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Welcome to Weekend Cinema. Join us for a screening of Goosebumps (2015). A teen, his best friend, a horror wri…
FreeJoin an occupational therapist and speech language pathologist from The Little Duck Collective for movement an…
Free · Registration requiredJoin King Branch for a screening of M3GAN 2.0 . Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, we…
FreeVisit the library for open, unstructured play time. Bring a friend or make a new one. For kids of all ages wit…
FreeJoin us for a fun afternoon/evening of games including board games, PC and the Nintendo Switch. Accessibility …
FreeMake a set of paper cups decorated as rockets. They launch with rubber bands. Great for families! How To Atten…
Free · Registration requiredGet started on tabletop role-playing games with Dungeons and Dragons. Our first session will include getting s…
Free · Registration requiredJoin us for a screening of Minions and Monsters (2026). The third installment in the Minions spin-off series, …
FreeCan you crack the codes to avoid a zombie outbreak? Sign up for a session and see if you have what it takes to…
Free · Registration requiredDo you like working on puzzles? Join Miss Krystal at the library for a relaxing hour of puzzles as we try to c…
FreeJoin us for Gamers' Zone! Chill Out with games for the Nintendo Switch, board games or card games. For tweens …
FreeJoin Ms. Carlynn as she hosts afterschool snack and chill where tweens can come and chill, chat and play games…
FreeJoin us for a special playgroup featuring sensory activities that support healthy cognitive, social, and physi…
FreeMake a monster mask from paper and recycled materials. For ages 3 to 13. How to Attend Register by 5 p.m. Mond…
Free · Registration requiredTwo years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous (and impecc…
FreeCome try out the new 3D printer in our teen space. Projects can be made in all sorts of colors and designs. Pr…
Free · Registration requiredKids can join us to make their own mini fall shaped soap. Supplies are limited and will be issued on first com…
FreeCome join our community for an all-ages inclusive drum circle under our beautiful Chicago sky in celebrating o…
FreeStop by to play games with the sheriff's department. Presented in partnership with Cook County Sheriff Thomas …
Free · Registration requiredJoin us for a fun night of movie watching to celebrate the spooky season (with snacks included) Accessibility …
FreeVisit Gage Park to create your own stuffed voodoo doll. Materials will be provided. For teens age 13 to 19. Mu…
Free · Registration requiredWant to reserve the YOUmedia HWLC Recording Studio? First, you have to get certified! Register for an introduc…
FreeDrop in for open play featuring a mix of activities and social time for kids and their caregivers. For childre…
FreeJoin us for a chill (or competitive!) afternoon of tabletop games and puzzles. Play your old favorite or try s…
FreeStop by on Thursday afternoons to play games on the Nintendo Switch or to play a fast-paced, competitive board…
FreeWe have a Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB3 controller and Serato DJ Lite software, a AKAI-brand MIDI keyboard, microphones, …
FreeJoin us to decorate festive sugar skulls for the Day of the Dead! Guest artist Genesis will lead a workshop on…
Free · Registration requiredAn introduction on how to use online software to design 3D objects that will then be printed out on the librar…
FreeCome join us and take home your own Fall Canvas Board Image to display. For kids ages 3 to 13. How to Attend R…
Free · Registration requiredA group of unemployed parapsychologists go into business as professional ghost neutralizers. But when New York…
FreeObtain a seek-and-find sheet and win candy by competing against the clock or against others. Allergic to candy…
FreeCome decorate a faux pumpkin with rhinestones and charms. All supplies will be provided. Accessibility Need si…
Free · Registration required"War of the Worlds," "Saw," "The Grudge" and "The Village" are just a few of the fright flicks that are spoofe…
FreeChicago Bears Family Game Night at Avalon Park! Bring your family to see the Chicago Bears vs the New England …
Free · Registration requiredDrop in, use your imagination to do different building challenges, or play games. For ages 6 to 13. Accessibil…
FreeJoin us for some fun on our Nintendo Switch. Come hang out with your friends and play games like Super Mario K…
FreeDrop by for a casual game of checkers. All levels of expertise welcome. For teens 13 to 18. Accessibility Need…
FreeJoin us for a screening of Minions & Monsters. The third installment in the Minions spin-off series, and the s…
FreeJoin us at the West Lawn branch for Sunday matinee movies for the whole family. Movies will be shown in Englis…
FreeDía de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1 a…
