Family Story Time

Your child learns best when having fun! Support your child’s pre-literacy skills through songs, stories and play. For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call ......More

Your child learns best when having fun! Support your child’s pre-literacy skills through songs, stories and play. For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Tween Club

An after-school session for tweens to hang out, do homework, participate in a craft, enjoy a snack, or socialize with library friends! For tweens 9 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call......More

An after-school session for tweens to hang out, do homework, participate in a craft, enjoy a snack, or socialize with library friends! For tweens 9 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Multilingual Playgroup / 多语言游戏小活动

A bi-weekly playgroup for children who speak Mandarin or Cantonese Chinese. This playgroup is intended to help children develop confidence in their own language and culture and help kids and their parents make friends! For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers 每周为讲普......More

A bi-weekly playgroup for children who speak Mandarin or Cantonese Chinese. This playgroup is intended to help children develop confidence in their own language and culture and help kids and their parents make friends! For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers 每周为讲普通话或粤语的儿童举办游戏小活动。该游戏小活动旨在帮助儿童对自己的语言和文化建立信心，并帮助孩子及其父母交朋友！ 适合 0 至 5 岁的儿童及其照顾者。 Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Game On: Board Game Play

Got a board game as a gift or purchase, but don't know how to play it? Join the Chinatown Branch in collaboration with the Chicago Tabletop and Board Game Meetup Group to learn to play that gifted or purchased game or the ones that the group has on hand. Adults and tee......More

Got a board game as a gift or purchase, but don't know how to play it? Join the Chinatown Branch in collaboration with the Chicago Tabletop and Board Game Meetup Group to learn to play that gifted or purchased game or the ones that the group has on hand. Adults and teens of all levels are welcome! For ages 13 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Arts and Crafts

Join us for a Sunday of Arts & Crafts during which we will work on a unique project! For kids 3 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More

Join us for a Sunday of Arts & Crafts during which we will work on a unique project! For kids 3 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Zoo Teens: Oh, Rats!

Love rats? Hate rats? Just rat-curious?  Join Lincoln Park Zoo for this teen-only event to learn all about the most notorious of our city’s urban wildlife. T......More

Love rats? Hate rats? Just rat-curious?  Join Lincoln Park Zoo for this teen-only event to learn all about the most notorious of our city’s urban wildlife. Test your knowledge at rat trivia, explore a rat murder mystery, and express yourself with some rat zine-making.  This event is free to attend and open to all teens aged 13-18. Icon: Rat by Delwar Hossain / Royalty-Free License

Family Game Day

Get together as a family to play cards, board games and more! For kids 3 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipub......More

Get together as a family to play cards, board games and more! For kids 3 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Adult Craft: Picture Frames

Celebrate Valentine's Day by decorating your own wooden picture frame! Using a variety of materials, you can design a special gift for yourself or your loved ones. All materials will be provided.  *If waitlisted, you will be contacted through a confirmation email if a......More

Celebrate Valentine's Day by decorating your own wooden picture frame! Using a variety of materials, you can design a special gift for yourself or your loved ones. All materials will be provided.  *If waitlisted, you will be contacted through a confirmation email if a spot opens and you are moved to registered.* Space is limited. Registration is required. For adults 18 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Destination Discovery Story Time at Field Museum

Join Mr. James from Sulzer Regional Library, Librarian Megan and their friends at the Field Museum for a special Lunar New Year-themed story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. Story ti......More

Join Mr. James from Sulzer Regional Library, Librarian Megan and their friends at the Field Museum for a special Lunar New Year-themed story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. Story time will be conducted in English and Chinese. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend This event is available in person and online. Only online attendees need to register for the Zoom link. Attend in person at the Field Museum PlayLab 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 Attend online via Zoom Only one registration per household is needed. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Attending CPL Online Events Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs.

Baby and Me Valentine

Stop by with your baby to create a Valentine's Day themed craft and stay to mingle with other babies and their caregivers!   For babies 0 to 12 months. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information onli......More

Stop by with your baby to create a Valentine's Day themed craft and stay to mingle with other babies and their caregivers!   For babies 0 to 12 months. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

All CPL Locations Closed Thursday, February 12

All CPL locations are closed Thursday, February 12 for Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

Parachute Play

Join us for songs, stories and parachute movement! For kids 0 to 3 with their caregiver.  Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email acc......More

Join us for songs, stories and parachute movement! For kids 0 to 3 with their caregiver.  Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Film Screening: Annie (2014)

Join us for a screening of the film Annie. A New York City tycoon adopts a vivacious orphan as a PR stunt in his bid to become mayor, but the little girl becomes his saving grace by teaching him what's truly important in life. © Columbia Pictures Industries Inc. - 11......More

Join us for a screening of the film Annie. A New York City tycoon adopts a vivacious orphan as a PR stunt in his bid to become mayor, but the little girl becomes his saving grace by teaching him what's truly important in life. © Columbia Pictures Industries Inc. - 118 minutes - PG Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. Accessibility English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.

Valentine's Real Ones Read: Heartstopper, Vol. 1

Finally, a book club where you do not have to read the book in advance! We will have copies of Heartstopper, Vol. 1 by Ali......More

Finally, a book club where you do not have to read the book in advance! We will have copies of Heartstopper, Vol. 1 by Alice Oseman for each participant -- we will take turns reading the book together and discussing our thoughts, feelings and opinions. Snacks will be provided! "Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. A sweet and charming coming-of-age story that explores friendship, love, and coming out. This edition features beautiful two-color artwork." For teens in high school. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.