Chicago Public Library
Westside Stories: A Performance by the Homan Square Story Elders
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesStorytelling is going on all over Chicago and the nation and now it comes to the Westside. The Homan Square Story Elders are part of the Goodman Theater's GeNarrations writing workshops. They tell stories of the Westside and their family's migration from Mississippi roots to Lawndale. Stories of family gatherings, church and work. Conflicts and reconciliation. Their stories are […]
Books & Brews: Red Clocks
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 Red Clocks by Leni Zumas, a fictional novel in the vein of Margaret Atwood about five women in a post-reproductive rights America. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the West […]
Film Screening: Ella es el Matador (She is the Matador)
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United States“For 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 […]
Cocktails and Conversation – The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir
Weegee's Lounge 3659 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us and enjoy Cocktails and Conversation at Weegee's Lounge as we read and discuss Jennifer Ryan's The Chilbury Ladies' Choir.
Starlight Yoga for Kids
Humboldt Park Public Library 1605 N Troy St, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe'll dance our way into poses and playfully discover animals with story and sound. For walkers to 4-year-olds accompanied by a caregiver.
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 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 […]
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. […]