$20First responder’s appreciation weekendJoin us at Navy Pier October 24–25 as we celebrate the first responders …
FreeJoin us for half an hour of songs, stories and parachute movement! For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers. Acce…
FreeWelcome to Weekend Cinema. Join us for a screening of Casper (1995). The Friendly Ghost attempts to befriend t…
FreeJoin us at the West Lawn branch for Sunday matinee movies for the whole family. Movies will be shown in Englis…
FreeJoin the Back of the Yards staff for a screening of The Addams Family (2019)! Dark hilarity ensues after the A…
FreeJoin us at South Chicago Branch for a fun evening of gaming on the Nintendo Switch and PS3. Play against your …
FreeVisit the library for open, unstructured play time. Bring a friend or make a new one. For kids of all ages wit…
FreeGet started on tabletop role-playing games with Dungeons and Dragons. Our first session will include getting s…
Free · Registration requiredPlease join us for a special screening of Five Nights at Freddy's 2 . When Abby sneaks out to reconnect with F…
FreeCome create an altar for your loved ones for display at our Dia de los Muertos event. Space/altar provided, pa…
Free · Registration requiredDo you like working on puzzles? Join Miss Krystal at the library for a relaxing hour of puzzles as we try to c…
FreeOn the last Tuesday of the month come geek out about your favorite anime and manga! In October’s session we’ll…
FreeIn collaboration with Yollocalli Arts Reach, tweens and teens will be creating a mini nicho box. The nicho box…
FreeJoin us for Gamers' Zone! Chill Out with games for the Nintendo Switch, board games or card games. For tweens …
FreeCome try out the new 3D printer in our teen space. Projects can be made in all sorts of colors and designs. Pr…
Free · Registration requiredCelebrate Spooky Season by unwinding a giant spiderweb made of string! Detangle your strand of the web and fin…
Free · Registration requiredCome create an altar for your loved ones for display at our Dia de los Muertos event. Space/altar provided, pa…
Free · Registration requiredDo you enjoy cooking and trying new recipes? Are you always looking for snacks after school? If so, then join …
Free · Registration requiredStop in to decorate a wreath to mark Samhain and the changing of the seasons, celebrating the coming end of au…
Free · Registration requiredHow does an evening of fun and games sound? Come join us for games and socializing. For tweens and teens 10 to…
FreePrepare for the Day of the Dead celebration by decorating a sugar skull for a loved one or a special pet who h…
FreeBring the whole family for a screening of Scoob! The first full-length animated Scooby-Doo adventure for the b…
FreeJoin us for a screening of the Columbia Pictures film, Monster House (2006). "This rollicking chill-ride follo…
FreeLet’s ring in the spooky season by decorating mason jars and adding a little, friendly ghost! For ages 6 to 13…
Free · Registration requiredWant to reserve the YOUmedia HWLC Recording Studio? First, you have to get certified! Register for an introduc…
FreeDrop in for open play featuring a mix of activities and social time for kids and their caregivers. For childre…
FreeJoin us to celebrate Day of the Dead! In this program we will be decorating sugar skulls. All are welcome. ¡Ún…
Free · Registration requiredCome create an altar for your loved ones for display at our Dia de los Muertos event. Space/altar provided, pa…
Free · Registration requiredStop by on Thursday afternoons to play games on the Nintendo Switch or to play a fast-paced, competitive board…
FreeDecorate a calavera with us to celebrate Día de Muertos! All supplies provided. For high school teens. Accessi…
FreeComes join us for a spooky night of movie and popcorn. Candy bags while supplies last Age: 10-19. Community Ci…
FreeJoin us for a screening of Hocus Pocus (1993) . Plot overview: A teenage boy named Max and his little sister m…
FreeAn introduction on how to use online software to design 3D objects that will then be printed out on the librar…
FreeCome one Come all to have a little spooky fun. Be prepared to laugh a little and jump a little. Candy bags wil…
Free · Registration requiredCome create an altar for your loved ones for display at our Dia de los Muertos event. Space/altar provided, pa…
Free · Registration requiredJoin us for a showing of Hocus Pocus (1993)
Free · Registration requiredDrop by for a casual game of checkers. All levels of expertise welcome. For teens 13 to 18. Accessibility Need…
FreeCome out for an all day horror movie marathon at the Little Village Library! We're going to begin at 9:30am un…
FreeA bi-weekly playgroup for children who speak Mandarin or Cantonese Chinese. This playgroup is intended to help…
Free"Hocus Pocus" Join us under the stars for a free screening of "Hocus Pocus". Bring snacks, blankets, or lawn c…
Free · Registration requiredCome out to Douglass Park and enjoy a bonfire as we watch a spooky, family-friendly movie "Casper".
