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Friday December 5 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Opera Cat's Playhouse Story Time
Miss Nancy and her friends Henrietta The Chicken, Opera Cat and Jack the Puppet read funny books, sing silly songs, do action rhymes and crafts. Join us for playgroup after. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend Register by the start of the last event.......More
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Saturday December 6 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
Yarn Hat Ornaments
These ornaments are easy to make. You can customize the colors to make striped or even checkered hats. For ages 5 and older How to Attend Register by 5:00 pm, Friday, December 5, 2025. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 ......More
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Saturday December 6 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Film Screening: A Pink Christmas (1978)
Join us for a screening of A Pink Christmas. It's holiday time and while New York City bustles with yuletide celebrations, the Pink Panther suffers one misadventure after another. ©Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. -- 27 minutes -- NR Children 11 and younger must be accomp......More
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Saturday December 6 11:00am - 11:30am CST
Film Screening: Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977)
Join us for a screening of Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey. An outcast donkey in Roman era Judea with overlong ears finds his destiny on the way to Bethlehem. ©Warner Bros.-- 30 minutes -- G Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. This is p......More
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Saturday December 6 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
Film Screening: The Year Without a Santa Claus (1976)
Join us for a showing of The Year Without a Santa Claus. A discouraged Santa decides not to make his annual ride. © Warner Bros. - 60 minutes - TV-G. Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. This is part of our Holiday Film Fest of Christmas screen......More
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Saturday December 6 12:45pm - 2:30pm CST
Film Screening: Last Christmas (2019)
Join us for a showing of Last Christmas. A dysfunctional young woman working as Santa's elf at a year-round Christmas store finds her life taking an unexpectedly optimistic turn after becoming romantically entangled with a handsome and mysterious stranger over the hol......More
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Saturday December 6 2:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Film Screening: It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947)
Join us for a showing of It Happened on Fifth Avenue. A vagabond moves into a New York City mansion while the owner is wintering down south. Comedy ensues when the clever vagrant helps several strangers take shelter with him during the Christmas holidays, including t......More
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Monday December 8 3:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Pop-Up: DIY Crafts and Art
Let's get creative! Materials for bracelets, artwork and even clay sculptures are available, while supplies last. Come have some fun while showcasing your creative side! For teens and tweens 10 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessi......More
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Tuesday December 9 5:45pm - 7:30pm CST
MixTape: Holiday Tunes Edition
Join us as John Dreznes of Beverly Records leads us in a lively night of MixTape -- a music-themed game where the audience helps build the ultimate holiday playlist! Between rounds, John will share behind-the-scenes tales about holiday hits, forgotten vinyl favorites,......More
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Wednesday December 10 3:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Board Game Wednesdays
How does an evening of fun and games sound? Come join us for games and socializing. For tweens and teens 10 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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Thursday December 11 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Adult Book Discussion: Liliana's Invincible Summer
Join the Walker Branch on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm for book discussions for adults. The December selection is Liliana's Invincible Summer by Cristina Rivera Garza. You may pick up a copy of the next title after each discussion at the Walker Br......More
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Sunday December 14 1:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Learn Chess with Dave
Come join us at the branch for chess with Dave. Learn to play, improve your game and start your journey to becoming a master of chess! The game has been around for centuries. Come see what the deal is. Once you start playing, you will never stop! For teens and kids 10......More
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Sunday December 14 1:30pm - 4:00pm CST
Jewelry Making Workshop with Joy Joshua
This jewelry making workshop is your gateway to crafting one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces! During this immersive and hands-on workshop, you will learn the basics, techniques, and tips for creating unique jewelry pieces. Explore the art of transforming simple materials into......More