English Classes for Intermediate Levels/Clases de Inglés de Nivel Intermedio

Join an English class led by an Erie House tutor in the Popular Library of the Harold Washington Library Center. In each class, you will study intermediate-level English and learn about the library's English study resources......More

Join an English class led by an Erie House tutor in the Popular Library of the Harold Washington Library Center. In each class, you will study intermediate-level English and learn about the library's English study resources such as Cell-Ed.  Classes will be held on six Thursdays from October 16th to December 18th. Thursday, 10/16, 12:00-1:00 pm Thursday, 10/23, 12:00-1:00 pm Thursday, 10/30, 12:00-1:00 pm Thursday, 11/06, 12:00-1:00 pm Wednesday, 11/12, 12:00-1:00 pm Wednesday, 11/19, 12:00-1:00 pm Wednesday, 12/03, 12:00-1:00 pm (Room 7N-5, 7th floor HWLC) Wednesday, 12/10, 12:00-1:00 pm Wednesday, 12/17, 12:00-1:00 pm Erie House is a modern social service nonprofit with programming and resources for children & youth, mental health & community wellness, adult education & training, legal services, and more. Son invitados a tomar clases de inglés dirigidas por un maestro de Erie House en la Popular Library en el primer piso de la Biblioteca Harold Washington. En cada clase aprenderá inglés intermedio y cómo utilizar recursos tales como Cell-Ed. Las clases se llevarán acabo seis jueves del 11 de septiembre al 16 de octubre. Erie House es una organización comunitaria sin fines de lucro comprometida con el bienestar de las familias. Provee programas para niños, jóvenes, adultos y familias. Ofrece recursos sobre la salud mental y bienestar comunitario, educación y entrenamiento para adultos, servicios legales, y más. 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 a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity. Would you rather join a......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 a laser cutter, 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.

YOUmedia Photo Mural with Project Unloaded

Join us as we take portraits with the prompt "What makes you feel safe?" We'll be collecting photographs and having students write captions for their photos, reflecting on what makes them feel safe as we enter into the holiday break and a new year. Project Unloaded ha......More

Join us as we take portraits with the prompt "What makes you feel safe?" We'll be collecting photographs and having students write captions for their photos, reflecting on what makes them feel safe as we enter into the holiday break and a new year. Project Unloaded has given us their workshop toolkit, and is encouraging discussion about what actually keeps people safe, and the ways guns often make situations more dangerous. 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.

ESL Practice: English Conversation Group

Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate. This conversation group is for people who already know some English and would l......More

Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate. This conversation group is for people who already know some English and would like more practice. This group focuses on having lively discussions about current events, life in Chicago, and many other topics. Learn to be more confident in expressing yourself in English, gain conversational vocabulary, meet new people, and have fun! Please apply for enrollment at the Literacy Chicago website before attending your first session. For more information, contact [email protected] or call (312) 858-6020. ¿Quiere practicar hablar y comprender inglés y mejorar sus habilidades comunicativas? Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación con Literacy Chicago y mejore su capacidad de comunicarse. Este grupo de conversación es para personas que ya saben algo de inglés y les gustaría practicar más. Por favor solicite la inscripción en el sitio web de Literacy Chicago antes de asistir a su primera sesión. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con [email protected] o llame al (312) 858-6020. 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.

Braille Tactile Art Workshop

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Braille readers unite! Join the Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center and take part in a creative and inclusive workshop designed especially for visual disabled braille readers! Under the guidance of Sharon Howerton, a certified braille instructor, participants will learn how to design and make their own tactile braille work of art. Join in the fun and celebrate the season by crafting heartfelt art that can be shared with friends and loved ones. All materials will be provided. 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.

Holiday Open House Drop-In

Drop by the Maker Lab between 11-3 for a variety of holiday and winter themed activities - including felt ornaments, button-making, paper folding, laser-cut pendants and more. Please note this is not Open Shop, and equipment will only be available for staff use and as......More

Drop by the Maker Lab between 11-3 for a variety of holiday and winter themed activities - including felt ornaments, button-making, paper folding, laser-cut pendants and more. Please note this is not Open Shop, and equipment will only be available for staff use and assistance with planned activities.  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 Scene: Switch It Up

Join us for Tween Scene – a casual hangout where you can meet others your age, play games, get crafty and try out fun featured activities. Come play Switch games on the big screen!  For tweens 10 to 14 and not yet in high school. Accessibility Need sign language i......More

Join us for Tween Scene – a casual hangout where you can meet others your age, play games, get crafty and try out fun featured activities. Come play Switch games on the big screen!  For tweens 10 to 14 and not yet 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.

