Bessie Coleman Branch Library
View details
-
Saturday July 12 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Reducing Emissions from Chicago Buildings Will Save Money, Protect Health, Create Jobs, and Stabilize the Climate
Presented by Rachel Fredericks of the Chicago Chapter of the Climate Reality Project! In Chicago, about 70% of our climate-destabilizing greenhouse gas emissions come from heating, cooling, and using appliances in ......More
-
Saturday July 12 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Abra-ka-dabra Magic Show with Pocket Circus
Mr. Firu’s Abra-ka-dabra magic show is very interactive and a lot of fun! There is music playing during the whole show and a live dove appears as a grand finale. You will be amazed… and probably laugh a lot, too! For kids 3 and up. Space may be limited. Accessibili......More
-
Monday July 14 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Teen Design Den
Come hang out, mess around and geek out in the Teen Space inside the Bessie Coleman Branch this summer. Whether you want to do something creative or just de-stress, we’d love to see you there! The space offers board games, a 3D printer, vinyl cutter, arts and crafts, m......More
-
Wednesday July 16 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Woodlawn Sound Walk
Join us on a sound walk as we explore the Woodlawn neighborhood. Listen deeply to our surroundings while learning about birdsongs, flowers in bloom and ambient sounds in nature using your mobile device. *Weather permitting Accessibility Need sign language interpre......More
-
Thursday July 17 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Nature Crafts
Join us for a weekly crafting session incorporating this Summer at CPL's Theme: Nature! For kids 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More
-
Saturday July 19 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Music and Movement for Neurodivergent Kids with Old Town School of Folk Music
Join Julliana Castaneda, a specially trained teaching artist from the Old Town School of Folk Music, for a music and movement workshop geared toward families with neurodivergent children. Through music and play, the senses will be gently stimulated, supporting particip......More
-
Monday July 21 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Teen Design Den
Come hang out, mess around and geek out in the Teen Space inside the Bessie Coleman Branch this summer. Whether you want to do something creative or just de-stress, we’d love to see you there! The space offers board games, a 3D printer, vinyl cutter, arts and crafts, m......More
-
Monday July 21 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
JG's Reptile Road Show
Get ready for a live, hands-on, unforgettable experience with JG’s Reptile Road Show. The show will include an amazing assortment of reptiles to interact with and learn about. For ages 0 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility ......More
-
Wednesday July 23 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Woodlawn Sound Walk
Join us on a sound walk as we explore the Woodlawn neighborhood. Listen deeply to our surroundings while learning about birdsongs, flowers in bloom and ambient sounds in nature using your mobile device. *Weather permitting Accessibility Need sign language interpre......More
-
Thursday July 24 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Nature Crafts
Join us for a weekly crafting session incorporating this Summer at CPL's Theme: Nature! For kids 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More
-
Monday July 28 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Teen Design Den
Come hang out, mess around and geek out in the Teen Space inside the Bessie Coleman Branch this summer. Whether you want to do something creative or just de-stress, we’d love to see you there! The space offers board games, a 3D printer, vinyl cutter, arts and crafts, m......More
-
Thursday July 31 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Nature Crafts
Join us for a weekly crafting session incorporating this Summer at CPL's Theme: Nature! For kids 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More