Chicago Public Library
Books & Brews: Radium Girls
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 Radium Girls by Kate Moore, the incredible true story of the young women exposed to the "wonder" substance of radium, and their awe-inspiring strength in the face of the fatal effects. […]
Cocktails and Conversation – The Farming of Bones
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 Edwidge Danticat's The Farming of Bones. Books are available for check out at Logan Square Branch. […]
Shark Week Film Screening: Jaws (1975)
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesKick off Shark Week and come watch Jaws(1975). In the classic film Jaws (1975), an enormous great white shark terrorizes a summer resort town, where a police chief, a fisherman and a marine […]
Film Screening: Grease (1978)
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a screening of Grease. A goody two-shoes from Australia falls in love with a greaser over a summer. When her family moves to the boy's hometown, and […]
American Experience Book Club: Pale Rider
Roots Handmade Pizza 1924 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, United StatesFrom 1918 - 1920, one of the most horrific worldwide epidemics left over 50 million dead and was one of the greatest disasters of all time. In Pale Rider: the Spanish Flu of 1918 and How it Changed the World, author Laura Spivey delves into how the virus travelled globally, not only affecting areas of treatment […]
Learning Circle: Basic English Practice
Chicago Public Library - North Pulaski Branch 4300 W. North Ave, Chicago, ILELL Learning Circle-practice English skills with other English Language Learners during this 6 week course. We will watch videos and help each other improve basic English skills. Library staff will be there to assist you.
Pumpkin Patch at Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park 1400 N. Sacramento, Chicago, United StatesCome out and enjoy our annual Pumpkin Patch, featuring games, art activities, face Painting, inflatables, popcorn and refreshments. Free for children ages 12 years and younger. In partnership with the Humboldt Park Advisory Council.
Getting Started with Search: An Intro to SEO for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs
Logan Square Public Library 3030 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesDescription An avenue of opportunity in any one brand's arsenal is Search Engine Optimization (SEO), or the process of improving search engine visibility. "Getting Started with Search" will highlight the significance of SEO for both small business owners as well as entrepreneuers and how using search engines can be a traffic driver in addition to […]
Apply to Work for the 2020 Census
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesRecruiters for the 2020 Census will be assisting people to apply for Census jobs. No resume or ID required to apply. Bring your library card to access library computers.
Get to work with Central States SER
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesStaff from Central States SER will provide job seekers access to job opportunities and coaching on job search techniques and resumes. In addition, they can refer individuals to job training providers and other employment resources.