Toman Branch Library
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Friday December 5 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
LEGOÂŽ Play Day
LEGOÂŽ fans rejoice! Join other fans and enthusiasts as you create, challenge yourself and share ideas for your next LEGOÂŽ creations. Build as far as your imagination takes you or build using our challenges in this fun, drop-in event for the whole family to enjoy. ......More
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Saturday December 6 11:00am - 1:00pm CST
Film Screening: The Polar Express (2004)
Join us for a screening of The Polar Express (2004). The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. W......More
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Saturday December 6 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Adult Game Day
Join the Toman Branch as we play chess, checkers, cards, board games and other fun games! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email acces......More
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Monday December 8 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
3D Printing Sessions for Kids | ImpresiĂłn 3D para NiĂąos
Looking to have a neat new addition to your trinket collection? Looking to add a new ornament to your tree? Let's use a 3D printer to bring some ideas to life! Sign up for a 30-minute session that includes a 25 minute 3D print. Stick around if you'd like to paint your ......More
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Tuesday December 9 3:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Teen Volunteers: Know Your Rights Kits
Need volunteer hours? Drop in to help our community put together zine and whistle kits to help our neighbors stay safe and informed. We will provide the materials to assemble kits. For tweens and teens in grades 6 to 12. Accessibility Need sign language interpretatio......More
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Tuesday December 9 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Barro Style Ornaments Craft/ Esferas al estilo de barro
Talaveras are a type of ceramic based art whose origin can be traced to Puebla, Mexico. Talavera tiles can often be found in the kitchens of Mexican people. Talavera will oftentimes be painted with intricate designs made from broad strokes. Flowers and geometric design......More
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Wednesday December 10 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Make a Mini Tree PiĂąata / Construye una mini piĂąata
Join us as we learn the history of Las Posadas and create your very own mini piĂąata to take home. For kids 6 to 13. Ănete a nosotros mientras conocemos la historia de Las Posadas y crea su propia mini piĂąata para llevar a casa. Para niĂąos de 6 a 13 aĂąos. How ......More
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Wednesday December 10 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
ESL Practice: English Conversation Group
Do you want to learn English? 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 group focuses on having lively discussions......More
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Thursday December 11 3:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Teen Volunteers: Know Your Rights Kits
Need volunteer hours? Drop in to help our community put together zine and whistle kits to help our neighbors stay safe and informed. We will provide the materials to assemble kits. For tweens and teens in grades 6 to 12. Accessibility Need sign language interpretatio......More
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Thursday December 11 3:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Film Screening for Teens: The Cat from Outer Space (1978)
Teens, catch a movie screening at YOUmedia! This month, weâll watch movies that are feel good and embody the meaning of âhygge.â No need to register. This Thursday, we'll show: The Cat from Outer Space (1978) The feline captain of an alien spacecraft is left str......More
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Friday December 12 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
LEGOÂŽ Play Day
LEGOÂŽ fans rejoice! Join other fans and enthusiasts as you create, challenge yourself and share ideas for your next LEGOÂŽ creations. Build as far as your imagination takes you or build using our challenges in this fun, drop-in event for the whole family to enjoy. ......More
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Saturday December 13 10:00am - 1:00pm CST
Family Winter Fest/Festival Familiar de Invierno
Celebrate the season with us at our Family Winter Fest! Enjoy a day full of fun, laughter, and creativity for the whole family. ⨠Experience the amazing Mr. Firu's Magic Show, Abra-ka-Dabra where fantasy and reality meet! đ¨ Get your face painted by Cassandra from Art......More
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Sunday December 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Teen Best Reads Booklist Launch Party
Join the Teen Best Reads interns as we celebrate the launch of the Teen Best Reads of 2025 Booklist. The books on this list have been selected by the Chicago Public Library's very own Teen Best Reads 2025 interns! While the booklist will be released in December, Teen B......More
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Monday December 15 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Baby Story Time at Sputnik Coffee Company
Join staff from the Back of the Yards Branch for a fun, bilingual story time at Sputnik Coffee Company! Enjoy a delicious treat while your little ones have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For children 0 to 36 months and their caregivers. Accessibility......More
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Monday December 15 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Story Time at Sputnik Coffee Company
Join the Back of the Yards staff for a fun, bilingual story time at the Sputnik Coffee Company! Enjoy a delicious treat while your little ones have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign langu......More
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Monday December 15 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
3D Printing Sessions for Kids | ImpresiĂłn 3D para NiĂąos
Looking to have a neat new addition to your trinket collection? Looking to add a new ornament to your tree? Let's use a 3D printer to bring some ideas to life! Sign up for a 30-minute session that includes a 25 minute 3D print. Stick around if you'd like to paint your ......More