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Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional (14) · Chicago Public Library – Harold Washington Library Center (7) · Chicago Public Library – Woodson Regional (5) · Chicago Public Library – Austin (3) · Chicago Public Library – Austin (Auditorium, 2nd floor) (3) · Chicago Public Library – Budlong Woods (3) · Chicago Public Library – Clearing (3) · Chicago Public Library – Garfield Ridge (3) · Chicago Public Library – Avalon (2) · Chicago Public Library – Blackstone (2) · Chicago Public Library – Chinatown (2) · Chicago Public Library – Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport (2) · Chicago Public Library – Dunning (2) · Chicago Public Library – Little Italy (2) · Chicago Public Library – Near North (Meeting Room) (2) · Chicago Public Library – Roden (2) · Chicago Public Library – South Chicago (2) · Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional (Small Meeting Room) (2) · Chicago Public Library – Wrightwood-Ashburn (2) · Adler Planetarium (1) · Chicago Public Library - Blackstone (1) · Chicago Public Library - Woodson Regional (1) · Chicago Public Library – Austin-Irving (1) · Chicago Public Library – Beverly (1) · Chicago Public Library – Brighton Park (1) · Chicago Public Library – Canaryville (1) · Chicago Public Library – Chicago Bee (1) · Chicago Public Library – Douglass (1) · Chicago Public Library – Edgebrook (1) · Chicago Public Library – Edgewater (1) · Chicago Public Library – Harold Washington Library Center (8th floor, 8S-7) (1) · Chicago Public Library – Humboldt Park (1) · Chicago Public Library – Jefferson Park (1) · Chicago Public Library – Jeffery Manor (1) · Chicago Public Library – Legler Regional (1) · Chicago Public Library – Little Village (1) · Chicago Public Library – Logan Square (1) · Chicago Public Library – Manning (1) · Chicago Public Library – Midwest Coast Brewing Company (1) · Chicago Public Library – Northtown (1) · Chicago Public Library – Northtown (Community Meeting Room) (1) · Chicago Public Library – Portage-Cragin (1) · Chicago Public Library – Pullman (1) · Chicago Public Library – Rogers Park (1) · Chicago Public Library – Thurgood Marshall (1) · Chicago Public Library – Uptown (1) · Chicago Public Library – Vodak-East Side (1) · Chicago Public Library – Walker (1) · Chicago Public Library – West Belmont (1) · Chicago Public Library – West Lawn (1) · Chicago Public Library – West Loop (1) · Map Room (bar), Bucktown (1) · Midwest Coast Brewing Company (1) · Rogers Park Social (lounge area) (1)

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional14 upcoming

Mon16Nov
CultureChicago
18:00–19:00

Operation Space Station: Science and Survival, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional

On Monday 16 November 2026 at 18:00 the Sulzer Regional branch of Chicago Public Library in Chicago shows Operation Space Station: Science and Survival in its Community Cinema series. The listing invites viewers to witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger aboard the International Space Station, which it calls humanity's remarkable orbiting laboratory. The runtime is 1 hour and the film is not rated. The screening belongs to the 2026 One Book, One Chicago season, which explores the book Orbital by Samatha Harvey, and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available. The session runs from 18:00 to 19:00. A short documentary screening is easy to enjoy alone, since everyone shares the same film. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sun29Nov
SocialChicago
13:30–15:30

Chess meetup at Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional

On a Sunday afternoon the small meeting room at the Sulzer Regional Library, on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago's Lincoln Square area, becomes a chess club. The library invites players of every level to sit down, play a few games and get to know other chess fans, and suggests bringing your own set if you have one. The idea is simply to meet people through the game, so beginners and experienced players are equally welcome. Because the room is small, the number of seats is limited, and the library asks everyone to register in advance through the Chicago Chess group page on Meetup, which will also send updates to those on the list. The meetup runs for two hours, from 13:30 to 15:30, and is in English. Accessibility support can be requested from the library well ahead of time. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Sulzer Chess Meetup» Starts 13:30, ends about 15:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sat9Jan
SocialChicago
14:30–16:30

