Museum staff for a special winter-themed story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend This event is available in person and online. Only online attendees need to register for the Zoom link. Attend in person at the Field Museum PlayLab 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 Attend online via Zoom Only one registration per household is needed. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Attending CPL Online Events Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs.

Collage on Everything

Bring your ideas to life with collage!  Explore how to layer magazine clippings, photos, and your own drawings to build unique mixed-media artwork. We’ll experiment with image transfers on canvas and small wood panels, then add fun textures with paints and markers.  Y......More

Bring your ideas to life with collage!  Explore how to layer magazine clippings, photos, and your own drawings to build unique mixed-media artwork. We’ll experiment with image transfers on canvas and small wood panels, then add fun textures with paints and markers.  You’ll discover new ways to mix images and take home your own one-of-a-kind artwork. All supplies will be provided for this program.  Samira Henninge is a Chicago-based visual artist whose work explores memory, storytelling, and transformation through textiles, printmaking, and sculpture. She is passionate about sharing approachable, hands-on art techniques and enjoys creating welcoming spaces where young people can experiment, play, and discover their own creative voices. This program is part of Teen Winter Challenge 2026.  Share what you created and submit your artwork to the 2026 Teen Winter Challenge! Teen Winter Challenge is a Chicago Public Library Teen Services initiative that supports teen art making. Learn more at chipublib.org/winter.  This event is for teens ages 13-19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event

Baby Time

Enjoy songs, stories and activities with your baby to develop language skills and a love of reading. For infants and toddlers 0 to 18 months with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please ca......More

Enjoy songs, stories and activities with your baby to develop language skills and a love of reading. For infants and toddlers 0 to 18 months with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

All CPL Locations Closed Monday, January 19

All CPL locations are closed Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Wire Wrapping

Learn a whole new way to make jewelry! Using pliers and wire, wrap stones to create necklace pendants and rings. Ages 11-19 Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More

Learn a whole new way to make jewelry! Using pliers and wire, wrap stones to create necklace pendants and rings. Ages 11-19 Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Story Time

Non-stop learning and fun in this lively story time with reading, singing, fingerplays and more. Most sessions include play, coloring or the like afterward. Bilingual in English and Spanish every other week. For kids 0 to 6 with their grown-up.  Aprendizaje sin par......More

Non-stop learning and fun in this lively story time with reading, singing, fingerplays and more. Most sessions include play, coloring or the like afterward. Bilingual in English and Spanish every other week. For kids 0 to 6 with their grown-up.  Aprendizaje sin parar y diversión en estos animados 30 minutos con lectura, cantos, juegos con los dedos y mucho más. La mayoría de las sesiones incluyen juegos, colorear o algo similar. Bilingüe en inglés y español cada dos semanas. Para niños 0 a 6 años con sus adultos. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Accesibilidad ¿Necesita interpretación de lengua de signos u otro tipo de asistencia para este acto? Llame al (312) 747-8184 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] para solicitar adaptaciones. Las solicitudes deben realizarse al menos 14 días laborables antes del evento.