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Heaven Can Wait: Open Mic Featuring Pete Sayke

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

Rap artist Pete Sayke performs his new album, Heaven Can Wait, to kick off African American History Month. Bring a poem/song to rock on the mic!

Punk Music in the Stacks

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

Tough Comfort and Che Arthur open for Absolutely Not. Doors open at 2. Concert begins at 2:30

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Slow Cooker Club

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

Looking for ideas for easy, healthy meals? Learn how to prepare simple, delicious meals using just a slow cooker. Kick off our new cooking club by enjoying a delicious slow cooker dish. Our first meeting will feature a recipe selected by our librarians. We will share slow cooker ideas and choose a theme for our […]

Adult Book Discussion: Homegoing

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

This month's book discussion will feature Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Set in 18th century Ghana, Gyasi's historical fiction follows the very different lives of two half-sisters Effia and Esi. Born in two different tribal villages and unknown to each other, Effia will be married off to an English colonial set to live a life in comfort while […]

blackie: a story by roy kinsey + Open Mic

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

Rapper, poet, and librarian Roy Kinsey shares his new highly anticipated release blackie: a story by roy kinsey, an album with message-oriented music covering the effects of racism, the Great Migration, addiction, violence, […]

Weegee’s Lounge Book Club – The Handmaid’s Tale

Weegee's Lounge 3659 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us at Weegee's Lounge as we read and discuss Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. Books are available for check out at Logan Square Branch.

Adult Book Discussion: The Woman in Cabin 10

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

This month's book discussion will feature The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware. Journalist Lo Blacklock is working on a week long assignment aboard the luxurious cruise-liner the Aurora. All starts […]

Rap and Poetry with Roy Kinsey

Humboldt Park Public Library 1605 N Troy St, Chicago, IL, United States

Rapper, poet, and librarian Roy Kinsey shares his new highly anticipated release bl4cki3, an album with message-0riented music covering the effects of racism, the Great Migration, addiction, violence, mental illness, […]

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Spanish Language Club

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.