Chicago Public Library
Film Screening: And Then They Came for Us
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesSeventy-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 StatesJoin 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 StatesCelebrate 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 StatesCelebrate 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 […]
Anime Day: Watch Anime
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesAre you a fan of Anime or Manga? Stop in and watch some anime with us. We'll talk about all our favorite shows, manga, and more! Got an anime suggestion? Let us know!
Imagine Doing More: Painting Birdhouses
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome decompress from a long week with, relaxing music and the strokes of a paintbrush. This program is made possible as part of a 2018 Teen Summer Challenge: Imagine Doing More! #ImagineAtCPL #CPLTeens This is program for teens in high school.
Film Screening: The Year We Thought About Love
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesWhat happens when a diverse group of LGBTQ youth dares to be "out" on stage talking truthfully about their lives? As they create a play about love, a theater troupe of Queer youth celebrates the fullness of their lives as young artists and activists. (Running time: 68 minutes)
Adult Book Discussion: Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis month's book discussion will feature Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates by Brian Kilmeade. Did you know that Tripoli declared war on the United States and that Thomas Jefferson sent a small […]
Science Exploration
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesCreate, read and explore all about the science of Earth. Each week we will discover a new concept with a cool, hands-on project. ( Registration Required at the branch)
Toddler Story Time
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesBecome a super star reader with stories, rhymes and games that highlight all that we can explore on Earth.