Teen Resume Workshop

Visit Gage Park to get help building your resume! We’ll walk you through making your first resume or help you edit the current version to fit your goals.  For teens age 13 to 19. Taller de Currículum para Adolescentes ¡Visita Gage Park para obtener ayuda para constr......More

Visit Gage Park to get help building your resume! We’ll walk you through making your first resume or help you edit the current version to fit your goals.  For teens age 13 to 19. Taller de Currículum para Adolescentes ¡Visita Gage Park para obtener ayuda para construir tu currículum! Te guiaremos a través de la creación de tu primer currículum o te ayudaremos a editar la versión actual para que se ajuste a tus objetivos. Para adolescentes de 13 a 19 años. 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.

Story Time at the Back of the Yards Coffeehouse

Join the Back of the Yards Branch for a fun, bilingual story time at the Back of the Yards Coffeehouse. Enjoy a delicious treat while your little one's have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories!  For children 0 to 6 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need ......More

Join the Back of the Yards Branch for a fun, bilingual story time at the Back of the Yards Coffeehouse. Enjoy a delicious treat while your little one's have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories!  For children 0 to 6 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.

Open Shop

Drop in during Open Shop to: Get a brief software overview Find out how we can help with your project Check out what people are making Use an electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity. Would you rather join a class? Try ......More

Drop in during Open Shop to: Get a brief software overview Find out how we can help with your project Check out what people are making Use an electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity. Would you rather join a class? Try one of our scheduled workshops. Can't make it to Open Shop but would like assistance? Fill out an Ask a Maker form. 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.

Teen DIY: Summer-Camp Inspired Friendship Bracelets

Visit Gage Park to learn how to make friendship bracelets using embroidery string. You can wear your own creations or give them to a friend! Materials will be provided. For teens age 13 to 19. Manualidades para adolescentes: Pulseras de amistad inspiradas en campame......More

Visit Gage Park to learn how to make friendship bracelets using embroidery string. You can wear your own creations or give them to a friend! Materials will be provided. For teens age 13 to 19. Manualidades para adolescentes: Pulseras de amistad inspiradas en campamentos de verano Visite Gage Park para aprender a hacer pulseras de la amistad con hilo de bordar. ¡Puedes usar tus propias creaciones o regalárselas a un amigo! Se proporcionarán materiales. Para adolescentes de 13 a 19 años. 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.

Discusión de libros para adultos: Dioses de jade y sombra de Silvia Moreno-García

Únase a Gage Park Branch para una discusión sobre Dioses de Jade y Sombra de Silvia Moreno-García. Hay copias del título de este evento disponibles en el escritorio principal o hable con un bibliotecario de referencia. "El dios maya de la muerte envía a una joven a un......More

Únase a Gage Park Branch para una discusión sobre Dioses de Jade y Sombra de Silvia Moreno-García. Hay copias del título de este evento disponibles en el escritorio principal o hable con un bibliotecario de referencia. "El dios maya de la muerte envía a una joven a un viaje desgarrador que le cambiará la vida en este oscuro cuento de hadas inspirado en el folclore mexicano"-- How to Attend This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the library? Check out our Using the Library 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.

Musical Chairs Art Circle

Come join us for a fun art craft. We will take turns drawing to the tune of a song and when time is up the next person continues the art piece until it is done!

DIY Microwavable Heating Pad at Whiner Beer Co.

Come make something special to soothe the muscles! Join us at Whiner Beer Co. as we make a heating pad also known as rice packs. These nifty rectangles can be put in the microwave for 15-30 seconds at a time until the desired heat or stored in the freezer to serve as a......More

Come make something special to soothe the muscles! Join us at Whiner Beer Co. as we make a heating pad also known as rice packs. These nifty rectangles can be put in the microwave for 15-30 seconds at a time until the desired heat or stored in the freezer to serve as a cooling pack.  We will use a measuring cup or funnel to fill their chosen square halfway with rice. Some dried herbs and flowers will be available to add to your pad. Essential oils will be available to add some fragrance. Patrons will use needle and thread to close the gap with a simple stitch.  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.

Family Game Day

Get together as a family to play cards, board games, video games more! For kids 3 and up and their families. ¡Reúnanse en familia para jugar cartas, juegos de mesa, videojuegos y mucho más! Para niños de 3 años y mas y sus familias. Accessibility Need sign languag......More

Get together as a family to play cards, board games, video games more! For kids 3 and up and their families. ¡Reúnanse en familia para jugar cartas, juegos de mesa, videojuegos y mucho más! Para niños de 3 años y mas y sus familias. 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.

Cricut Sticker Making

Make a sticker using our Cricut machine! We will provide all the supplies. Ages 13 and up Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email acce......More

Make a sticker using our Cricut machine! We will provide all the supplies. 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.

Teen Intro to Sewing

Visit Gage Park to learn (very) basic sewing skills! You'll learn how to thread a machine and sew pieces of fabric together. Materials will be provided. No experience needed. For teens ages 13 to 19. Introducción a la costura para adolescentes ¡Visita Gage Park pa......More

Visit Gage Park to learn (very) basic sewing skills! You'll learn how to thread a machine and sew pieces of fabric together. Materials will be provided. No experience needed. For teens ages 13 to 19. Introducción a la costura para adolescentes ¡Visita Gage Park para aprender habilidades básicas de costura! Aprenderás cómo enhebrar una máquina y coser piezas de tela juntas. Se proporcionarán los materiales. No se necesita experiencia. Para adolescentes de 13 a 19 años. 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: Elemental (2023)

Join us for a screening of Elemental (2023). Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” is an all-new, original feature film set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, w......More

Join us for a screening of Elemental (2023). Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” is an all-new, original feature film set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in. Disney Pixar - 101 min - PG Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. How to Attend This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the library? Check out our Using the Library FAQs. Accessibility English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.

Open Shop

Drop in during Open Shop to: Get a brief software overview Find out how we can help with your project Check out what people are making Use an electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity. Would you rather join a class? Try ......More

Drop in during Open Shop to: Get a brief software overview Find out how we can help with your project Check out what people are making Use an electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity. Would you rather join a class? Try one of our scheduled workshops. Can't make it to Open Shop but would like assistance? Fill out an Ask a Maker form. 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.

Teen Gaming on the Switch

Join us to play a variety of games on our Nintendo Switch! Ven a jugar juegos en nuestro Nintendo Switch! For teens aged 13-19.  Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More

Join us to play a variety of games on our Nintendo Switch! Ven a jugar juegos en nuestro Nintendo Switch! For teens aged 13-19.  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. Accesibilidad ¿Necesitas interpretación en lenguaje de señas u otro tipo de ayuda de accesibilidad para este evento? Comunícate por teléfono al (312) 747-8184 o por correo electrónico [email protected] para solicitar adaptaciones. Las solicitudes se deben hacer como mínimo 14 días hábiles antes del evento.