Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library
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Monday June 23 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Bug and Reptile Show with Crosstown Exotics
Crosstown Exotics’ live show features educational, hands-on entertainment. Their lineup of animal ambassadors is a mixture of reptiles, bugs and amphibians. Each species gets a brief introduction and then allows the audience to photograph, touch and handle the animals.......More
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Tuesday June 24 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Beginning Birding with Chicago Bird Alliance
Interested in learning more about native birds? Join us on a walk! Volunteers from the Chicago Bird Alliance will lead patrons on bird watching walks from the branch. Binoculars and guides will be provided for patron use! The walks are open to all, and newcomers are ......More
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Tuesday June 24 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Summer Story Time
Join us for a fun and interactive story time featuring singing, dancing, and games! For ages 3 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email ......More
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Thursday June 26 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
More Bugs and Reptiles: Stories and Skins
Join us as we continue our theme of bugs and reptiles for the week. We will follow up our live show from Monday with stories, fun facts and real reptile skin from Dan Ryan Woods. For kids 4 to 13 and their families. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation o......More
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Friday June 27 10:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Game Day: Retro Video Games
Relive your childhood and join us for a day of open retro video gaming. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected]......More
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Saturday June 28 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Film Screening: Dog Man (2025)
Join us for a screening of Dog Man (2025). When a dog and a police officer are injured together on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history. Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues his arch-nemesis: the ......More
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Saturday June 28 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Krys Royalle Sings Jazz and Gospel
Join us in celebrating Black Music Month with a performance by jazz and gospel singer Krys Royalle! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for ......More
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Sunday June 29 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Film Screening: STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A. (2024)
Join us in celebrating Black Music Month with a screening of STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A (2024). In 1960s Memphis, an audacious set of interracial collaborators dared to make their own music on their own terms, forming Stax Records, one of America's most influential cre......More
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Monday June 30 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Flowerpot Painting
Join us at the library to paint your very own flowerpot. Soil and basil seeds are provided for patrons who want to grow a fun, easy, and fragrant herb at home! For ages 5 and up. Please call to register. Space is limited. Accessibility Need sign language interpretati......More
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Tuesday July 1 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Summer Story Time
Join us for a fun and interactive story time featuring singing, dancing, and games! For ages 3 and up. 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 July 1 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Tween Tuesday: Rock Painting
Join us at the branch and help create a Kindness Rock Garden. For ages 10 to 18. 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 t......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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Wednesday July 2 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Adult Game Night
Join us for a fun-filled night of smooth jazz and playing chess, checkers, cards and other fun games! Be sure to bring your own snacks (BYOS). Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-818......More