Walker Branch Library
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Wednesday May 8 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Game Day!
Come join us at the Walker Branch for games and socializing. How does an evening of fun and games sound? This is what the teen game days are all about. Guaranteed fun and you might make a new friend! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibil......More
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Thursday May 9 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Adult Book Discussion: The Wild Hunt
Join the Walker Branch on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm for book discussions for adults. May's selection is The Wild Hunt by Emma Seckel. You may pick up a copy of the next title after each discussion at the Walker Branch circulation desk. Acces......More
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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 12:15pm CDT
Film Screening: Big Hero 6 (2014)
Join us for a screening of Big Hero 6. A young tech whiz named Hiro must save his city from a nefarious villain with the help of his inflatable robot Baymax, as well as his friends Go Go Tomago, Wasabi, Honey Lemon and Fred. © Walt Disney Pictures - 102 minutes - Ra......More
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Tuesday May 14 1:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Quick Crafts for Adults: Lanterns
Drop in any time during the event to create Chinese-themed jar lanterns. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected]......More
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Wednesday May 15 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Film Screening: Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022)
Join us for a screening of Three Thousand Years of Longing. A lonely scholar on a trip to Istanbul, discovers a Djinn who offers her 3 wishes in exchange for his freedom. © Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. -108 minutes - R ......More
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Wednesday May 15 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Chess With Dave!
Come join us at the Walker 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 big deal is. Once you start playing you will never stop! Accessibi......More
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Sunday May 19 1:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Film Screening: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
Join us for a screening of the film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Based on the Marvel Comics character, this film follows the superhero's transition from childhood to adulthood. Trained in hand-to-hand combat by his infamous father, he begins to realize ......More
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Wednesday May 22 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Let's Talk Manga!
What’s your favorite Manga? Come to the Walker Branch, let’s discuss some of the best that you have read. Maybe we can start a manga book club. Let’s see for ourselves which stories are the best! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility ......More
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Saturday May 25 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
DIY: Strawbees Sphere
Use your STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) smarts to create this round dodecahedron that also acts like a light ball. For kids 6 to 13. How to Attend Register by 5 p.m. Friday, May 24. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal......More
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Sunday May 26 1:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Film Screening: Waterman (2022)
Join us for a screening of Waterman. Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahanamoku journeyed from modest roots in Waikiki. He swam his way to the Olympics and fame becoming the face of a changing Hawaii. Yet relatively few outside Hawaii know the full extent of Duke’s impact ......More