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Tuesday December 16 3:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Film Screening: Karate Kid: Legends (2025)
In Karate Kid: Legends, after a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. Li struggles to let go of his past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates, and although......More
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Wednesday December 17 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Pop Up Craft
Join us for fun and exciting seasonal crafts. We make a new craft every week. For kids 3 to 11 with their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More
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Thursday December 18 3:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Film Screening: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Bring the whole family for a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas! Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for goo......More
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Thursday December 18 3:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Film Screening: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Join the Back of the Yards staff for a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas. Click here to watch the trailer! Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spr......More
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Thursday December 18 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Sweater Soiree @Whiner Beer Co.
Join us for a night of festive fun at Whiner Beer Co. We will dress up in our most showstopping sweaters [though some might consider them Ugly Sweaters] to add to the fun! We will have stockings to decorate! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other......More
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Friday December 19 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Family Story Time
Join Mr. Pierre for story time for the whole family! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Older siblings welcome. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library ca......More
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Monday December 22 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
Slime Time
Join us for a fun and messy time making slime to take home. Try hands-on crafting with colorful, gooey materials to create your slime. Follow along with the instructor and feel free to ask questions or try different techniques. For ages 5 to 12. How to Attend Registe......More
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Tuesday December 23 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Christmas Cookie Decorating
Join us as we celebrate the season with cookie decorating and holiday music. For adults, teens and kids 6 and up. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. hicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guard......More
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Wednesday December 24 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Kwanzaa Wreath: Afternoon Craft
Create unique Kwanzaa wreaths in honor of the holiday. All supplies are provided. For kids 3 to 11 with their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More
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Friday December 26 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Family Story Time
Join Mr. Pierre for story time for the whole family! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Older siblings welcome. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library ca......More
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Saturday December 27 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Film Screening: Bob Marley One Love (2024)
Join us for a screening of Bob Marley One Love. The music biopic unravels the life of noteworthy musician Bob Marley. The film dissects the artist's life delving deep into Marley's true essence, presenting the man behind the image through his immortal music, inviting ......More
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Saturday December 27 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
LEGO® Club
Complete one of our design challenges or let your imagination run wild. We're excited to see what you can create! LEGO bricks are provided and creations are displayed at the library for a week after the program. For kids 5 to 13 years. Children under 11 must be accomp......More
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Tuesday December 30 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
DIY: 2026 Vision Boards
Vision boards are a collection of images or objects arranged in a way to help you manifest your goals or vision. Create your own vision board for your goals or intentions in 2026. Use the board throughout the entire year to reconnect to your intention. All supplies wil......More
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Friday January 2 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Family Story Time
Join Mr. Pierre for story time for the whole family! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Older siblings welcome. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library ca......More