Independence Branch Library
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Sunday August 17 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Film Screening: The Cove (2009)
Filmmaker Louie Psihoyos and former dolphin trainer Richard O'Barry document the abuse of dolphins by fishermen in the Japanese coastal town of Taiji. In the 1960s, O'Barry enjoyed a lucrative career as a specialized animal trainer. He captured the dolphins that were u......More
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Monday August 18 10:30am - 1:00pm CDT
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Monday August 25 10:30am - 1:00pm CDT
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Sunday August 31 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Silent Book Club
Readers and introverts unite! Join us for one hour of independent reading of whatever you like. Hang out after to chat about what you're reading (or not, whichever you prefer). Light refreshments will be provided. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or ......More
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Tuesday September 2 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Family Board Game Night
Join us for a night of family fun! Learn how to play a new game taught by library staff, or play a familiar classic game provided by the library. Recommended for ages 6 and up with parental supervision. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessi......More
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Wednesday September 3 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Family Story Time
Join our story time, especially for our littlest patrons. We share songs, rhymes and books, then stay to play afterward. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please ......More
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Friday September 5 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Gentle Yoga on the Terrace
This all-levels, gentle yoga class, is perfect for anyone looking for a calming, supportive and fun practice. No previous yoga experience is required. The class will incorporate a variety of breathing methods, gentle flowing movements, passive and supported poses that ......More
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Saturday September 6 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Sit, Stay, Read
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build ......More
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Monday September 8 10:30am - 1:00pm CDT
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Monday September 8 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Adult Book Discussion Group at Pete's Pizza #2
What are you reading? Join the Mayfair Branch staff for an adult social and book chat at Pete's Pizza #2. Come and say a few words about a book you are reading and discover new books to read. Please note that food and drinks are not covered by the library and are at th......More
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Tuesday September 9 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Make Your Mark
Make your mark with art! Explore your creativity by learning a new art skill and take home your unique, one-of-a-kind creations. For ages 6 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 74......More
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Tuesday September 9 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Chicago History Book Club: The Battle of Lincoln Park
Do you want to learn more about our great city? Meet us at Easy Does It (2354 N Milwaukee Ave.) for a lively discussion of The Battle of Lincoln Park by Daniel Kay Hertz. In the years after World War II, a movement began to bring the middle class back from the ......More
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Wednesday September 10 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Family Story Time
Join our story time, especially for our littlest patrons. We share songs, rhymes and books, then stay to play afterward. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please ......More
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Friday September 12 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Gentle Yoga on the Terrace
This all-levels, gentle yoga class, is perfect for anyone looking for a calming, supportive and fun practice. No previous yoga experience is required. The class will incorporate a variety of breathing methods, gentle flowing movements, passive and supported poses that ......More
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Sunday September 14 1:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
Film Screening: West Side Story (2021)
An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. © Twentieth Century Fox -156 Mins. - PG-13 ......More
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Monday September 15 10:30am - 1:00pm CDT
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Tuesday September 16 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Pixel Party
It’s time for a pixel party! Join us as we use fuse beads to create unique, one-of-a-kind art Recommended for ages 6 and up Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@ch......More