Comic Book Roundtable: Latino Superheroes at Sulzer Library

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional

This monthly meetup for adult comic fans focuses on Latino superheroes, from Miles Morales to Blue Beetle and America Chavez. The library suggests titles to read beforehand, and the group is for ages 18 and up. A shared fandom gives you plenty to talk about from the first minute. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Sun10Jan
SocialChicago
13:30–15:30

Sunday chess meetup, Sulzer Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional

On Sunday 10 January the Sulzer Regional branch of the Chicago Public Library, on North Lincoln Avenue, hosts a chess meetup for adults in its small meeting room. The invitation is simple: come to play some chess and meet new friends, with players of every level welcome. If you own a chess set you are asked to bring it. The room has limited capacity, so registration is required, and the library points to the Chicago Chess group on Meetup for signing up; updates about the event go to people on that RSVP list. The meetup runs from 13:30 to 15:30, a relaxed Sunday afternoon slot. Chess is a good game for arriving alone, because a board gives you an instant reason to sit down with a stranger, and you can leave with a new opponent for next time. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Sulzer Chess Meetup» Starts 13:30, ends about 15:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sun17Jan
SocialChicago
13:30–15:30

Sunday Chess Meetup for All Levels at Sulzer Regional Library

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional

Players of all levels gather at Sulzer Regional to play chess and make new friends, and you can bring your own set if you have one. A chessboard is a ready-made introduction to a stranger. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Sun24Jan
SocialChicago
13:30–15:30

Chess meetup, Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional

On Sunday 24 January the Sulzer Regional branch of the Chicago Public Library, on North Lincoln Avenue, hosts a chess meetup in its small meeting room. The listing invites people to play some chess and meet new friends, and it says players of every level are welcome. Bring your own chess set if you have one. Space in the room is limited, so registration is required through the Chicago Chess meetup page named in the listing, and any updates are sent to the people on that RSVP list. The meetup starts at 13:30 and ends at 15:30, a relaxed Sunday afternoon of friendly games that suits anyone arriving alone who would like an opponent and a bit of conversation. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Sulzer Chess Meetup» Starts 13:30, ends about 15:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sat6Feb
CultureChicago
14:30–16:30

Comic Book Roundtable: Doctor Doom at Sulzer Regional Library

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional

A monthly meet-up for adult comic fans with a new topic each time; this session turns to Marvel's Doctor Victor von Doom, his greatest storylines and why the ruler of Latveria is such a compelling villain. Suggested reading includes Books of Doom and One World Under Doom. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Comic Book Roundtable: Doctor Doom» Start time as published; the end time is approximate. Source: City of Chicago Data Portal — Chicago Public Library.

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Sun28Feb
SocialChicago
13:30–15:30

Chess meetup at Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional

Sulzer Regional Library hosts a chess meetup for players of all levels who want to play and meet new people; bring your own set if you have one. Space in the room is limited and the library asks you to register through the Chicago Chess group on Meetup. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Sulzer Chess Meetup» Starts 13:30, ends about 15:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sat6Mar
SocialChicago
14:30–16:30

Comic Book Roundtable: Wonder Woman, Sulzer Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional

Sulzer Regional Library's monthly Comic Book Roundtable for adult fans turns the spotlight on Wonder Woman for Women's History Month, exploring her history and best-known stories. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Comic Book Roundtable: Wonder Woman» Starts 14:30, ends about 16:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sun21Mar
SocialChicago
13:30–15:30

