Richard J. Daley Branch Library
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Sunday July 13 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Learn About Tabletop Composting
Please join the Richard J Daley Library in Bridgeport for a presentation on composting in Chicago. Library staff will provide a presentation on composting in Chicago and explain resources available for composting throughout the city. Staff will provide tips on how to u......More
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Monday July 14 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Compassionate Children's Programming with Cruelty Free You + Me
Join Cruelty Free You + Me for their Compassionate Children's Programming. During each session we focus on different animals, the environment and kindness towards one another. We believe in learning through literature, art and hands-on experiences. For ages 3 to 5 wit......More
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Monday July 14 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Library Dye Day
Get ready to add a splash of color to your summer! Join us for a fun and creative tie-dyeing session at the library. We'll provide the dyes, materials and instructions—you bring your creativity! Whether you're a first-time dyer or a color-swirling pro, this hands-on ev......More
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Monday July 14 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Let's Read at the Park / Leamos en el Parque
Join staff from the Back of the Yards Branch for an afternoon of summer fun at local parks. We'll be reading, making nature related art and playing with friends and neighbors. This event takes place outdoors. In case of inclement weather, the event will take place at ......More
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Tuesday July 15 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Mindful Meditation with Cristina Puzio
Join us for a healing gathering at La Huerta Roots and Ray Garden that provides guided meditation, sound healing with a variety of instruments, voice singing and smoke limpias. Our meditation and sound healing co-creates a healing container with community and nature.......More
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Tuesday July 15 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Nature Crafts
Get in touch with the outdoors at the library! Join us for a nature-inspired craft to take home. For ages 5 to 12. How to Attend Register by the start of the program. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or gua......More
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Tuesday July 15 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Urban Fishing 101
Join Jonathan Schlesinger, the Chicago Urban Fishing Program Coordinator with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, to learn about some of the amazing fish found in Chicago and how you can enjoy fishing this summer. Jonathan will review the basics of how you ca......More
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Wednesday July 16 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Toddler Art
Grab a friend and head over to make some art at the library! For kids 0 to 5. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib......More
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Thursday July 17 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Agriculture and the Environment with Danyel Tharakan
Come to La Huerta Roots and Rays community garden to learn about sustainable farming practices! This workshop has hands-on activities to demonstrate the ways our current industrial farming practices are harmful to the environment. This workshop also shows how sustainab......More
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Thursday July 17 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
ESL Practice; Clases de Inglés Como Segunda Idioma; 므와 英语训练 英语会话小组活动; هل ترغب في ممارسة التحدث وفهم اللغة الإنجليزية
Do you want to learn English? 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 group focuses on having lively discussions......More
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Saturday July 19 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Rock Painting
Spread your creativity and positivity by painting rocks to display around the neighborhood! For kids 8 to 12. 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 July 21 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Compassionate Children's Programming with Cruelty Free You + Me
Join Cruelty Free You + Me for their Compassionate Children's Programming. During each session we focus on different animals, the environment and kindness towards one another. We believe in learning through literature, art and hands-on experiences. For ages 3 to 5 wit......More
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Tuesday July 22 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Chess and Checkers
Do you know how to play chess or checkers? Are you looking for new people to test your skills against? Kids who already know how to play are invited to drop in for a friendly game of chess or checkers! For ages 8 to 12. How to Attend Register by the start of the pr......More
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Tuesday July 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Silkworms Book Club 4 POC To Paradise Part 2
Please join Silkworms Book Club for POC at RJ Daley Bridgeport Library for a discussion of To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More