Independence Branch Library
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Wednesday October 29 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Tween/Teen Jewelry Making
Students will use the techniques they learned with Joy Joshua on October 16 to craft beautiful jewelry pieces. Students will have the opportunity to make their own necklace, bracelet and/or earrings to take home. A wide variety of beads, raw materials and metals will......More
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Thursday October 30 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Return of the Puking Pumpkin
What does it take to make a pumpkin puke? Carve pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns and make them barf a rainbow. For ages 3 and up. 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 November 3 10:30am - 1:00pm CST
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Monday November 3 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
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 November 4 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Family Board Game Night: Ticket to Ride Junior
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. All aboard the game train! Pretend to be a railroad tycoon while racing against other players to build train routes and co......More
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Wednesday November 5 10:30am - 11:30am CST
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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Wednesday November 5 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
We Love Korean Folklore: Virtual Author Visit with Jihyun Yun and Ryan Estrada
Korean stories from hundreds, and even thousands, of years ago still have the power to haunt, enchant, and inspire audiences today. Authors Ryan Estrada and Jihyun Yun's newest books are inspired by Korean folklore and magic. Join us for a live video chat with Ryan in ......More
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Thursday November 6 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Fix Your Fit: Life Skills for New Adults
Kristine Brandel from the Chicago Fair Trade Museum, will lead a stitch sampler workshop for patrons to learn a variety of stitches that they can use to mend their clothing so they don’t need to replace clothing that h......More
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Sunday November 9 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Film Screening: A Real Pain (2024)
Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. © Twentiet......More
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Monday November 10 10:30am - 1:00pm CST
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Tuesday November 11 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Make Your Mark: Make a Bead Buddy
Use pony beads to create an animal buddy. Hang it from your backpack to show your crafting swag! For ages 6 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More
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Tuesday November 11 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Weaving Traditions: Loom Workshop
Learn how to build a simple straw loom with yarn as a foundational loom project. You'll go home with a bracelet and skills to develop more complex projects. This program celebrates Native American Heritage Month at the library and will provide historical context on t......More
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Tuesday November 11 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
The World of The Jazz Alphabet: An Evening of Original Art and Book Signing
Join local author and artist Neil Shapiro for an exhibition of the original art from his books The Jazz Alphabet (2018) and The Jazz Alphabet 2 (2025). Live Jazz provided by the Matt Ferguson Trio. Books available for purchase and signing. Accessibility Need ......More
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Wednesday November 12 10:30am - 11:30am CST
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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Thursday November 13 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Cookie Club
Read and relax at our kids-only book club. This book club is for kids who wish to spend an hour reading books they want to read and eating cookies. Option to share about what you read with other. Cookies provided. Related games available. This program is part of Chic......More
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Thursday November 13 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Fix Your Fit Part 2: Life Skills for New Adults
Participants of Fix Your Fit 1 can gather to continue their mending projects. Bring along your unfinished work or new piece to fix. This program is in collaboration with Teen Services and aimed at emerging adults ages 17-25. Accessibility Need sign language interpret......More
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Monday November 17 10:30am - 1:00pm CST
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Tuesday November 18 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Pixel Party: Feastival of Foods
It’s time for a pixel party! Join us as we use fuse beads to create unique, one-of-a-kind art. Create mouth-watering pixel art of all kinds of tasty food, or use your imagination to make your own creations! Recommended for ages 6 and up Accessibility Need sign la......More