Sunday chess meetup, Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional

On Sunday 21 March the Sulzer Regional branch of the Chicago Public Library on North Lincoln Avenue holds a chess meetup in its small meeting room. The invitation is to play some chess and make new friends, and players of every level are welcome, from absolute beginners to regulars. If you own a chess set you are asked to bring it, since sets may be limited. The room has a limited capacity, and the listing says that registration is required through the Chicago Chess group on Meetup, where any updates are also sent to everyone who has signed up. The library also gives an accessibility contact for people who need support such as sign language interpretation, with a request to ask at least fourteen business days ahead. It starts at 13:30 and ends about 15:30. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Sulzer Chess Meetup» Starts 13:30, ends about 15:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sat3Apr
SocialChicago
14:30–16:30

Comic Book Roundtable on the Punisher, Sulzer Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional

This monthly meetup for adult comic book fans takes on a new topic each month, and in April the group discusses Marvel's antihero Frank Castle, the Punisher, and the stories that made him one of comics' most compelling characters. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Comic Book Roundtable: The Punisher (Frank Castle)» Starts 14:30, ends about 16:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sat1May
SocialChicago
14:30–16:30

Comic Book Roundtable: mystery and crime comics, Sulzer Library

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional

Comic Book Roundtable is a monthly meetup for adult comic fans at Sulzer Regional Library; for Mystery Month the topic is detective stories, gritty crime tales and superhero mysteries, from «Criminal» to «Blacksad». The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Comic Book Roundtable: Mystery/Crime Comics» Starts 14:30, ends about 16:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sat5Jun
SocialChicago
14:30–16:30

Comic Book Roundtable on superhero couples, Sulzer Regional Library

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional

Comic Book Roundtable is a monthly meetup for adult comic fans at Sulzer Regional Library, with a new topic each month. This time the group talks about superhero couples, from Lois and Clark to Rogue and Gambit, and the romances and rivalries that shaped comics. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Comic Book Roundtable: Superhero Couples» Starts 14:30, ends about 16:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sat3Jul
CultureChicago
14:30–16:30

Comic Book Roundtable on the Spider-Verse at Sulzer Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional

Comic Book Roundtable is a monthly meetup for adult comic fans at Sulzer Regional Library in Lincoln Square, and on this Independence Day weekend the topic is the Spider-Verse, from Miles Morales and Spider-Gwen to Spider-Man 2099. Bring your favourite characters and storylines for an easy-going discussion with fellow fans. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Comic Book Roundtable: The Spider-Verse» Starts 14:30, ends about 16:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Harold Washington Library Center7 upcoming

Wed9Dec
LearningChicago
17:00–18:00

Talavera Holiday Ornament Workshop at Harold Washington Library

Chicago Public Library – Harold Washington Library Center

Special Collections staff introduce the library's Trade Collection and the art of Talavera pottery, then you decorate your own holiday ornament in that style. Making crafts side by side is a natural icebreaker. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Wed9Dec
SocialChicago
17:30–19:00

Crystal bowl sound meditation, Harold Washington Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Harold Washington Library Center

On Wednesday 9 December the Harold Washington Library Center, at 400 South State Street in Chicago, hosts a sound meditation in the Winter Garden on the ninth floor. The facilitator is Jay Taylor with Wellness4Every1. Participants lie down, get comfortable and experience the powerful frequencies of crystal singing bowls. As the sound evolves, they practise the art of acceptance and become aware of sensations, thoughts, emotions and memories that arise and give way to a deep state of relaxation. No skills, abilities or beliefs are required. Registration is required, and the listing asks you to bring a yoga mat, a blanket and a pillow, though chairs are also available. The doors open at 5:30 pm and the meditation begins promptly at 6:00 pm and lasts one hour. The doors open at 17:30 and the meditation ends at about 19:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Sound Meditation» Starts 17:30, ends about 19:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Mon28Dec
LearningChicago
17:30–19:30

Silent Scribe writing society, Harold Washington Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Harold Washington Library Center

