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Writers Unite Open Mic

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

Calling all writers! Bring your work to share -- poems, lyrics, stories, jokes, plays -- all forms of writing are welcome! We may even create some new work on the spot. This event will be great practice if you plan to share your work at ChiTeen Lit Fest on April 25th! We'll have permission slips […]

Free

Field Trip to ChiTeen Lit Fest

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

Calling all teens: Join us for the fifth annual ChiTeen Lit Fest! Humboldt Park teens will be taking a bus from the Humboldt Park Library, accompanied by teen staff, and should meet up there around 10:10 AM. We will return in the evening by 6 PM. Teens who take the bus will need a signed […]

Free

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Train for Careers in Warehousing

Greater West Town 500 N. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, IL, United States

Students in Greater West Town's Shipping & Receiving Training 12-week program learn inventory control, RF scanners, computerized warehouse management, OSHA safety, and fork lifting skills.  Entry salaries range from $13 - $16 per hour for positions as shipping and receiving clerk, forklift operator, warehouse associate, material handler, order picker, and dock worker.  Every manufacturer, warehousing […]

Race Against Gun Violence – Strides For Peace

337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States

There is a race for every age and fitness level, as well as opportunities to volunteer. it's a family-friendly evening to celebrate the life-changing work for Strides for Peace's nonprofit partners and provide a platform for people who care about ending gun violence in Chicago to connect and get involved. Strides for Peace has nine […]

$35

Free Cisco Classes Registration is Open From

Gain Tech Skills with Cisco at Home. Free Classes for Chicagoans through City Colleges of Chicago Continuing Education in Partnership with Cisco for more information, please visit www.ccc.edu/cisco. Cisco Networking Academy In partnership with Cisco Networking Academy, City Colleges of Chicago now offers seven technology-related classes to Chicago residents for free. Take up to three classes […]

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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.

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YOUmedia Drop-in Hours for Teens

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

The 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, […]

Give your Career a Lift at Greater West Town!

Next Shipping & Receiving Training Program class starts March 29th! Join Greater West Town staff for our Virtual Recruitment Fair to inform you about how to take the first step.  Our vocational programs are staying on schedule, with students currently attending classes in-person three days a week (with proper PPE) and online two days a […]