South Chicago Branch Library
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Saturday August 16 12:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
Film Screening: The Lovely Bones (2009)
Join us for a screening of The Lovely Bones. After young teenager Susie Salmon is murdered, she watches over her grieving parents, as well as her unapprehended killer from a heaven of her own creation. Susie must come to terms with her own death, while sharing the pai......More
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Monday August 18 4:00pm - 5:45pm CDT
Film Screening: Inside Out (2015)
Join us for a screening of Inside Out. Emotions run wild in the mind of a young girl who is uprooted from her peaceful life in the Midwest and forced to move to San Francisco. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness each have their own ideas about how she should handle......More
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Monday August 18 5:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Retro Video Game Night
Do you love video games? Have you ever wondered what it felt like to be a gamer in the early 2000s? Join us to celebrate gaming history and play on the PlayStation 2 using an authentic CRT television! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibil......More
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Tuesday August 19 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Learn Basic Computer Skills
Looking for basic computer skills? We'll be going through everything from booting up the computer, using a mouse and accessing the internet. Due to a limited number of in-house computers, please contact the library if you will be needing a laptop. We ask those who have......More
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Tuesday August 19 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Art in Full Bloom
Let your creativity blossom! Join us for Art in Full Bloom, a relaxing and inspiring painting program where nature takes center stage. You'll receive a pre-drawn botanical canvas and all the supplies you need to bring it to life with color—no experience needed! Whethe......More
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Tuesday August 19 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Teens' Back to School Celebration
Congratulations, you're starting a new school year! Join us to celebrate with music, games, and provided snacks and refreshments. 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 August 19 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Let the Games Begin
Join us for an evening of family fun for everyone! Play your favorite game or find the missing piece to your favorite puzzle. For ages 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-81......More
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Friday August 22 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Come, Stay, Play
Caregivers and their children are invited to the library for a morning of activities, social time and learning through open-ended play. For children age 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Accessibility Need sign language interpreta......More
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Friday August 22 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Film Screening: A Minecraft Movie (2025)
Join us for a screening of Minecraft Movie. Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, e......More
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Friday August 22 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teens Sticker Making
Come create your own stickers using sticker paper. For teens 13-19 Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] t......More
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Saturday August 23 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Beginning Guitar for Adults
Join us as we continue our program focusing on the guitar. We're exploring the basics of the guitar, such as how to hold the instrument, basic chords and some simple songs to start off with. We will also get into the basics of practicing and songwriting. You're welco......More
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Saturday August 23 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Beginning Chess
Chess is a game that has been played and studied for well over a thousand years. It challenges our mind to strategize and teaches us to think about the moves we make and anticipate the consequences. The South Chicago branch library will be hosting this series of chess ......More
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Saturday August 23 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teens Open Art Studio
Drop into YOUmedia at South Chicago and create some art to take home or be put up in your teen space. We have some supplies for painting, drawing, woodburning and more! For Teens 13-19. Supplies are limited. Visite YOUmedia en South Chicago y cree algo de arte para l......More
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Monday August 25 4:00pm - 5:45pm CDT
Film Screening: Inside Out 2 (2024)
Join us for a screening of Inside Out 2. Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fe......More
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Monday August 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
LEGO® Power Hour
Join us for an evening of fun and creativity. Make a friend while using your imagination to build a custom design piece by piece and brick by brick. For ages 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? ......More
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Monday August 25 5:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Board Game Night
Join us at South Chicago Branch for a night of fun, snacks, and board games! Play an array of games from Monopoly and UNO to Scrabble, Life, Connect Four, and much more! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?......More
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Tuesday August 26 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Learn Basic Computer Skills
Looking for basic computer skills? We'll be going through everything from booting up the computer, using a mouse and accessing the internet. Due to a limited number of in-house computers, please contact the library if you will be needing a laptop. We ask those who have......More