Knit Together

Join experienced needleworker Adriana Reyneri for a beginner-friendly knitting and crochet group. Bring your own projects or challenge yourself to start something new. Materials will be provided by the library. Note: this is a drop-in program, no registration is requi......More

Join experienced needleworker Adriana Reyneri for a beginner-friendly knitting and crochet group. Bring your own projects or challenge yourself to start something new. Materials will be provided by the library. Note: this is a drop-in program, no registration is required. 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.

English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie

Join us in the Popular Library at the Harold Washington Library Center for an English language class led by Erie House. In each class, you will learn basic English and about the library's English study resources such as ......More

Join us in the Popular Library at the Harold Washington Library Center for an English language class led by Erie House. In each class, you will learn basic English and about the library's English study resources such as Cell-Ed.  Erie House is a modern social service nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Son invitados a tomar una clase de inglés dirigida por un maestro de Erie House en la Popular Library en el primer piso de la Biblioteca Harold Washington. En cada clase aprenderá inglés básico y cómo usar recursos tales como Cell-Ed. Erie House es una organización comunitaria sin fines de lucro comprometida con el bienestar de las familias. Provee programas para niños, jóvenes, adultos y familias. Ofrece recursos sobre la salud mental y bienestar communitario, educación y entrenamiento para adultos, servicios legales, y más. 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.

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 a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity. Would you rather join a......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 a laser cutter, 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.

Sewing Hour

Curious about sewing accessories, clothes, or plushies? Interested in learning to use a sewing machine or upgrading your skills? Join a librarian in experimenting with different fabrics, mending rips and holes in clothes, working on projects from home, and bouncing aro......More

Curious about sewing accessories, clothes, or plushies? Interested in learning to use a sewing machine or upgrading your skills? Join a librarian in experimenting with different fabrics, mending rips and holes in clothes, working on projects from home, and bouncing around ideas related to all things textile art!  All sewing materials will be provided! Participants are also encouraged to bring clothing and materials from home, if desired. Sewing certification is also available during sewing hour. To use sewing machines independently in YOUmedia, teens must complete one short class that the covers the basics on threading your machine and stitching fabric. For high school teens ages 13 to 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.

All CPL Locations Closed Thursday, December 25

All CPL locations are closed Thursday, December 25 for Christmas Day.

YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification

Want to reserve the YOUmedia HWLC Recording Studio? First, you have to get certified! Register for an introduction to sound recording, Garageband, equipment setup, saving and exporting audio files. After the certification, you can reserve the recording studio and work......More

Want to reserve the YOUmedia HWLC Recording Studio? First, you have to get certified! Register for an introduction to sound recording, Garageband, equipment setup, saving and exporting audio files. After the certification, you can reserve the recording studio and work on your projects independently. For High School teens 14 to 18. 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.

Latin American Authors Book Club: Our Lady of the Night

Are you interested in reading books by international authors? Join the Latin American Authors Book Club. Each month, you will experience a variety of literature written by contemporary Latin American authors. This month's title is ......More

Are you interested in reading books by international authors? Join the Latin American Authors Book Club. Each month, you will experience a variety of literature written by contemporary Latin American authors. This month's title is Our Lady of the Night by Mayra Santos-Febres from Puerto Rico. Born into poverty and abandoned by her mother, Isabel "La Negra" Luberza rises into a determined and sensual woman. Driven to gain aristocratic status, she meets Fernando Fornarís, who changes her life. Gifted land by her wealthy lover, Isabel becomes a ruthless businesswoman. Abandoning her newborn son to become Puerto Rico’s most feared madam and powerful figure. How to Attend This event is available in person and online. Attend in person at the Harold Washington Library Center, 8th floor, room 8S-14. Attend online via Microsoft Teams Only one registration per household is needed. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Teams meeting about 24 hours before. 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.