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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Thursday August 21 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
South Side Health Equity Co. and Healthcare Transformation Collaborative with CPL Cares
In partnership with CPL Cares, South Side Health Equity Co. and Healthcare Transformation Collaborative provide weekly grocery and food support, bill and utility support, Medicaid application, youth after-school activities, senior support, employment services, referral......More
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Thursday August 21 12:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
Film Screening: The Creator (2023)
Join us for a screening of The Creator. "In a dystopian future where an impending war is to take place between humans and artificial intelligence creatures, a former special forces agent is tasked with a special mission that might prevent the war. The mission is to f......More
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Thursday August 21 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
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
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Thursday August 21 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Special Collections Dating Game
Join us for a fun and interactive event where your detective skills and knowledge of Special Collections' historic holdings will be put to the test. Inspired by classic dating game shows, this event challenges participants to guess the correct items or archival colle......More
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Thursday August 21 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Thursday August 21 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
DIY Jellyfish Lantern
Make your own Jellyfish Lantern out of piper cleaners and ribbon! We'll provide everything you need to create a lantern to take home. For high school teens. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please ca......More
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Thursday August 21 5:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
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Thursday August 21 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
ESL Book Discussion: News of the World
Are you learning English as a second language? Enjoy practicing your English reading and conversational skills with a book discussion. Join the ESL book discussion with News of the World by Paulette Jiles. In August, we will read from Chapter 7, Page 59 throug......More
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Thursday August 21 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Art Book Club: Hold Still by Sally Mann
Join us to discuss photographer Sally Mann’s award-winning memoir, Hold Still. Copies are available for check out at the 8th floor reference desk. “In this groundbreaking book, a unique interplay of narrative and image, Mann's preoccupation with family, race, m......More
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Friday August 22 2:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Film Screening: Thunderbolts* (2025)
Join us for a screening of Thunderbolts* (2025). A world without Avengers doesn't mean there's not a group of superheroes. There is a group and they're called the Thunderbolts. © Marvel - 126 minutes - PG-13 ......More
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Wednesday August 27 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Young at Heart: Create a Nature Collage Kit
Hi senior adults! We invite you to take a walk to connect with the land and its natural elements and make a unique work of art. We’ll supply you with a tote bag containing the supplies needed to turn elemen......More
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Wednesday August 27 10:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Thresholds with CPL Cares
In partnership with CPL Cares, Thresholds provides weekly housing and mental health services. CPL Cares is a network of connections to social services at the library. The CPL Cares desk at Harold Washington Library Center......More
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Wednesday August 27 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Destination Discovery Story Time at Field Museum
Join Chicago Public Library and Field Museum staff for a special reptile-themed story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend This eve......More
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Wednesday August 27 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Legal Aid Chicago with CPL Cares
In partnership with CPL Cares, Legal Aid Chicago provides weekly legal assistance in getting and keeping food and medical and financial help from the Department of Human Services. CPL Cares is a network of connections to social services at the library. The CPL Cares d......More
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Wednesday August 27 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
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Wednesday August 27 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
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