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Tech Tuesday: Online Safety Tips

Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United States

What does it mean to be safe online? Stop in to learn some easy tips for keeping your information safe while on the web. This class will focus on internet […]

Adult Book Discussion: Fall Down 7 Times Get up 8

Celebrate Diversability Month with a book discussion of Fall Down 7 Times Get up 8 by the celebrated Japanese author and poet Naoki Higashida. Diagnosed with non-verbal Autism at an early age, Higashida shares his life as a 24-year old in this memoir. From broad life topics such as education, identity, and society to every day moments, Higashida […]

On the Table- Humboldt Park Library

Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United States

Do you have ideas for improving your community? Do you want an opportunity to really listen to what your neighbors think? Chicago Public Library is hosting On the Table events […]

Financial Planning Basics

Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United States

Financial Advisor, Bill Hackett, LUTCF, discusses healthy saving and spending habits, and how to maintain a balance between them throughout your life. Presented by William Hackett, Wave & Breakout, LLC

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Creative Space at Richard M. Daley Library

Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United States

Feeling creative or looking for a relaxing space? Stop in and work on a creative activity of your choice. No art or crafting experience required. Some craft supplies will be provided including: origami paper, recycled materials, coloring sheets, crayons, and colored pencils. Feel free to bring your own projects and supplies. We will also have […]

Adult Book Discussion: The Expatriates

Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United States

This month's book discussion will feature The Expatriates by Janice Y. K. Lee. Three American women living in the same expat community in Hong Kong have very different lives. Mercy, a young Korean-American has recently graduated and is recovering from a recent traumatic incident. Hilary, a lonely housewife is trying to save her marriage. Finally Margaret, once married […]

Film Screening: And Then They Came for Us

Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United States

Seventy-five years ago, Executive Order 9066 paved the way to the profound violation of constitutional rights that resulted in the forced incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans. Featuring George Takei and many others who were incarcerated, as well as newly rediscovered photographs of Dorothea Lange. And Then They Came for Us brings history into the present, retelling this […]

Weegee’s Lounge Book Club – The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

Weegee's Lounge 3659 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us at Weegee's Lounge as we read and discuss Haruki Murakami's The Wind-up Bird Chronicle. Books are available for check out at Logan Square Branch.

Adult Book Discussion: Underground Girls of Kabul

Roots Handmade Pizza 1924 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, United States

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by joining us as we discuss The Underground Girls of Kabul by Jenny Nordberg. This discussion will be held at Roots Pizza.

Adult Book Discussion: The Guest Cat

Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a book discussion of The Guest Cat by the celebrated Japanese author and poet Takashi Hiraide. A young couple in their 30's living in […]