LUCHA- First Time Homebuyer Group Education
Chicago Public Library - North Pulaski Branch 4300 W. North Ave, Chicago, ILHOMEBUYER EDUCATION PROGRAM Founded in 1982, LUCHA is both a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-approved housing counseling agency as well as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). LUCHA (the Spanish word for “struggle”) advances housing as a human right by empowering communities- particularly the Latino and Spanish-speaking populations- through advocacy, education, affordable […]
CAPS Beat 1421 Meeting
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesBeat community meetings are a key part of the CAPS strategy of partnerships and problem solving. These meetings, held on all 279 police beats in the City, provide a regular opportunity for police officers, residents, and other community stakeholders to exchange information, identify and prioritize problems, and begin developing solutions to those problems. Beat community […]
Valen-SLIME’s Day
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe’re celebrating science on Valentine’s Day by mixing glue, borax solution and food coloring together to start a chemical reaction which creates that slime everyone is talking about!
Oral Traditions: Spoken Word Workshop
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis workshop will teach participants about the art of spoken word performance and provide tips on how to create a spoken word tribute to family history and traditions.
Tax Assistance: Ladder Up
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesFree tax assistance provided by Ladder Up.Assistance is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Ladder Up notes: All sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Many sites will stop taking new clients well before the official closing time, so please arrive early. For more information about the tax services available please visit Ladder Up's site.
Afternoon Book Club: What Are You Reading?
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesWhat 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 […]
Chess Club / Club de Ajedrez
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesMake new friends while playing chess in a community environment. Beginning and advanced players are welcome. 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. Haz nuevos amigos mientras juegas ajedrez en un entorno comunitario. Los jugadores principiantes y […]
Game Night For Kids
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlay board games and card games like Guess Who?, Uno, Spot it!, Jenga, Rummikub, Robot Turtles, Connect 4!, Checkers and Chess.
Adult Book Discussion: Electric Arches
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesFor African American History Month we will be discussing Electric Arches by Chicago author Eve L. Ewing. Electric Arches is an eclectic blend of poetry, prose, and visual art exploring black girlhood and womanhood through Ewing's experiences growing up and living in Chicago. Some stories take place in Ewing's past while others envision Chicago's futurehood and span from more […]
CAPS Beat 1422 Meeting
Simons Park 1640 N. Drake, Chicago, United StatesBeat community meetings are a key part of the CAPS strategy of partnerships and problem solving. These meetings, held on all 279 police beats in the City, provide a regular opportunity for police officers, residents, and other community stakeholders to exchange information, identify and prioritize problems, and begin developing solutions to those problems. Beat community […]