Story Time at Sputnik Coffee Company

Join the Back of the Yards Branch staff for a fun, bilingual story time at the Sputnik Coffee Company! Enjoy a delicious treat while your little ones have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign......More

Join the Back of the Yards Branch staff for a fun, bilingual story time at the Sputnik Coffee Company! Enjoy a delicious treat while your little ones have fun singing, dancing and listening to stories! For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. 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.

Video Game Development using Scratch / Creación de Videojuegos con Scratch

Have you ever wanted to design your own video game? Join us for a fun, hands-on program where kids will learn how to create an interactive video game using Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform developed by MIT. In partnership with Televisa Foundation, partici......More

Have you ever wanted to design your own video game? Join us for a fun, hands-on program where kids will learn how to create an interactive video game using Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform developed by MIT. In partnership with Televisa Foundation, participants will explore the basics of coding by designing characters, building game levels, adding sound effects and creating simple animations—all through drag-and-drop blocks. No prior coding experience is needed! This program encourages creativity, problem-solving and logical thinking while introducing kids to the fundamentals of computer programming in an engaging and accessible way. By the end of the session, each participant will have their own playable game to share with family and friends. What Kids Will Learn: Basic coding concepts such as sequences, loops, and events Game design fundamentals (characters, goals, and challenges) Creative storytelling through interactive media Collaboration and critical thinking skills Perfect for curious minds who love games, art, and technology! This is a five-week series. Every session builds on the previous weeks material, therefore we ask that you commit to attending all five weeks. For ages 9 to 16. Alguna vez has querido diseñar tu propio videojuego? Acompáñanos en un programa divertido y práctico donde los niños aprenderán a crear un videojuego interactivo usando Scratch, una plataforma de programación fácil de usar desarrollada por MIT. En colaboración con la Fundación Televisa, los participantes explorarán los conceptos básicos de la programación al diseñar personajes, crear niveles de juego, agregar efectos de sonido y desarrollar animaciones sencillas, todo mediante bloques de código que se arrastran y se sueltan. ¡No se necesita experiencia previa en programación! Este programa fomenta la creatividad, la resolución de problemas y el pensamiento lógico, al mismo tiempo que introduce a los niños a los fundamentos de la programación de una manera atractiva y accesible. Al finalizar la sesión, cada participante tendrá su propio videojuego listo para compartir con familiares y amigos. Lo que aprenderán los niños: Conceptos básicos de programación como secuencias, bucles y eventos Fundamentos del diseño de videojuegos (personajes, objetivos y retos) Narración creativa a través de medios interactivos Habilidades de colaboración y pensamiento crítico ¡Perfecto para mentes curiosas que aman los videojuegos, el arte y la tecnología! Esta es una serie de cinco semanas. Cada sesión se basa en el material de las semanas anteriores, por lo que solicitamos el compromiso de asistir a las cinco sesiones. Para edades de 9 a 16 años. How to Attend Register by 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 27. 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.

LEGO® Builders Club

LEGO® fans rejoice! Join other fans and enthusiasts as you create, challenge yourself and share ideas for your next creations made with our collection of LEGO® bricks. Build as far as your imagination takes you or build using our challenges in this fun, drop-in event......More

LEGO® fans rejoice! Join other fans and enthusiasts as you create, challenge yourself and share ideas for your next creations made with our collection of LEGO® bricks. Build as far as your imagination takes you or build using our challenges in this fun, drop-in event for the whole family to enjoy. For ages 3 to 13 with an adult. Únete a otros fans y entusiastas mientras creas y compartes ideas para tus próximas creaciones realizadas con nuestra colección de ladrillos LEGO®. Construye hasta donde te lleve tu imaginación en este divertido evento para toda la familia. Para edades de 3 a 13 años con un adulto. How to Attend  Register by the start of the event. 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. Cómo asistir  Registrarse antes del inicio del evento. La Biblioteca Pública de Chicago no puede recopilar información personal en línea de niños de 0 a 13 años. Para registrarse, se debe utilizar la dirección de correo electrónico de un padre o cuidador. Le recordamos que las direcciones de correo electrónico escolares pueden bloquear los correos electrónicos externos, como los de la CPL. Accesibilidad ¿Necesitas interpretación en lenguaje de señas u otro tipo de ayuda de accesibilidad para este evento? Comunícate por teléfono al (312) 747-8184 o por correo electrónico [email protected] para solicitar adaptaciones. Las solicitudes se deben hacer como mínimo 14 días hábiles antes del evento.

STEAM Saturday: What is Slime? | Sabado de STEAM: ¿Qué es el Slime?

