Damen Avenue Branch Library
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Saturday August 16 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
August Adult Book Discussion: North Woods
Join us in August for a discussion of the novel North Woods by Daniel Mason When two young lovers abscond from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their humble cabin in the woods will become the home of an extraordinary succession of human and nonhuman ......More
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Monday August 18 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Tree Identification Walking Tour
Join us for an educational tree identification walk around the neighborhood. This fun and casual activity is meant to introduce you to the trees you may walk by every day! You'll learn how to identify trees by using tree keys and by observing leaves, twigs, bark, and o......More
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Wednesday August 20 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Story Time at Commercial Park
Join Ms. Mary from the West Town Branch as she reads stories and leads children in movement activities, fingerplays and more! This story time takes place next to the outdoor play area at Commercial Park. For kids up to age 5. How to Attend Register by the start of t......More
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Thursday August 21 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Film Screening: Paddington in Peru (2024)
Join us for a family screening of Paddington in Peru. Follow Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and to the mountain peaks o......More
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Friday August 22 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Bingo Fridays
Head into the weekend with a round of bingo at the library! One Friday a month, we'll bust out the bingo balls and give away some small prizes to our winners! Adults 18 and up only. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance ......More
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Monday August 25 5:30pm - 7:00pm 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 August 25 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Weird Book Club: Parasol Against the Axe
Do you like science fiction, fantasy, horror, or just plain strange books? Meet fellow weird readers to discuss strange and speculative fiction at Weird Book Club, an adult book discussion group that meets at Map Room, on the last......More
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Tuesday August 26 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
West Loop Adult Book Club: Beautiful World, Where Are You
Join the West Loop branch librarian Amy at Time Out Market for an engaging discussion of Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney. This captivating novel follows the intertwined lives of four young Irish friends—Alice, Eileen, Felix, and Simon—as they navi......More
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Tuesday August 26 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Books and Brews Discusses: Loot
Join us for our monthly Books and Brews book discussion. For August, join West Town librarians and others in our community to discuss Loot by Tania James. Place a hold or pick up a copy of the book at the West Town Branch. This event takes place at Tuman's Tap......More
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Wednesday August 27 9:45am - 11:00am CDT
Adult Field Trip: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Join Lincoln Park Branch for a special guided tour of the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Do you ever wonder how a butterfly gets its colors? Or how turtles hibernate? For over 167 years, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences has served a ......More
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Wednesday August 27 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Story Time at Commercial Park
Join Ms. Mary from the West Town Branch as she reads stories and leads children in movement activities, fingerplays and more! This story time takes place next to the outdoor play area at Commercial Park. For kids up to age 5. How to Attend Register by the start of t......More
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Wednesday August 27 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Weird Book Club at Midwest Coast Brewing: Babel-17
Do you like science fiction, fantasy, horror, or just plain strange books? Meet fellow weird readers to discuss strange and speculative fiction at Weird Book Club, an adult book discussion group that meets at Midwest Coast......More
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Thursday August 28 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Summer Book Bike: Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park
The Humboldt Park Branch's Book Bike is officially rolling out this summer! We're be setting up at locations throughout Humboldt Park, bringing the library to you. On August 28, we're riding around the incredible Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park (1440 N. Humboldt Boulev......More
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Wednesday September 3 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Story Time at Commercial Park
Join Ms. Mary from the West Town Branch as she reads stories and leads children in movement activities, fingerplays and more! This story time takes place next to the outdoor play area at Commercial Park. For kids up to age 5. How to Attend Register by the start of t......More