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ChiTown Stand Up Workshop for Teens

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

Chicago is a city with so many untold stories, and 826CHI is here to help you tell yours! In this workshop, you'll take a journey through the city by looking […]

Valen-SLIME’s Day

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

We’re celebrating science on Valentine’s Day by mixing glue, borax solution and food coloring together to start a chemical reaction which creates that slime everyone is talking about!

Oral Traditions: Spoken Word Workshop

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

This workshop will teach participants about the art of spoken word performance and provide tips on how to create a spoken word tribute to family history and traditions.

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Tax Assistance: Ladder Up

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

Free tax assistance provided by Ladder Up.Assistance is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Ladder Up notes: All sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Many sites will stop taking new clients well before the official closing time, so please arrive early. For more information about the tax services available please visit Ladder Up's site.

Afternoon Book Club: What Are You Reading?

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

What have you been reading lately?  Stop in to our afternoon book club and share your reads with others or even find some great new reads from others in the group. No specific title or genre is required- read and discuss whatever you like. Looking for a great read? Check out recommended read of the […]

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Chess Club / Club de Ajedrez

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

Make new friends while playing chess in a community environment. Beginning and advanced players are welcome. The club focuses on Spanish pronunciation and grammar. Join us for activities highlighting the culture and history of Spanish speaking countries. Open to teens and adults. Haz nuevos amigos mientras juegas ajedrez en un entorno comunitario. Los jugadores principiantes y […]

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Game Night For Kids

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

Play board games and card games like Guess Who?, Uno, Spot it!, Jenga, Rummikub, Robot Turtles, Connect 4!, Checkers and Chess.

Adult Book Discussion: Electric Arches

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

For African American History Month we will be discussing Electric Arches by Chicago author Eve L. Ewing. Electric Arches is an eclectic blend of poetry, prose, and visual art exploring black girlhood and womanhood through Ewing's experiences growing up and living in Chicago. Some stories take place in Ewing's past while others envision Chicago's futurehood and span from more […]

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Spanish Language Club / Club del idioma español

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

The club focuses on Spanish pronunciation and grammar. Join us for activities highlighting the culture and history of Spanish speaking countries. Open to teens and adults.

After School Arts & Crafts

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

Come join us for an after school program where we explore our creative side with arts and crafts. For ages 5-10.