Have you ever made slime before? Even if you haven't, join us as we learn about how we are able to make this amazing substance using ordinary materials. We will be learning about chemical properties and reactions. Materials will be provided. For kids 8 to 13. This S......More

Have you ever made slime before? Even if you haven't, join us as we learn about how we are able to make this amazing substance using ordinary materials. We will be learning about chemical properties and reactions. Materials will be provided. For kids 8 to 13. This ScienceConnections program is made possible with generous funding through the Chicago Public Library Foundation. ¿Alguna vez has hecho slime? Aunque no lo hayas hecho, acompáñanos a aprender cómo podemos crear esta increíble sustancia usando materiales comunes. Aprenderemos sobre propiedades y reacciones químicas. Se proporcionarán los materiales. Para niños de 8 a 13 años. Este programa de ScienceConnections es posible gracias al generoso financiamiento de la Chicago Public Library Foundation. How to Attend Register by 24 hours before the start of the event. 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. Cómo Asistir  Regístrate antes del 24 horas antes del inicio del programa. La Biblioteca Pública de Chicago (CPL) no puede recopilar información personal en línea de niños de 0 a 13 años. Se debe utilizar un correo electrónico de un padre o tutor para registrarse. Como recordatorio, los correos electrónicos de las escuelas pueden bloquear correos externos como los de 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. Accesibilidad ¿Necesitas interpretación en lenguaje de señas u otro tipo de ayuda de accesibilidad para este evento? Comunícate por teléfono al (312) 747-8184 o por correo electrónico [email protected] para solicitar adaptaciones. Las solicitudes se deben hacer como mínimo 14 días hábiles antes del evento.

Black History Trivia Night

Join the Toman Branch for a trivia night in honor of Black History Month.

Film Screening: The Princess and the Frog (2009)

Join us for a screening of The Princess and the Frog (2009). A prince is transformed into a frog and accidentally curses a beautiful princess with an amphibian form as well when he kisses her in an attempt to break the spell. The two then go a wild journey through t......More

Join us for a screening of The Princess and the Frog (2009). A prince is transformed into a frog and accidentally curses a beautiful princess with an amphibian form as well when he kisses her in an attempt to break the spell. The two then go a wild journey through the bayous of Louisiana in hopes of finding a voodoo priestess who may be able to restore their true forms. © Walt Disney Pictures - 97 minutes - Rated G Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. Accessibility English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.

Preschool Story Time/La Hora Del Cuento

Join us for a lively morning of stories, songs and crafts. We enjoy 30 minutes of stories followed by 30 minutes of play. For kids 3 to 5 with a caregiver. Únase a nosotros para una mañana de cuentos, canciones y manualidades. Disfrutaremos de 30 minutos de cuentos ......More

Join us for a lively morning of stories, songs and crafts. We enjoy 30 minutes of stories followed by 30 minutes of play. For kids 3 to 5 with a caregiver. Únase a nosotros para una mañana de cuentos, canciones y manualidades. Disfrutaremos de 30 minutos de cuentos seguido de 30 minutos de juego o manualidades. Para niños de 3 a 5 años con un adulto. 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.

Crafternoon: Valentine's Day DIY Magnets

Drop in and create your own masterpiece. All material is provided and all skill levels are welcomed. For children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Ven y crea tu propia obra maestra. Se proporcionara todos los materiales.  P......More

Drop in and create your own masterpiece. All material is provided and all skill levels are welcomed. For children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Ven y crea tu propia obra maestra. Se proporcionara todos los materiales.  Para niños de todas las edades con un adulto.  How to Attend Register by 4 p.m. the day before the event. 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. Due to space limitations, please include the total number of children when you register. 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.

Video Game Development using Scratch / Creación de Videojuegos con Scratch

Have you ever wanted to design your own video game? Join us for a fun, hands-on program where kids will learn how to create an interactive video game using Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform developed by MIT. In partnership with Televisa Foundation, partici......More

