Back of the Yards Branch Library
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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
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Tuesday July 15 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 15 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
A Stitch in Time Crochet Club / Club de Tejer
Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroidery extraordinaries and more. Do you craft and create? Do you want some company from other crafters? Join us for a relaxed fiber arts crafting circle. Bring your own project or start one based on one of our ideas! Llamamiento a......More
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Tuesday July 15 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 16 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 16 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Animal Encounter with Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo
Watch a giant tortoise race the ninja turtles, walk an anteater by the tail, hold baby chicks, take a photo with a sloth or wear a chinchilla as a hat. Learn about different species and what makes them special in this amazing animal encounter. We are always looking for......More
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Wednesday July 16 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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Friday July 18 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Film Screening: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2014)
Join the Back of the Yards staff for a screening of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Watch the classic story by James Thurber, about a daydreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance, and action. When his......More
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Friday July 18 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 18 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 19 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Family Story Time: Animals
Come join us for a morning filled with bilingual books, songs and rhymes! Stay afterwards to make a craft and play with old and new friends. For ages 0 to 5 with an adult caregiver. ¡Ven a disfrutar de una mañana llena de libros, canciones y rimas bilingües! Quéden......More
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Monday July 21 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Tree Identification Walk at Marquette Park
A forester with Openlands will lead us in a fun and educational walk around Marquette Park! The program will start with tree identification basics and then we'll walk around the park using our new skills to identify the trees we enc......More
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Monday July 21 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color
Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! For kids 6 and up.......More
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Monday July 21 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 21 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
WTTW Kids Learn & Play
Calling all preschoolers! Catch WTTW Kids Learn & Play featuring your favorite PBS Kids characters! Participate in fun, guided learning while developing skills in social-emotional development, math and language and literacy. Presented in partnership with WTTW. For age......More
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Tuesday July 22 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 22 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Did We Cook? ¿Cocinamos? Teen-Led Program for All Ages!
Did We Cook is a program run by our interns at Back of the Yards, and they will be leading and managing indoor and outdoor activities for all ages! For kids, they will be able to build with LEGO and color. Teens will be guided on how to make delicious no-bake Oreo cake......More