Chicago Public Library
Live from the Library: Story Time for Kids
Watch story time with Chicagoans you know and love on Facebook Live. See a new story time each weekday or check out past story times from President and Mrs. Obama, Mayor Lightfoot and more, including CPL librarians.
YOUmedia Drop-in Hours for Teens
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Humboldt Park Library YOUmedia space is open to teens in grades 6-12. Feel free to bring a project to work on, or just hang out and listen to music with friends. If you're bored, we can suggest some fun, physically distanced activities! To make sure everyone has plenty of room to practice physical distancing, […]
Author Jacqueline Saper: From Miniskirt to Hijab: A Girl in Revolutionary Iran
Author Jacqueline Saper tells her riveting story of fate, faith and multiple cultural identities as a young Jewish woman in one of the most fascinating and politically turbulent parts of the world. Jacqueline Saper, named after Jacqueline Kennedy, was born in Tehran to Iranian and British parents. At 18, she witnessed the civil unrest of the 1979 Iranian […]
Brain Food: A Media Discussion Group for Teens
Humboldt Park Public Library 1605 N Troy St, Chicago, IL, United StatesWhat's feeding your brain? What media are you consuming? Is it yummy? Are you satisfied? Visit this YOUmedia discussion group on Zoom to discuss your latest reads, listens, plays, and […]
Paseo Podcast Discussion Group (at CPL)
We'll be discussing the most recent episodes of the Paseo Podcast, a podcast about "the stories of the Puerto Rican community in the Chicago Diaspora and beyond." Click here to visit the Paseo Podcast website. For more information about the discussion group, and to REGISTER for the group, click here.
Paseo Podcast Discussion Group – CPL virtual program
Join the Humboldt Park Branch for a discussion of the most recent episodes of Paseo Podcast, a podcast about "the stories of the Puerto Rican community in the Chicago Diaspora and beyond." Show founder and host Joshua Smyser-DeLeon will be present for this meeting! Please register for the event here: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/60f6f13aaf05a141009cac0f
Homeowners: Property Tax Assessments in West Township
West Town Branch, Chicago Public Library 1625 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us to hear directly from Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi's Office! When: Tuesday, August 17th from 5:00-6:30pm Where: West Town Library, 1625 W Chicago Ave What to bring: Assessment notice, if applicable. Face masks are required. Spanish translation is available. Understand your assessment notice Determine if an appeal should be filed Learn about the […]
Grab & Go Kits: Latinx History Month Paper Crafts
Humboldt Park Public Library 1605 N Troy St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate Latinx History month by picking up a variety of paper craft kits at the Humboldt Park branch. Want to work on the kits together? Stop by the library on […]
Lucha Libre Story Time
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us at the Humboldt Park library for stories, songs, rhymes, and a take-home craft as we celebrate Latinx History Month with some fun Lucha libre stories! Lace-up your wrestling boots and put on your favorite Lucha libre mask for this fun story time program! A take-home craft kit will be available for those who […]
Halloween Celebration
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us at the Humboldt Park branch for a very special Halloween celebration as we paint pumpkins and play spooky-themed games. This program is for families and children ages 5 […]