Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library
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Sunday June 2 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Film Screening: Summer of Soul (2021)
Join us for a screening of Summer of Soul (2021). This music documentary explores and reclaims the legacy of the six-week 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. It features unpublished footage of performances by Nina Simone, B.B. King, Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Won......More
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Wednesday June 5 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Film Screening: Madame Web (2024)
Join us for a screening of Madame Web (2024). The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three youn......More
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Inspirational Dance Party with The Headspin Guy
Feel the pulse of excitement! The Headspin Guy infuses you with an infectious energy that electrifies the atmosphere. Get ready for an unforgettable interactive party experience! From awe-inspiring music that resonates through your soul and engaging games and challen......More
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Tuesday June 11 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Interactive Blues with Wendy and DB
Wendy and DB have pioneered a blues-inspired space in children’s music. Through folklore, stories and song they explore themes of freedom, love, self-worth, creativity and curiosity. With their voices, ukulele, percussion and guitars, Wendy and DB bring high-energy mus......More
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Wednesday June 12 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Tornado Story Time
Join us at the library to read stories about tornadoes and to make a fun science craft! For kids 6 to 13. How to Attend This event takes place in person. Register by 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 by calling the branch. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or o......More
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Wednesday June 12 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Classics Karaoke
Join the Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch for a fun night of Summer Karaoke on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More
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Wednesday June 12 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Summer Game Night
Join us at the library for a fun night of card games. For ages 6 and up. 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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Friday June 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Game Day: Nintendo Switch
Join us for a Summer game day for Teens with the Nintendo Switch every 2nd Friday of the month. 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 June 20 10:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Butterflies at the Library
We are raising monarch caterpillars at the branch this summer. Stop by the library to watch them grow through their lifecycle. Register to be invited to our special monarch release program when they fully mature in July. How to Attend Register by the start of the even......More
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Thursday June 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Adult Craft: Hanging Macramé Planter
Join your fellow crafters at the Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch to make an indoor macramé plant holder. Light refreshments will be served. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or emai......More
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Thursday June 20 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Butterfly Gardens
Turn your garden into a butterfly haven! Learn what butterflies need to survive, which plants to use, and other tips for attracting butterflies to your garden. Presented by Jessica Becker from the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Accessibility Need sign language inte......More
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Saturday June 22 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Wiggleworms Family Concert with Old Town School of Folk Music
A performer from the Old Town School of Folk Music's children's programs will delight the crowd with singalong favorites, call and response, pop/rock/folk covers and/or original music aimed at little ears and cognizant of the adults in the room. For families with kid......More