On Monday 28 December the Silent Scribe Society meets on the eighth floor of the Harold Washington Library Center, the main library of the Chicago Public Library on South State Street. It is a quiet writing programme for adults: you bring whatever you are working on, whether journaling, a screenplay, an article for work or the final touches to a novel, and write alongside others in a calm room. The organisers stress an atmosphere of mutual encouragement and say they would love to welcome people who want to get back into a creative rhythm or widen their circle of writers. It starts at 17:30 and ends at 19:30, two focused hours after work. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program» Starts 17:30, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Mon4Jan
SocialChicago
18:00–19:30

Knit Together: Beginner-Friendly Knitting at Harold Washington

Chicago Public Library – Harold Washington Library Center

Experienced needleworker Adriana Reyneri leads a beginner-friendly knitting and crochet group at the central library. Bring your own project or start something new with materials the library provides. Busy hands make conversation easy, even with complete strangers. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Thu7Jan
CultureChicago
17:30–19:30

Closing Reception for the Quilt Exhibition at Harold Washington

Chicago Public Library – Harold Washington Library Center

The featured artists of A Quilt is a Poem That We Say Again, made with the community collective queer quilting Chicago, celebrate the exhibition's close in the Grand Lobby. Visitors can see the textile works, learn about quilting, try some hands-on fibre art and pick up a zine made by earlier visitors. A reception with a hands-on activity is a welcoming place to meet people. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Thu28Jan
LearningChicago
12:00–13:00

Lunchtime Book Talk: "A Guardian and a Thief" at Harold Washington

Chicago Public Library – Harold Washington Library Center

Readers gather at noon to discuss Megha Majumdar's novel A Guardian and a Thief, set in a near-future Kolkata hit by floods, where a family's passports are stolen on the eve of emigrating. A lunchtime book group downtown is easy to join by yourself. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Sat13Mar
LearningChicago
13:00–14:30

Talk: a history of Chicago's brick architecture

Chicago Public Library – Harold Washington Library Center

Will Quam takes the audience across Chicago's architecture and history through its bricks, from the city rebuilt after the 1871 fire to bark-textured cottages and iron-flecked towers. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Brick of Chicago: A History of Chicago's Brick Architecture with Will Quam» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Woodson Regional5 upcoming

Sat16Jan
LearningChicago
14:00–16:00

Harsh Readers Circle: Marable's Malcolm X Biography at Woodson

Chicago Public Library – Woodson Regional

The Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection opens its 2027 reading year with Manning Marable's biography of Malcolm X. A shared, substantial book gives plenty to talk about with new people. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Sat20Feb
SocialChicago
14:00–16:00

Harsh Readers Circle: Last Summer on State Street

Chicago Public Library – Woodson Regional

The Harsh Readers Circle meets at the Woodson Regional Library's Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection to discuss Chicago native Toya Wolfe's debut novel about growing up in the Robert Taylor Homes in the late 1990s. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Harsh Readers Circle: Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sat20Mar
LearningChicago
14:00–16:00

Harsh Readers Circle: «American Daughter», Woodson Library

Chicago Public Library – Woodson Regional

The Harsh Readers Circle discusses the new University of Chicago Press edition of «American Daughter», the long out-of-print autobiography of writer and Ebony editor Era Bell Thompson, with a foreword by Natalie Y. Moore. It meets in the Vivian G. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Harsh Readers Circle: American Daughter by Era Bell Thompson» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sat17Apr
LearningChicago
14:00–16:00

Harsh Readers Circle on «The House of Eve», Woodson Library

Chicago Public Library – Woodson Regional

The Harsh Readers Circle meets in the conference room of the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection at Woodson Regional Library on Chicago's South Side. In April the circle discusses Sadeqa Johnson's novel «The House of Eve». The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Harsh Readers Circle: The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sat15May
LearningChicago
14:00–16:00

Harsh Readers Circle on «Sky Full of Elephants», Woodson Library

Chicago Public Library – Woodson Regional

The Harsh Readers Circle, hosted by the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection at Woodson Regional Library, closes its 2026–2027 season with Cebo Campbell's novel «Sky Full of Elephants». The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Harsh Readers Circle: Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Austin3 upcoming

