West Englewood Branch Library
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Sunday February 8 2:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Film Screening: Lilo & Stitch (2025)
A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. © Universal Pictures -108 minutes - PG ......More
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Monday February 9 10:00am - 11:00am 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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Monday February 9 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Cookbook Club: Sweet Home Cafe Cookbook A Celebration of African American Cooking
Join Gabe and the West Englewood Cookbook Club for a discussion of a cookbook titled Sweet Home Cafe Cookbook and recipe review. Check out the book, test out as many recipes as you like, then we'll dish on what worked and what didn't! If you'd like to bri......More
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Tuesday February 10 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Preschool Story Time
Join us for tales of wonder and enchantment. For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend Register by 4 p.m. Monday, January 5. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be ......More
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Tuesday February 10 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
W.E. Are Curious
Learn and create in hands-on science activities including bouncy balls, scratch paper, snow in a jar and more! For ages 8 to 13. Science Connections programs are made possible in part by S&C Electric Company, Norfolk Southern Corporation, and other generous donors to......More
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Friday February 13 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Using a PC
Acquire hands-on experience and the basic skills that are needed for using a computer. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@ch......More
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Sunday February 15 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Film Screening: Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
Anthony Mackie returns as the high-flying hero Sam Wilson, who's officially taken up the mantle of Captain America. After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason......More
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Tuesday February 17 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Preschool Story Time
Join us for tales of wonder and enchantment. For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend Register by 4 p.m. Monday, January 5. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be ......More
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Tuesday February 17 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Email Basics
In this workshop, we will cover: How to view, download and send files via email How to respond to email using reply-all and forwarding, and responding to multiple people at once using the cc and bcc fields How to save an unfinished email message as a draft How to......More
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Thursday February 19 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Boost Your Brain and Memory
Developed by Mather Institute, Boost Your Brain and Memory is a 6-part, evidence-based program series designed to help you learn and practice the most promising strategies for keeping your brain healthy as you age. This program uses a unique, whole-person approach to ......More
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Thursday February 19 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
Teen DIY: Wire Wrapped Jewelry
Make a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry! Wrap wire around a gemstone to create a unique and organic design. All materials are provided. For ages 13-19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312......More
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Friday February 20 2:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Film Screening: The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
In honor of our extension of the "Shopping Off State" display at our branch, we will be having a screening of the movie a Devil Wears Prada (2006). A tyrannical fashion-magazine editor makes life hell for her new assistant in this adaptation of the best seller by La......More
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Monday February 23 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Adult Book Discussion: Erasure by Everett Percival
Please join us for a discussion of Erasure by Everett Percival. Thelonius "Monk" Ellison is an erudite, accomplished but seldom-read author who insists on writing obscure literary papers ......More
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Tuesday February 24 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Preschool Story Time
Join us for tales of wonder and enchantment. For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend Register by 4 p.m. Monday, January 5. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be ......More
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Tuesday February 24 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
W.E. Are Curious
Learn and create in hands-on science activities including bouncy balls, scratch paper, snow in a jar and more! For ages 8 to 13. Science Connections programs are made possible in part by S&C Electric Company, Norfolk Southern Corporation, and other generous donors to......More
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Wednesday February 25 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Story Time at the Back of the Yards Coffeehouse
Join the Back of the Yards Branch staff for a fun, bilingual story time at Back of the Yards Coffeehouse. Enjoy a delicious treat while your little ones have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For children 0 to 6 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need......More
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Wednesday February 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Learn about AI. This workshop is for people with all levels of experience with AI. Presenters from the AI Safety Awareness Project will give a quick overview of the current state of AI capabilities, with a focus on h......More
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Thursday February 26 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
Teen Game Time
Join us after school for Switch and tabletop games. Challenge your friends to games like Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, or even miniature air hockey. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 74......More
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Thursday February 26 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
I Love Chicago Trivia Night at Whiner Beer Co.
Love for our City is in the air! Join the Back of the Yards for a Chicago Themed Trivia Night at the Whiner Beer Company. Test your knowledge of Chicago history- then and now! Bring your born and raised Chicago fans or recent transplants for a night of fun. Trivia gr......More
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Friday February 27 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Accounts and Passwords
Learn to create and manage online accounts and passwords. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request ac......More