Harold Washington Library Center
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Sunday August 17 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Gamer's Universe Showdown Series
Join us for Gamer's Universe Showdown Series, our monthly esports celebration leading up to the 2026 edition of Gamer's Universe. This month, we are hosting a special 2-day Mario Kart Through the Ages event. In t......More
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Sunday August 17 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Parachute Play
Join us for half an hour of songs, stories and parachute movement! For kids 0 to 5 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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Monday August 18 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
The Night Ministry with CPL Cares
In partnership with CPL Cares, The Night Ministry provides weekly housing, health care, and human connection for those who struggle with homelessness and poverty. CPL Cares is a network of connections to social services......More
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Monday August 18 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Chicago Loop Alliance and Streetplus with CPL Cares
In partnership with CPL Cares, Chicago Loop Alliance and Streetplus provide housing and employment services. CPL Cares is a network of connections to social services at the library. The CPL Cares desk at Harold Washington Library Center is located on the 7th floor. A......More
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Monday August 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
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
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Monday August 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Back to School Photoshoot
Commemorate the start of school with a photoshoot! Use our instant-print camera to take home pictures of you and your friends. Materials for prop making will also be available. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this ......More
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Monday August 18 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
Through this writing group, we will continue the legacy of writers that gathered before our times. As a member of the Silent Scribe Society, you can air out your woes, successes, and goals you have for your literature. You can focus on your craft and get your story wri......More
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Monday August 18 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Make a Pressed Flower Bookmark
Use Inkscape, a free 2D design software to design a simple bookmark graphic that we will laser cut on two pieces of clear acrylic. Decorate one side your bookmark with pressed flowers provided by the Maker Lab or any other collaging materials to personalize your bookis......More
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Monday August 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Author Alec Nevala-Lee: Collisions A Physicist's Journey from Hiroshima to the Death of the Dinosaurs
Alec Nevala-Lee appears to discuss his new book, Collisions: A Physicist's Journey from Hiroshima to the Death of the Dinosaurs with Melissa Harris. Alec Nevala-Lee is the author of Collisions: A Physicist's Journey From Hiroshima to the Death of the Dinosaurs, the fi......More
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Monday August 18 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
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
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Saturday August 23 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Latin American Authors Book Club: Things We Lost in the Fire
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 Things We Lost in the Fire by ......More
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Saturday August 23 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Collage Workshop with Jayne King
Please join us for a collage workshop with exhibiting artist Jayne King. In this mixed media project, participants will use a variety of materials to piece together an image that tells a story. The process is inspired by the techniques used in quilting that create pe......More
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Saturday August 23 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Tree Identification Walk at Ping Tom Memorial Park
Celebrate Summer at CPL with the Chinatown Branch Library for a Tree Identification Walk at Ping Tom Memorial Park! Led by Openlands Guides, learn more about local trees and plants from experts, while exploring our wonderful neighborhood park. We will meet in the China......More
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Monday August 25 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
The Night Ministry with CPL Cares
In partnership with CPL Cares, The Night Ministry provides weekly housing, health care, and human connection for those who struggle with homelessness and poverty. CPL Cares is a network of connections to social services......More
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Monday August 25 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Chicago Loop Alliance and Streetplus with CPL Cares
In partnership with CPL Cares, Chicago Loop Alliance and Streetplus provide housing and employment services. CPL Cares is a network of connections to social services at the library. The CPL Cares desk at Harold Washington Library Center is located on the 7th floor. A......More
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Monday August 25 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Young at Heart: Explore Ancient Egypt at the Library
What was a day in the life of someone living in Ancient Egypt? What did they do? How did they pass the time? Join the Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center in exploring the daily lives of the people of Ancient Egypt. Learn about what games they played, what l......More
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Monday August 25 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Computer Basics: Word
This is a class for computer beginners who want to learn more about using Microsoft Word. This class introduces users to operating Microsoft Word, opening files, formatting text and paragraphs, and creating headers and footers. Learning to use Microsoft Word is a val......More
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Monday August 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
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
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Monday August 25 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
Through this writing group, we will continue the legacy of writers that gathered before our times. As a member of the Silent Scribe Society, you can air out your woes, successes, and goals you have for your literature. You can focus on your craft and get your story wri......More
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Monday August 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
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