Chinatown Branch Library
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Sunday June 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Film Screening: Strange World (2022)
Photo: Courtesy of Swank A journey deep into an uncharted and treacherous land, where fantastical creatures await the legendary Clades—a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest, and by far most crucial, mission. ©Walt Disney Pictures - 1......More
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Monday June 23 5:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Teen Open Lab
Come check out YOUmedia's 3D printer, Cricut and other creative technology. Printer and Cricut access is first-come, first-serve. For teens in high school. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call......More
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Monday June 23 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Adult Book Discussion: The Milk Lady of Bangalore by Shoba Narayan
Join the Chinatown branch for a discussion of The Milk Lady of Bangalore by Shoba Narayan. "In this true story about two women and the animal they share, readers are treated to an insider's view of India, as well as a window into our universal connection to foo......More
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Tuesday June 24 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
West Loop Adult Book Club: Behind You Is the Sea
Join West Loop branch with librarian Amy at Time Out Market to discuss "Behind You Is the Sea" by Susan Muaddi Darraj Behind You Is the Sea a novel told through interconnected stories of three Palestinian American families living in Baltimore. As they navigate ......More
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Wednesday June 25 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
YOUmedia Crafternoon: Rubber-Stamped Bandanas
Come decorate a bandana to help you beat the heat at summer events! We'll have rubber stamps, ink and other ways for you to personalize a bandana to take home with you. Supplies are available while they last. For teens in high school. Accessibility Need sign lang......More
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Wednesday June 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Freaky Fungi
Witch hats, vampire’s bane, glow-in-the-dark ghost fungus, poisonous Jack-O’-Lanterns, bleeding tooth fungus– whether it’s because they’ve got spooky names, creepy looks, or deadly toxins, there’s a whole world of freaky fungi to celebrate and learn about. Join us for ......More
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Thursday June 26 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
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
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Thursday June 26 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Adult Sketch Class: Playful in Nature
Create playful and personal nature-inspired imagery in this in-person artmaking class at the Art Institute of Chicago led by painter Leslie Baum. Adult Sketch Class: Playful in Nature is a four-part series where each class begins with drawing directly from nature-the......More
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Friday June 27 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Multilingual Playgroup / 多语言游戏小活动
A 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......More
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Saturday June 28 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Nature "Book" Club
Let's blend a library programming classic with our summer theme to explore and enjoy nature in its many forms! Bring a photo of a cool bird you saw this week, draw your dream landscape, chat about how nature shows up in your favorite book (or song!), or whatever crosse......More
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Tuesday July 1 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Circus Arts Workshop with CircEsteem
CircEsteem's Performance Troupe, made up of youth ages 12 to 18, will amaze and delight you as they perform circus skills such as juggling, stilt walking, tumbling and balance. After the show, audience members will be able interact with the performers and try out a var......More
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Tuesday July 1 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Upcycling with a Twist: Embroidery
92 million tons of fashion waste end up in landfills every year. As thoughtful consumers and makers, we can help reduce that waste and create something fabulous all at the same time. Bring a piece of clothing that you are considering throwing out or retiring and let’s ......More
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Tuesday July 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Agriculture and the Environment with Danyel Tharakan
Come to La Huerta Roots and Rays community garden to learn about sustainable farming practices! This workshop will have hands-on activities to demonstrate the ways our current industrial farming practices are harmful to the environment. This workshop will also show how......More