Thurgood Marshall Branch Library
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Monday June 23 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
DIY Stress Balls
Need a break from school, screens, or just life in general? Come chill at the library and make your own DIY Stress Balls! They're fun to squish, easy to make, and perfect for relieving stress anytime you need it. For teens 10 to 19. Accessibility Need sign langu......More
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Monday June 23 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Bead Your Camp Adventure
Make a mini camper or canoe charm with Perler beads or craft a seed-bead ‘trail bracelet’ to track your summer reads. Take home a tiny piece of Camp Thurgood! For ages 6 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for th......More
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Wednesday June 25 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Family Game Night: Family Feud
Join us for a fun-filled evening of Family Feud at the branch! Families will compete against each other to guess the most popular answers to a variety of fun and quirky questions. It’s all about teamwork, quick thinking and a little bit of friendly competition. Who wi......More
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Thursday June 26 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Family Story Time
Join Mrs. Lina for story time for the whole family! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Older siblings welcome. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assi......More
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Saturday June 28 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Marshall's Crocheting Circle
Do you know how to crochet, or do you want to learn how to crochet? Participants will learn stiches, patterns, new tips, and new tricks. New projects will be started and bring your current work in progress projects. Crochet hooks and start-up yarn will be provided and ......More
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Saturday June 28 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Film Screening: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)
Saturday Cinema at Thurgood Marshall Library Join us at the Thurgood Marshall branch for a fun-filled screening of Sonic the Hedgehog 3! Sonic and his friends are back for another action-packed adventure! This time, the fast and fearless hedgehog teams up with new all......More
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Saturday June 28 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Computer Literacy Class
Want to learn how to use the computer? Thurgood Marshall Branch is offering basic computer classes to teach you how to use the mouse, keyboard, and learn how to create and edit documents. You can also learn how to do an internet search. Accessibility Need sign langua......More
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Tuesday July 1 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Miss Make-Believe's Magic Picnic
Step into Miss Make-Believe’s wonderfully unique world of magic, storytelling and lots of laughter! Experience a magical picnic where we explore themes of kindness, creativity, nature and community. Fun for all ages. For kids 0 to 13. How to Attend Register by 2 p.......More
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Wednesday July 2 3:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Bird Watchers Meeting
Meet the Wrightwood-Ashburn library staff at the Dan Ryan Woods (8700 S. Western Avenue). Forest preserve staff will teach us about different birds, bats and their habitats. Afterwards we will go out and observe them as closely as they will allow. For kids 6 to 13. ......More
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Friday July 4 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Computer Literacy Class
Want to learn how to use the computer? Thurgood Marshall Branch is offering basic computer classes to teach you how to use the mouse, keyboard, and how to create and edit documents. You can also learn how to do an internet search. Accessibility Need sign language int......More
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Saturday July 5 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Toastmasters: MJM Speakers' Circle
Join Thurgood Marshall Branch to learn new or enhance your public speaking skills. The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communicatio......More
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Saturday July 5 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Teen Tresses: Braid & Care Workshop
Join us for a fun and empowering hands-on workshop designed especially for teens interested in learning how to braid and care for natural hair! Professional stylist Aliyah Shields will guide participants through a variety of braiding techniques—from simple styles to mo......More
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Monday July 7 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Tiny Campers: Nature Explorers
Join us for a mini camping adventure! Dig for "fireflies" in our sensory bin, create nature bracelets, dance like glowing bugs and hear Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping. Take home a woodland sticker! For ages 3 to 5 with a parent or caregiver. Accessibility Need......More
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Thursday July 10 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Family Story Time
Join Mrs. Lina for story time for the whole family! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Older siblings welcome. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assi......More
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Saturday July 12 12:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
Film Screening: Jungle Cruise (2021)
Saturday Cinema at Thurgood Marshall Library Join us at the Thurgood Marshall Branch for a special screening of Jungle Cruise! Set in the early 20th century, this thrilling adventure follows riverboat captain Frank Wolff and fearless explorer Dr. Lily Houghton as they......More
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Saturday July 12 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Computer Literacy Class
Want to learn how to use the computer? Thurgood Marshall Branch is offering basic computer classes to teach you how to use the mouse, keyboard, and how to create and edit documents. You can also learn how to do an internet search. Accessibility Need sign language int......More
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Saturday July 12 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
How To Compost
We will use materials given to us by the City of Chicago's Streets and Sanitation Department to do a compost. You will learn what composting is, how you can compost in the City of Chicago, and what happens to the composted material once it is out of your bin. Accessib......More