Chicago Public Library
Homebuying Workshop
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesHave you always dreamed about buying a house, but never knew where to get started? Whether you’re just starting out or ready to close, this homebuying workshop presented by Chase Bank offers everything you need to know as you prepare to buy a home. Topics include: Understanding your costs up front, determining your price range, finding out how a […]
Afternoon Book Club: What Are You Reading?
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 […]
Steppenwolf’s We are Proud to Present at Mandrake Park
Mandrake Park 3858 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesCome join us for an afternoon of theater as the Chicago Park District collabs with Steppenwolf Education’s City Connections partners, BUILD, Inc, and the Chicago Public Library to showcase, “We Are Proud to Present a Presentation…” a powerful story that explores themes of race, representation, storytelling and the power group-thinking can have on an individual. […]
Film Screening: Ella es el matador (She is the Matador)
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesFor Spaniards — and for the world — nothing has expressed their country's traditionally rigid gender roles more powerfully than the image of the male matador. So sacred was the bullfighter's masculinity to Spanish identity that a 1908 law barred women from the sport. Ella Es el Matador reveals the surprising history of the women who made […]
Steppenwolf’s We are Proud to Present at Austin Town Hall
Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL, United StatesCome join us for an afternoon of theater as the Chicago Park District collabs with Steppenwolf Education’s City Connections partners, BUILD, Inc, and the Chicago Public Library to showcase, “We Are Proud to Present a Presentation…” a powerful story that explores themes of race, representation, storytelling and the power group-thinking can have on an individual. […]
Teen Guitar, Bass & Drum Lessons
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Humboldt Park Library YOUmedia to sign up for free, one-on-one lessons with professional musicians. We have a rotating crew of teachers who will help you develop skills on guitar, bass, or drums. Not all instruments are available every Monday.
Improv and Theater Games for Teens
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlay theater games, learn improv skills, and laugh a lot in this fast-paced, funny workshop! We'll meet every other Thursday, starting April 11th. Open to all teens age 12-18.
CHiTeen Lit Fest 2019
Harold Washington Library 400 S State St, Chicago, IL, United StatesChiTeen Lit Fest aims to provide a safe and creative space for young adults to unlock and discover their unique voice through literary arts. ChiTeen Lit Fest seeks to bring together young people from across Chicago and celebrate their talents as they express themselves through exceptional and honest art
Super Smash Brothers Tournament
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesGather for a collaborative, peer-led day of tournament level gaming with the beloved WiiU game, Super Smash Brothers! Open to teens age 12-18.
The Writing’s on the Wall
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesEmily Thornton Calvo, a poet and artist, wanted an easy way to combine two art forms, so she developed "wall poems" and will show you how to do the same very thing. Whether you want to sell single copies of your poems by creating art prints or make original art, this demo will help you make the most […]