Back of the Yards Branch Library
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Saturday July 5 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Hora del Cuento de Drag / Drag Story Time
Join the Back of the Yards and a special guest for bilingual drag story time! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, in both English and Spanish. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance fo......More
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Monday July 7 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 July 7 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 8 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 8 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
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Wednesday July 9 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Family Urban Fishing
You're invited to join staff from Archer Heights Branch and Jonathan Schlesinger, the Chicago Urban Fishing Program Coordinator with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, to learn about som......More
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Wednesday July 9 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 July 9 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 July 10 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 July 10 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 July 11 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Film Screening: The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)
Join the Back of the Yards staff for a screening of The Peanut Butter Falcon Zak, a young man with Down syndrome, runs away from a nursing home where he lives to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler and attending the wrestling school of the Salt ......More
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Friday July 11 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Gaming for Tweens and 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. Space is limited. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other ac......More
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Friday July 11 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 July 12 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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Sunday July 13 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Dyeing Thread and Fabric with Millicent Kennedy
In this hands-on workshop participants will learn the process of preparing textiles for natural dyeing, and layering color utilize three dye plants; marigold, madder and indigo. They will dye thread and cotton bandanas, that can be carried forward into another workshop......More
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Monday July 14 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 July 14 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