Near North Branch Library
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Tuesday May 27 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
West Loop Adult Book Club: The Wedding People
Join West Loop Library staff at Time Out Market to discuss The Wedding People by Alison Espach. This novel explores the life of Phoebe Stone, who unexpectedly finds herself within a wedding extravaganza in Newport, Rhode Island. She attends the wedding venue wi......More
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Tuesday May 27 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
West Loop Adult Book Club: Colored Television
Join West Loop branch with librarian Amy at Time Out Market to discuss "Colored Television" by Danzy Senna. Colored Television follows Jane, a writer hoping to turn her life around during a sabbatical spent house-sitting in the L.A. hills with her painter husba......More
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Tuesday May 27 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Books and Brews Discusses: Biography of X
Join us for our monthly Books and Brews book discussion. For May, join West Town librarians and others in our community to discuss Biography of X by Catherine Lacey. Place a hold or pick up a copy of the book at the West Town Branch. This event takes place at ......More
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Wednesday May 28 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Destination Discovery Story Time at Field Museum
If you're happy/sad/mad/nervous and you know it, clap your hands and join Librarian Megan and her friends at Field Museum for a special story time celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month. We will talk, sing, read and learn all about our feelings, plus suggestions for......More
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Wednesday May 28 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Retro Game Day: Tabletop Game Play
Rediscover the joy and leisure of old-school board games. Various board games, including Rummikub, Mahjong, and Chess will be provided. Or bring your own game and teach others how to play! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assista......More
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Wednesday May 28 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Weird Book Club at Midwest Coast Brewing: The House in the Cerulean Sea
Do you like science fiction, fantasy, horror, or just plain strange books? Meet fellow weird readers to discuss strange and speculative fiction at Weird Book Club, an adult book discussion group that meets at Midwest Coast......More
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Thursday May 29 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Zone: Crafting, Gaming and Hanging
Drop by to learn about all the offerings we have for our tween and teen patrons. Use our gaming systems, make art, learn new technologies or just hang out! Tech equipment available includes a 3D printer, Cricut vinyl cutter, Nintendo Switch gaming system, DSLR camera,......More
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Sunday June 1 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Meet Marjorie Stewart Joyner: Hair Ornament Workshop
Participants will explore the life and legacy of Marjorie Stewart Joyner through images and patents showcasing her remarkable contributions. As a pioneering figure in Chicago's history, Joyner made her mark by opening her first beauty shop and becoming a protégé of Mad......More
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Tuesday June 3 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Mindful Yoga
This 8-week series will combine mindfulness practices with yogic movement. Each session will begin with a pranayama breathing technique, followed by 30 minutes of gentle movement, and conclude with a brief body scan meditation. All bodies and experience levels are welc......More
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Tuesday June 3 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Zone: Crafting, Gaming and Hanging
Drop by to learn about all the offerings we have for our tween and teen patrons. Use our gaming systems, make art, learn new technologies or just hang out! Tech equipment available includes a 3D printer, Cricut vinyl cutter, Nintendo Switch gaming system, DSLR camera,......More
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Wednesday June 4 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Retro Game Day: Tabletop Game Play
Rediscover the joy and leisure of old-school board games. Various board games, including Rummikub, Mahjong, and Chess will be provided. Or bring your own game and teach others how to play! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assista......More
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Thursday June 5 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Zone: Crafting, Gaming and Hanging
Drop by to learn about all the offerings we have for our tween and teen patrons. Use our gaming systems, make art, learn new technologies or just hang out! Tech equipment available includes a 3D printer, Cricut vinyl cutter, Nintendo Switch gaming system, DSLR camera,......More