Albany Park Branch Library Events

Wednesday May 7 10:30am - 11:00am CDT

Story Time

Join us for stories, songs and movement activities. For children 2 to 5 with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email acce......More

Wednesday May 7 11:15am - 11:45am CDT

Book Fiesta Story Time / Fiesta de Libros

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. For children 0 to 5. Acompáñanos para disfrutar de media hora de cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español. Para niños 0 a 5. Accessibility Need sign language interpretat......More

Thursday May 8 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

LEGO® at the Library

Become a master builder at the library. We provide the LEGO bricks; you provide the imagination. For ages 4 and up. Space limitations may apply. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-......More

Thursday May 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT

Through "The Dean's" Lens: A Glimpse of 1930s Haitian Life in the Archives of a Black Renaissance Artist

Please join us at the Haitian American Museum of Chicago for the opening event of the exhibit, Through "The Dean's" Lens: A Glimpse of 1930s Haitian Life in the Archives of William Edouard Scott. Offering a snapshot into the Haiti that William Edouard Scott (1884-1964) encountered as a maturing artist exploring the independent Black nation, the exhibit also provides insight into the visual artistic characteristic of the Chicago Black Renaissance. The opening presentation, "Through "The Dean's" Lens: A Glimpse of 1930s Haitian Life in the Archives of a Black Renaissance Artist", introduces audiences to Scott, highlighting his life and work in Haiti as told through his personal papers preserved at the Vivian G. Harsh Reseach Collection. Known as "The Dean" of the Chicago Black Renaissance, Scott was one of the most prolific artists of the era. As the second public activation of the “Magnitude and Bond: Linking and Building Relationships Across Chicago’s Black Visual Art Collections" project, Through "The Dean's" Lens: A Glimpse of 1930s Haitian Life in the Archives of William Edouard Scott displays paintings, photographs and other archival materials that document the artist's transformative study in Haiti. Scott's subsequent works from this study was met with celebration in the Caribbean nation, where he has been recognized as a forebearer of the early folk and popular art movements on the island that prioritized its working class, local style, and indigenous art form of its culture. (Presentation starts at 6:00pm. Refreshments during and following presentation until 7:00pm.) About the Speaker: Raquel Flores-Clemons is an archivist and librarian, currently serving as the head of the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection at Chicago Public Library. In this role, she also serves as Vice-Chairperson for the Black Metropolis Research Consortium (BMRC). An advocate for equity and access, Raquel maintains a deep commitment to capturing historical narratives of communities of color. This event is made possible with generous support from the Getty Foundation and the Chicago Public Library Foundation. How to Attend This event is available in person. Registration is required. The Haitian American Museum of Chicago 4410 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640 Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Image Credits: Haitian Fisherman, ca. 1931.William Edouard Scott Papers, Box 6, Folder 105. Portrait of William Edouard Scott, ca. 1927.William Edouard Scott Papers, Box 4, Folder 8.

Thursday May 8 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT

Adult Book Discussion: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Join Albany Park Library for a discussion of Mexican gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. An isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic aristocrat. And a brave socialite drawn to expose their treacherous secrets. . . . From the author of Gods of Jade and Shadow com......More

Monday May 12 10:30am - 11:00am CDT

Baby Story Time

Join us for this story time for our youngest patrons! We share rhymes, songs and books. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children birth to 24 months with an adult. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistan......More

Wednesday May 14 10:30am - 11:00am CDT

Story Time

Wednesday May 14 11:15am - 11:45am CDT

Book Fiesta Story Time / Fiesta de Libros

Thursday May 15 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

LEGO® at the Library

Thursday May 15 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT

Albany Park Sourdough Club

Do You Enjoy Freshly Baked Bread? Maybe you had a sourdough starter during the pandemic and then lost your way. Or you would like to find out if bread life is for you. Heck, you could be an expert willing to impart your wisdom. Albany Park's Bread Club provides you......More

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