Back of the Yards Branch Library
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Thursday October 30 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Sesiones de GED con UIC Center for Literacy
Únete al Centro de Alfabetización de UIC y desarrolla tus habilidades en preparación para los exámenes del GED. Se requiere una prueba previa y registro. Recomendamos que los participantes traigan útiles de escritura y un cuaderno. Para asistir a esta clase, ya debes......More
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Friday October 31 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Film Screening: Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (2009)
Join the Back of the Yards staff for a screening of Corpse Bride. Click here to watch the trailer! Set in a 19th century European village, we follow th......More
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Saturday November 1 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Story Time at the Back of the Yards Coffeehouse
Join the Back of the Yards Branch for a fun, bilingual story time at the Back of the Yards Coffeehouse. Enjoy a delicious treat while your little one's have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For children 0 to 6 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need ......More
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Monday November 3 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Adult Literacy Classes
Want to feel more confident with reading and writing? In partnership with Chicago Public Library, UIC's Center for Literacy is offering free classes to focus on practical literacy skills for everyday life, work, and learning in a friendly, supportive setting. With hand......More
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Tuesday November 4 5:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Sesiones de GED con UIC Center for Literacy
Únete al Centro de Alfabetización de UIC y desarrolla tus habilidades en preparación para los exámenes del GED. Se requiere una prueba previa y registro. Recomendamos que los participantes traigan útiles de escritura y un cuaderno. Para asistir a esta clase, ya debes......More
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Wednesday November 5 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Lánzate hacia la lectura / Jump Into Reading
Celebremos la inauguración de Lánzate hacia la lectura. ¡Esta celebración es gratuita, para niños, padres y educadores! Explora nuestra nueva colección de Hola Books, diseñada para el aprendizaje de la lectura en español Celebra el poder del bilingüismo con la funda......More
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Wednesday November 5 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Adult Literacy Classes
Want to feel more confident with reading and writing? In partnership with Chicago Public Library, UIC's Center for Literacy is offering free classes to focus on practical literacy skills for everyday life, work, and learning in a friendly, supportive setting. With hand......More
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Thursday November 6 5:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Sesiones de GED con UIC Center for Literacy
Únete al Centro de Alfabetización de UIC y desarrolla tus habilidades en preparación para los exámenes del GED. Se requiere una prueba previa y registro. Recomendamos que los participantes traigan útiles de escritura y un cuaderno. Para asistir a esta clase, ya debes......More
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Thursday November 6 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Our Heroes, Our Stories Avatar Workshop
Workshop leader Dr. Novick will be help you consider the elements of your own personal hero’s journey — your core values and mission. From this, you will begin creating a personal avatar that you can keep near you to remind you of your highest values and goals and to r......More
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Friday November 7 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
Film Screening: Max (2015)
Join the Back of the Yards staff for a screening of Max. Click here to watch the trailer! A coming-of-age story about a young teen from a family dealin......More
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Friday November 7 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Story Time at Sputnik Coffee Company
Join the Back of the Yards staff for a fun, bilingual story time at the Sputnik Coffee Company! Enjoy a delicious treat while your little ones have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign langu......More
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Saturday November 8 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
City Grown: Food Demonstration at Plant Chicago
Only just emerged as an adult and finding keeping healthy isn't so easy? Know you need to eat more vegetables but finding difficulty? Join us in learning more about adulting and healthy cooking in collaboration with Plant Chicago. We will attend a food demonstration ......More