Have you ever wanted to design your own video game? Join us for a fun, hands-on program where kids will learn how to create an interactive video game using Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform developed by MIT. In partnership with Televisa Foundation, participants will explore the basics of coding by designing characters, building game levels, adding sound effects and creating simple animations—all through drag-and-drop blocks. No prior coding experience is needed! This program encourages creativity, problem-solving and logical thinking while introducing kids to the fundamentals of computer programming in an engaging and accessible way. By the end of the session, each participant will have their own playable game to share with family and friends. What Kids Will Learn: Basic coding concepts such as sequences, loops, and events Game design fundamentals (characters, goals, and challenges) Creative storytelling through interactive media Collaboration and critical thinking skills Perfect for curious minds who love games, art, and technology! This is a five-week series. Every session builds on the previous weeks material, therefore we ask that you commit to attending all five weeks. For ages 9 to 16. Alguna vez has querido diseñar tu propio videojuego? Acompáñanos en un programa divertido y práctico donde los niños aprenderán a crear un videojuego interactivo usando Scratch, una plataforma de programación fácil de usar desarrollada por MIT. En colaboración con la Fundación Televisa, los participantes explorarán los conceptos básicos de la programación al diseñar personajes, crear niveles de juego, agregar efectos de sonido y desarrollar animaciones sencillas, todo mediante bloques de código que se arrastran y se sueltan. ¡No se necesita experiencia previa en programación! Este programa fomenta la creatividad, la resolución de problemas y el pensamiento lógico, al mismo tiempo que introduce a los niños a los fundamentos de la programación de una manera atractiva y accesible. Al finalizar la sesión, cada participante tendrá su propio videojuego listo para compartir con familiares y amigos. Lo que aprenderán los niños: Conceptos básicos de programación como secuencias, bucles y eventos Fundamentos del diseño de videojuegos (personajes, objetivos y retos) Narración creativa a través de medios interactivos Habilidades de colaboración y pensamiento crítico ¡Perfecto para mentes curiosas que aman los videojuegos, el arte y la tecnología! Esta es una serie de cinco semanas. Cada sesión se basa en el material de las semanas anteriores, por lo que solicitamos el compromiso de asistir a las cinco sesiones. Para edades de 9 a 16 años. How to Attend Register by 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 27. 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.

LEGO® Builders Club

LEGO® fans rejoice! Join other fans and enthusiasts as you create, challenge yourself and share ideas for your next creations made with our collection of LEGO® bricks. Build as far as your imagination takes you or build using our challenges in this fun, drop-in event......More

LEGO® fans rejoice! Join other fans and enthusiasts as you create, challenge yourself and share ideas for your next creations made with our collection of LEGO® bricks. Build as far as your imagination takes you or build using our challenges in this fun, drop-in event for the whole family to enjoy. For ages 3 to 13 with an adult. Únete a otros fans y entusiastas mientras creas y compartes ideas para tus próximas creaciones realizadas con nuestra colección de ladrillos LEGO®. Construye hasta donde te lleve tu imaginación en este divertido evento para toda la familia. Para edades de 3 a 13 años con un adulto. How to Attend  Register by the start of the event. 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. Cómo asistir  Registrarse antes del inicio del evento. La Biblioteca Pública de Chicago no puede recopilar información personal en línea de niños de 0 a 13 años. Para registrarse, se debe utilizar la dirección de correo electrónico de un padre o cuidador. Le recordamos que las direcciones de correo electrónico escolares pueden bloquear los correos electrónicos externos, como los de la CPL. Accesibilidad ¿Necesitas interpretación en lenguaje de señas u otro tipo de ayuda de accesibilidad para este evento? Comunícate por teléfono al (312) 747-8184 o por correo electrónico [email protected] para solicitar adaptaciones. Las solicitudes se deben hacer como mínimo 14 días hábiles antes del evento.

STEAM Saturday: Color Changing Slime / Sabado de STEAM: Slime de Colores

Kids will make color-changing and glow-in-the-dark slime while learning how light and temperature affect materials. We’ll test our slime using heat, cold, and light to see how the colors and glow change. This hands-on activity helps kids practice observing, predicting......More

Kids will make color-changing and glow-in-the-dark slime while learning how light and temperature affect materials. We’ll test our slime using heat, cold, and light to see how the colors and glow change. This hands-on activity helps kids practice observing, predicting, and discovering cause and effect, while connecting science to everyday items like mood rings and glow-in-the-dark toys. Materials will be provided. For kids 8 to 13. This ScienceConnections program is made possible with generous funding through the Chicago Public Library Foundation. Los niños crearán slime que cambia de color y brilla en la oscuridad mientras aprenden cómo la luz y la temperatura afectan a los materiales. Pondremos a prueba el slime usando calor, frío y luz para ver cómo cambian los colores y el brillo. Esta actividad práctica ayuda a los niños a observar, hacer predicciones y descubrir la relación de causa y efecto, conectando la ciencia con objetos cotidianos como anillos de estado de ánimo y juguetes que brillan en la oscuridad. Se proporcionarán todos los materiales. Para niños de 8 a 13 años. Este programa de ScienceConnections es posible gracias al generoso financiamiento de la Chicago Public Library Foundation. How to Attend Register by 24 hours before the event. 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. Cómo Asistir  Regístrate antes del 24 horas antes del inicio del programa. La Biblioteca Pública de Chicago (CPL) no puede recopilar información personal en línea de niños de 0 a 13 años. Se debe utilizar un correo electrónico de un padre o tutor para registrarse. Como recordatorio, los correos electrónicos de las escuelas pueden bloquear correos externos como los de 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. Accesibilidad ¿Necesitas interpretación en lenguaje de señas u otro tipo de ayuda de accesibilidad para este evento? Comunícate por teléfono al (312) 747-8184 o por correo electrónico [email protected] para solicitar adaptaciones. Las solicitudes se deben hacer como mínimo 14 días hábiles antes del evento.