Blackstone Branch Library
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Saturday March 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Adult Book Discussion: The Bell Jar
Join Blackstone Branch for a discussion of The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. The Bell Jaris a classic of American literature. Originally published under the pseudonym "Victoria Lucas" in 1963--only a month......More
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Monday March 23 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
LEGO® Night
Calling all LEGO enthusiasts and engineers! We show you how to build with mini-bricks as we take on building challenges and do some open-ended free play. Join us to make new friends while building STEAM skills. For ages 4 to 12. Accessibility Need sign language int......More
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Tuesday March 24 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
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Tuesday March 24 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Open Play Time
Drop in for open play featuring a mix of activities and social time for kids and their caregivers. For children 0 to 5 and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance f......More
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Wednesday March 25 3:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Let's Sculpt
Let's form air dry clay into art. We'll provide the materials. If you like, you can come back to paint your work during a second session. We will sculpt on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, 3:30--530 P.M., beginning on March 25th thru April 9th. For teens 13--19......More
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Wednesday March 25 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Soak Stain Art Inspired by Artist Helen Frankenthaler
Come make some abstract art inspired by artist Helen Frankenthaler! We're making colorful paint-soaked art, all materials are provided. For kids 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (31......More
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Wednesday March 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Spanish Conversation Group
From beginners to native speakers, all are welcome to come and enjoy speaking Spanish in this community-led program. If you have any questions, please reach out. Nos vemos! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this even......More
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Thursday March 26 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Come make new friends and have fun as we sing and play together. For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please ca......More
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Thursday March 26 3:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Let's Sculpt
Let's form air dry clay into art. We'll provide the materials. If you like, you can come back to paint your work during a second session. We will sculpt on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, 3:30--530 P.M., beginning on March 25th thru April 9th. For teens 13--19......More
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Thursday March 26 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Chess Club
Want to learn chess or sharpen your skills? Come join us for open chess play, game analysis and tactical challenges. All skill levels are welcome. For adults, teens and kids 6 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance ......More
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Friday March 27 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
ESL Practice: English Conversation Group
Do you want to learn English? Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate. This group focuses on having lively discussions......More
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Monday March 30 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Documentary Film Screening: Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges & Universities (2017)
Join Blackstone Branch for a screening of Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges & Universities (2017). The story of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) began before the Civil War and influenced the course of the United States yet rem......More
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Tuesday March 31 10:30am - 11:00am CDT