Back of the Yards Branch Library
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Monday June 23 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Adult Field Trip: Packingtown Museum
Join us on a guided tour of the Packingtown Museum! The museum aims to "[provide] a unique opportunity to connect Chicago’s industrial past to its future and inform contemporary conversations about labor, immigration, food production, community development and the econ......More
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Monday June 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Lunch and Fun / Almuerzo y Diversión
Join us for lunch and some entertainment: games, a movie or hands-on activities. Lunches are provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, while supplies last. For ages 0 to 18. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for......More
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Tuesday June 24 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Lunch and Fun / Almuerzo y Diversión
Join us for lunch and some entertainment: games, a movie or hands-on activities. Lunches are provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, while supplies last. For ages 0 to 18. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for......More
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Tuesday June 24 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Summer Kickoff Party / Fiesta del Inicio de Verano
Kick off summer at the library! What better way to kick off summer than by stopping by the library to sign up for the summer program, play fun games and do some nature-inspired art! For kids of all ages. ¡Empieza el verano en la biblioteca! ¿Qué mejor manera de empe......More
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Tuesday June 24 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Clases de Inglés - English as a Second Language Classes
¿Quieres aprender inglés? Este curso se reune dos veces por semana y le ayudará a hablar con sus supervisores, maestros de sus hijos, vecinos, médicos y más. El curso de inglés se imparta en grupos pequeños. Incluye hablar y escribir, escuchar y conversar, vocabulario......More
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Tuesday June 24 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Adult Book Club: Tomorrow Tomorrow and Tomorrow / Club de Libros de Adultos: Manana, Manana, y Manana
Join the Adult Book Club for a discussion of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin When Sam and Sadie meet as kids in the 90s they immediately bond over video games, which helps them heal from their personal traumas. Later, as college students......More
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Wednesday June 25 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Lunch and Fun / Almuerzo y Diversión
Join us for lunch and some entertainment: games, a movie or hands-on activities. Lunches are provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, while supplies last. For ages 0 to 18. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for......More
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Wednesday June 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Club Create/Club Creativo
Join us for an afternoon program for kids and tweens to unleash their creativity. Come make fun crafts related to nature and summer. For ages 5 to 13. Acompañanos para Club Creativo, un programa para que niños y preadolescentes suelten su creatividad. ¡Ven a hacer ......More
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Thursday June 26 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Lunch and Fun / Almuerzo y Diversión
Join us for lunch and some entertainment: games, a movie or hands-on activities. Lunches are provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, while supplies last. For ages 0 to 18. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for......More
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Thursday June 26 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Toddler Story Time and Playgroup / Hora de Cuentos y Grupo de Juego
Join us for some short stories, rhymes and songs. Connect with other parents and caregivers and their children afterwards for some play time. For children 1 to 4 and their caregivers. Acompáñenos a escuchar cuentos, rimas y canciones. Después, comparten tiempo cono......More
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Friday June 27 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Film Screening: Freeheld (2016)
Join the Back of the Yards staff for a screening of Freeheld. When a New Jersey police lieutenant is diagnosed with terminal cancer, she and her registered domestic partner must work to secure her pension benefits. © Warner Bros. - 98 Minutes - MPAA Rating: PG-13 ......More
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Friday June 27 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Gaming for Tweens & Teens
Join us after school for some open game time. We have games like Mario Kart, FIFA, and more! We also have some board games available to play while you wait for your turn. For kids 6 to 13. How to Attend No registration is needed. Space is limited. Accessibility N......More
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Friday June 27 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Lunch and Fun / Almuerzo y Diversión
Join us for lunch and some entertainment: games, a movie or hands-on activities. Lunches are provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, while supplies last. For ages 0 to 18. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for......More
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Saturday June 28 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Yoga at the Library / Yoga en la Biblioteca
Join us at Back of the Yards Branch for Yoga at the Library! Community member, Yoga in Vogue, will lead 45- minute sessions of yoga in this Saturday morning series. Some yoga mats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please dress for movement and bri......More
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Saturday June 28 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Miss Make-Believe's Magic Picnic
Step into Miss Make-Believe’s wonderfully unique world of magic, storytelling and lots of laughter! Experience a magical picnic where we explore themes of kindness, creativity, nature and community. Fun for all ages. For kids 0 to 13. Accessibility Need sign langua......More
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Monday June 30 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Lunch and Fun / Almuerzo y Diversión
Join us for lunch and some entertainment: games, a movie or hands-on activities. Lunches are provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, while supplies last. For ages 0 to 18. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for......More
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Monday June 30 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Let's Read at the Park / Leamos en el Parque
Join staff from the Back of the Yards Branch for an afternoon of summer fun at local parks. We'll be reading, making nature related art and playing with friends and neighbors. This event takes place outdoors. In case of inclement weather, the event will take place at ......More
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Tuesday July 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Lunch and Fun / Almuerzo y Diversión
Join us for lunch and some entertainment: games, a movie or hands-on activities. Lunches are provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, while supplies last. For ages 0 to 18. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for......More
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Tuesday July 1 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Escribiendo en La Biblioteca: Arte y Naturaleza
Twilight, c. 1926 Hale Woodruff Oil on pressed paperboard The Art Institute of Chicago, through prior bequest of Marguerita S. Ritman Te invitamos a unirte a un taller participativo impartido por personal del Art Institute of Chicago donde los participantes escribirán......More
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Tuesday July 1 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Family Outdoor Fun / Diversión Familiar al Aire Libre
Get more in tune with nature this summer with some fun outdoor activities. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. For ages 5 to 13. Descripción Conéctate más con la naturaleza este verano con divertidas actividades al aire libre. Se ofrecerán aperitivos y re......More