Free · Registration requiredDom Dolla comes to Festival Hall at Navy Pier Event Center for TWO nights on October 30 and 31, 2026.
Price not listedJoin us to help decorate sugar skulls. We have the skulls and the royal icing; all we need is you to help deco…
FreeJoin Bessie Coleman Branch with a spooky screening of The Monster Squad. Kids protect their town against a gho…
FreeSaturday at Thurgood Marshall Library After moving into a spooky old mansion, a ghostly young spirit named Cas…
FreeJoin us for an hour of open play. Caregivers and little ones come together to interact and play with all sorts…
FreeJoin us for our biweekly, all-ages chess club that meets every-other Saturday afternoon. Local chess coach Isa…
FreeDom Dolla comes to Festival Hall at Navy Pier Event Center for TWO nights on October 30 and 31, 2026.
Price not listedJoin King Branch for a screening of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026). Mario ventures into space, exploring …
FreeJoin us for half an hour of songs, stories and parachute movement! For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers. Acce…
FreeWelcome to Weekend Cinema. Join us for a screening of Edward Scissorhands (1990) A family takes in a young man…
FreeJoin us for a screening of Casper . The Friendly Ghost attempts to befriend the 12-year-old daughter of a para…
FreePlease join us for a special screening of Masters of the Universe . A young man on Earth discovers a fabulous …
FreeSix strangers, including a student, a slacker and a businessman, receive mysterious invitations in the mail to…
FreeThis hands-on workshop with Artist William Estrada explores the rich cultural traditions surrounding Day of th…
Free · Registration requiredDo you like working on puzzles? Join Miss Krystal at the library for a relaxing hour of puzzles as we try to c…
FreeJoin us for Gamers' Zone! Chill Out with games for the Nintendo Switch, board games or card games. For tweens …
FreeJoin us for a night of your favorite anime as we eat Japanese snacks and popcorn. Accessibility Need sign lang…
FreeCome try out the new 3D printer in our teen space. Projects can be made in all sorts of colors and designs. Pr…
Free · Registration requiredCalling all teens and tweens! Grab your friends, bring your best moves, and show off your creativity at our bi…
FreeGrab a friend and head over to play with blocks at the library! For kids 0 to 5. Accessibility Need sign langu…
FreeWant to reserve the YOUmedia HWLC Recording Studio? First, you have to get certified! Register for an introduc…
FreeDrop in for open play featuring a mix of activities and social time for kids and their caregivers. For childre…
FreeJoin us for a screening of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 Katniss ends up in District 13 following the Qu…
FreeCome join us as we experiment with mixing different blends of seasons and vegetables, to get your top chef ram…
FreeThis T-shirt creation program with Need An Angel Sons and Daughters Association combines creativity, clothing …
FreeA young couple finally moves into their dream home, which they bought from an eccentric widower, but things ta…
FreeAn introduction on how to use online software to design 3D objects that will then be printed out on the librar…
FreeCome and enjoy a fun afternoon of gaming on the Nintendo Switch. Play against your friends in Super Smash Bros…
FreeTaste of Hope brings award-winning chefs and Chicago foodies together to celebrate the American Cancer Society…
Price not listedJoin the Back of the Yards staff for a screening of Alpha! Click here to watch the trailer! In the prehistoric…
FreeVisit Back of the Yards Branch for a screening of Alpha! Click here to watch the trailer! In the prehistoric p…
FreeThe little voices inside Riley's head know her inside and out - but everything changes with the introduction o…
FreeJoin an occupational therapist and speech language pathologist from The Little Duck Collective for movement an…
Free · Registration requiredColor, cut and shrink your own Pokémon for a personalized keychain! For children 6 to 13. Space is limited. Ac…
FreeVisit the library for open, unstructured play time. Bring a friend or make a new one. For kids of all ages wit…
FreeJoin Ms. Annie and express your creativity through clay! For kids 4 to14. How to Attend R egister by 4 p.m. Su…
Free · Registration requiredMake a set of paper cups decorated as rockets. They launch with rubber bands. Great for families! How To Atten…
Free · Registration requiredJoin community curator and fiber artist Eliza Ferdinand for a hands-on quilting workshop for teens! The progra…
