Events

Come to the 8th floor reference desk to pick up a DIY Puzzle Grab and Go Kit with a blank puzzle and markers to create a masterpiece.

This grab and go kit is available during library hours on July 24th or while supplies last.

Senior adults, we would love to introduce you to the beautiful craft of cyanotype! Cyanotype is a printing technique that dates back to the days of early photography. Simply arrange objects on your cyanotype sheet, leave it in the sun, and…

Join Sulzer Regional Library in Welles Park for story time! We share songs, rhymes and books. 

For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. 

In case of rain, temperatures over 90 degrees, below 50 degrees or hazardous air quality the…

Join us for this preschool story time tailored for you and your preschooler. We share songs, rhymes and books, plus an activity or craft. 

For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers.

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We've set aside a special day for little ones to build puzzles and play games. Enjoy Candyland, Chutes and Ladders, Hoot Owl Hoot, Fishing Game, matching games, memory games, floor puzzles, wooden puzzles and more! 

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Find your rhythm this summer and join Ms. Casey for an interactive musical story time. We will read books and have fun with fingerplays, songs, rhymes and movement and provide activities to take home.

For kids 2 to 5 and their…

Drop in for open play featuring a mix of activities and social time for kids and their adults. 

For children 0 to 5 and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is appreciated but not…

Join our story time, especially for our littlest patrons. We share songs, rhymes and books, then stay to play afterward.

For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

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Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Come make new friends and have fun as we sing and play together.

For children 2 to 5 and their caregivers.

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Join us for stories, songs and more. Includes open play time with blocks, giant LEGO® bricks, puzzles, puppets and musical toys.

For ages 3 to 6. 

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Join Miss Rebecca for a baby story time emphasizing adult-child interaction. This program helps build the baby’s social-emotional skills with songs, rhymes and books!

For kids 0 to 18 months and their caregivers.

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Join Ms. Amanda from Chicago Mini Musicians for a fun and engaging morning of songs and rhymes celebrating all things summer! With shaker eggs, rhythm sticks, dancing, scarves and more, our classes are designed to captivate your little one…

Join Nicole of Collective Yoga Co-op as she leads participants through yoga poses and breath work. Low impact workout. Good for all fitness levels.

Presented in partnership with South Loop Village and University of Chicago Healthy Aging &…

Join Miss Taylor for storytelling, songs and rhymes! This story time is primarily presented in English, with Spanish incorporated through songs and rhymes. Stay to create a craft with friends afterwards!

For ages 2 to 5.

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Join us for stories, songs, finger plays, action rhymes and more.

For families with children 0 to 5. Siblings of all ages are welcome.

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Join the children's staff as we read stories, rhymes and songs. 

For kids 2 to 5 with a caregiver.

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Join Ms. Annette for a summer story time series celebrating music and song.

For kids 2 to 6 and their caregivers.

AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or…

Join Ms. Mary from the West Town Branch as she reads stories and leads children in movement activities, fingerplays and more! This story time takes place next to the outdoor play area at Commercial Park.

For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.

Join librarians from the Northtown Branch as we read books, sing songs and enjoy rhymes!

For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

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Join us for stories, songs and movement activities.

For children 0 to 5 with a caregiver.

AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…