Destination Discovery Story Time at Field Museum

Join Mr. James of Sulzer Regional Library and friends from Field Museum for a special story time for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities in this bilingual celebra......More

Join Mr. James of Sulzer Regional Library and friends from Field Museum for a special story time for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities in this bilingual celebration. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Registration is only required those attending virtually. How to Attend This event is available in person and online. Attend in person at the Field Museum 1400 S. Lakeshore Dr., Chicago, IL 60605 Attend online via Zoom Only one registration per household is needed. Register by 24 hours before the event. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

All CPL Locations Closed Monday, May 26

All CPL locations are closed Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

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

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 without any luggage, hoping to end her life. However, through unexpected friendships, she learns to embrace life’s complexities. Meet up at TimeOut Market Chicago Restaurant in the Molly's Cupcakes Cafe. When you walk in, it's to the left. Look for the CPL sign! This event is for ages 21+ Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance forthis event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to requestaccommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before theevent.

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

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 husband and two kids. As she struggles to finish her ambitious novel, Nusu Nusu, and secure tenure, she sets her sights on Hollywood as a backup plan. A promising meeting with a rising producer offers a shot at success—until everything starts to unravel. Meet up at TimeOut Market Chicago Restaurant in the Molly's Cupcakes Cafe. When you walk in, it's to the left. Look for the CPL sign! This event is for ages 21+ Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance forthis event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to requestaccommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before theevent.

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

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 at-home activities to practice mental and emotional wellness with our littlest patrons! For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend This event is available in person and online. Only online attendees need to register for the Zoom link. Attend in person at the Field Museum PlayLab 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 Attend online via Zoom Only one registration per household is needed. Register by 24 hours before the event. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Attending CPL Online Events Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs.

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

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 Brewing on the 4th Wednesday of the month.  Reserved book club copies are available to checkout at the Manning Branch circulation desk, while supplies last. Many titles are also available as eBooks or eAudiobooks on the Hoopla and/or Libby app. This month's book is The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune.  "Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world. Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light." -- Author's website This event is for ages 21+ Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Casually Crafting: Spring Clean Open Workshop

Adults, join us for an evening of crafting and conversation at the Lozano Branch. For this month's crafting activity, you can create artwork from a wide assortment of media from our previous sessions, such as fuse bead art, a wind chime, a door plaque, and more! This a......More

Adults, join us for an evening of crafting and conversation at the Lozano Branch. For this month's crafting activity, you can create artwork from a wide assortment of media from our previous sessions, such as fuse bead art, a wind chime, a door plaque, and more! This activity is for adults 18 and up and seniors. Registration is required. Adultos, únanse a nosotros para una noche de manualidades y conversación en la sucursal de Lozano. Para la actividad de manualidades de este mes, puedes crear a partir de una amplia variedad de medios de nuestras sesiones anteriores. Esta actividad es para adultos mayores de 18 años y personas mayores. Es necesario registrarse. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Accesibilidad ¿Necesita interpretación de lengua de signos u otro tipo de asistencia para este evento? Llame al (312) 747-8184 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] para solicitar ayuda. Las solicitudes deben realizarse al menos 14 días laborables antes del evento. Photo: UnconventionalEmma (Flickr)

Destination Discovery Story Time at Field Museum

Librarian Alex of the Merlo Branch, their ukulele and the staff at the Field museum show their Pride and spread the love at this special story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities so you ......More

Librarian Alex of the Merlo Branch, their ukulele and the staff at the Field museum show their Pride and spread the love at this special story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities so you can show your Pride all month long. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Registration is only required those attending virtually. How to Attend This event is available in person and online. Attend in person at the Field Museum 1400 S. Lakeshore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60605 Attend online via Zoom Only one registration per household is needed. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Destination Discovery Story Time at Field Museum

Journey to the Field Museum where Librarian Megan will meet Scientist Nicole for a story time that will leave you buzzing with excitement. In honor of Pollinator Week (June 16 to 22) kids will read and learn about native pollinators, and about what they can do to help ......More

Journey to the Field Museum where Librarian Megan will meet Scientist Nicole for a story time that will leave you buzzing with excitement. In honor of Pollinator Week (June 16 to 22) kids will read and learn about native pollinators, and about what they can do to help them.  For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend This event is available in person and online. Attend in person at Field Museum in the Rice Native Garden 1400 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60605 Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the library? Check out our Using the Library FAQ. Attend online via Zoom Only one registration per household is needed. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.