Free · Registration requiredDo you enjoy playing card games but can't find anyone to game with? We have plenty of decks of cards, board ga…
FreeKids can drop in to make their own colorful, fall‑themed Perler bead creations! Create pumpkins, leaves and ot…
FreeDrop in for this tasty treat celebrating fall. Create a tasty sweet turkey with Thanksgiving right around the …
FreeJoin us for Gamers' Zone! Chill Out with games for the Nintendo Switch, board games or card games. For tweens …
FreeCelebrate the season at our Family Fall Fest! Enjoy carnival-style games, including ring toss, beanbag toss an…
FreeCome try out the new 3D printer in our teen space. Projects can be made in all sorts of colors and designs. Pr…
Free · Registration requiredCelebrate fall by making colorful scented candles out of broken crayons. All materials provided. For ages 10 t…
FreeWant to reserve the YOUmedia HWLC Recording Studio? First, you have to get certified! Register for an introduc…
FreeLet’s explore the world by trying new snacks from a different country. We’re doing a taste test and rating our…
Free · Registration requiredDrop in for open play featuring a mix of activities and social time for kids and their caregivers. For childre…
FreeJoin us for a chill (or competitive!) afternoon of tabletop games and puzzles. Play your old favorite or try s…
FreeGet creative with us and make your own slime. For kids 6 to 13. How to Attend Register at least 24 hours befor…
Free · Registration requiredAn introduction on how to use online software to design 3D objects that will then be printed out on the librar…
FreeJoin us for a screening of White Noise. After his wife dies, an architect becomes obsessed with contacting her…
Free · Registration requiredPrepare to enter the workforce and start making some money by revamping or creating your very first resume! Re…
FreeIf you are interested in growing your own flowers, we have seeds available for our patrons to take and use at …
FreeAre you looking to meet other homeschool families? Games and activities are available for kids while caregiver…
FreeA bi-weekly playgroup for children who speak Mandarin or Cantonese Chinese. This playgroup is intended to help…
FreeJoin us for popcorn and a movie every second Friday in the Legler YouMedia. Teens will have the opportunity to…
FreeCreate and design your own jewelry, coasters or paper weights. For ages 10 to 19. Accessibility Need sign lang…
FreeBecome a local superhero! Led by kids for kids interested in social issues and making the world a better place…
Free · Registration requiredThe Kelly Kouture Community Closet offers free, gently used clothing to anyone in need. Items are available on…
FreeJoin us for our biweekly, all-ages chess club that meets every-other Saturday afternoon. Local chess coach Isa…
FreeJoin King Branch for a screening of Minions & Monsters (2026) . The third installment in the Minions spin-off …
FreeJoin us at the Chicago Lawn branch for Sunday Cinema. This week's selection will be: Star Wars: The Mandaloria…
FreeBring puzzles and take as many as you like up to the number you brought. Puzzles of at least 300 pieces and ki…
Free · Registration requiredVisit the library for open, unstructured play time. Bring a friend or make a new one. For kids of all ages wit…
FreeCome join us for our Teen Game Night. Come hang out with your pals and play on some of our various gaming plat…
FreeDo you enjoy playing card games but can't find anyone to game with? We have plenty of decks of cards, board ga…
FreeJoin us for a film screening of Minions and Monsters (2026) Follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they sea…
FreeJoin us at the Thurgood Marshall branch for a spooky movie night featuring The Addams Family! The strange and …
FreeCome find out at our family game day! We have board games, a few carnival type games and perhaps some physical…
FreeDo you like working on puzzles? Join Miss Krystal at the library for a relaxing hour of puzzles as we try to c…
FreeCalling all teens and tweens! Grab your friends, bring your best moves, and show off your creativity at our bi…
FreeJoin us for Gamers' Zone! Chill Out with games for the Nintendo Switch, board games or card games. For tweens …
FreeEngage with your toddler and their peers through sensory and creative play! Early Childhood research strongly …
FreeTis the season to decorate your home for the holidays. Join Journey and Thingz in this fun creative program an…
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