Chicago Public Library
Real Talk: Community Conversations
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesReal Talk is a time to join others in our community to talk about topics and current events that are important to us. Bring your perspective and an open mind and join us for meaningful conversations that affect not only our community, but society as a whole. Some sessions will feature recommended reads, but you […]
Spooky Stories Come Alive
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesSpooky Stories Come Alive is a performance of spooky stories by famous storytellers Baba Tony and Kucha. Experience scary, hair-raising and eye-opening stories. Expect African drumming, shekere playing, and audience participation which includes singing and playing instruments.
Family Arts & Crafts
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesChildren and their families are welcome to join us for a drop-in arts and crafts project. Make something to take home or have your art on display at the library.
Adult Book Discussion: Radioactive: Marie & Pierre Curie, A Tale of Love and Fallout
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate Polish American Heritage Month with a book discussion of the National Book Award finalist graphic novel Radioactive by Lauren Redniss. Lauren Reniss blends captivating artwork with her narrative biography of the life and contributions of Marie and Pierre Curie, the husband and wife team that was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903. History, science, and […]
Books & Brews: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Roots Handmade Pizza 1924 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, United StatesJoin us at Roots Pizza for our monthly Books & Brews book discussion, a book club that meets at a bar/restaurant. This month we'll discuss the One Book, One Chicago selection: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Phillip K. Dick. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the West Town Branch Library. This event is for […]
Estate Planning
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Attorney MK Gamble as she discusses estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney and the importance of planning ahead and avoiding common mistakes. Presented by Money Smart Partner, The Heartland Institute of Financial Education.
Concrete and Countryside Book Event with author Carmelo Esterrich
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 West Division Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome and join Columbia College Chicago Associate Professor Carmelo Esterrich in a presentation of his new book CONCRETE AND COUNTRYSIDE (University of Pittsburgh Press, 2018). The book examines the response of the arts in […]
Adult Book Discussion: The Tsar of Love and Techno
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis month's book discussion will feature The Tsar of Love and Techno by Anthony Marra. In a series of nine intertwined short stories, Marra portrays the lives of characters linked through generations in Russia. Beginning in 1937 in Leningrad and ending in "outer space in an unknown year", time passes as the characters live their lives through war […]
Teen Knits
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesCalling all crafters! Learn to knit or bring your own projects to work on. We'll start with finger knitting basics and go from there. All students in grades 6-12 welcome. We'll have supplies for you to work with during the program. Beginners who want to keep knitting at home may wish to bring size 8 […]
Film Screening: Laramie Inside Out: How Matthew Shepard’s murder changed Laramie
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesMatthew Shepard was killed in Laramie, WY, 20 years ago this October; his ashes were recently interred in Washington D.C. at the National Cathedral. Because of both these events, we thought it would be a good time to revisit this tragedy, and possibly have a discussion surrounding this topic.