Thu19Nov
SocialChicago
15:00–17:30

Song club: share a favourite track, Austin library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Austin

The Austin branch of the Chicago Public Library, in the city's West Side, offers a monthly gathering described as an alternative to a book club: a song club. Each person chooses one favourite track to share and brings it to play for the group. People take turns playing a piece of music, then telling the others why it matters to them, and the whole room goes around discussing reactions, thoughts and overall feelings after listening. Because the meeting is monthly, regulars are encouraged to come back with different songs each time. The programme is called Music for Self-Care and is for adults aged 18 and over. It takes place in the second-floor auditorium on a Thursday afternoon from 15:00 to 17:30. It is held in English, and the format makes talking with strangers easy because the music starts the conversation. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Music For Self-Care: Share Your Favorite Song!» Starts 15:00, ends about 17:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Wed16Dec
CultureChicago
18:00–19:45

Open mic night, Austin Branch Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Austin

On Wednesday 16 December the Austin Branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 5615 West Race Avenue on the city's West Side, hosts The Auditorium: Open Mic in Austin. The listing calls it a new creative stage and issues an open call for poets, singers, rappers, comedians, spoken word artists and performers of all kinds to share their work and build community. You can come to perform, come to support, or come to discover local talent, so you are welcome whether you step up to the microphone or just listen from your seat. The library asks anyone who needs sign language interpretation or other accessibility help to contact the branch at least 14 business days before the event. An open mic in a neighbourhood library is a friendly place to try out a piece in front of a supportive audience, or to hear what the people around you are writing. The evening starts at 18:00 and ends at about 19:45. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «The Auditorium: Open Mic in Austin» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:45. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sat26Dec
SocialChicago
10:00–11:00

Free community yoga, Austin Branch Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Austin

On Saturday 26 December the Austin Branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 5615 West Race Avenue, hosts Community Yoga with Collective Yoga Co-Op in its upstairs auditorium. The listing says the class takes place at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month and is led by instructors from the co-op. It is open to all levels. The instructor, Nikki, relies on 12 years of personal yoga practice and training to sequence classes that guide beginner and advanced students through stretches and postures that are safe but physically and mentally stimulating. The library asks anyone who needs sign language interpretation or other accessibility help to contact the branch at least 14 business days before the event. The class starts at 10:00 and ends at about 11:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Community Yoga with Collective Yoga Co-Op» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Austin (Auditorium, 2nd floor)3 upcoming

Mon16Nov
Free
SocialChicago
18:00–19:30

Relaxed board game night for adults at Austin library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Austin (Auditorium, 2nd floor)

The Austin branch on Chicago's West Side hosts a relaxed Monday evening of board games in its auditorium. Play the classics, learn something new and connect with others, whatever your experience; bring your favourite game or use one of the library's. The listing states that it is free. «Game Night» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Thu17Dec
MusicChicago
15:00–17:30

Song club: share your favourite track, Austin library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Austin (Auditorium, 2nd floor)

Instead of a book club, the Austin branch on Chicago's West Side runs a monthly song club. Everyone brings one favourite track, the group listens to it together in the auditorium, then goes around the room sharing reactions and why it matters to them. Low-pressure and surprisingly personal; a quick way to get to know a room of strangers. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Music For Self-Care: Share Your Favorite Song!» Starts 15:00, ends about 17:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Mon28Dec
Free
SocialChicago
18:00–19:30

Relaxed board-game night between the holidays, Austin library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Austin (Auditorium, 2nd floor)

Between Christmas and New Year the Austin branch on the West Side runs a relaxed evening of board games in its second-floor auditorium: play the classics, learn something new and meet other players. All experience levels are welcome; bring a favourite game or use one of the library's. The listing states that it is free. «Game Night» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Budlong Woods3 upcoming

Mon16Nov
SocialChicago
18:00–19:30

Game night for adults, Budlong Woods Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Budlong Woods

On Monday evening 16 November the Budlong Woods branch of Chicago Public Library, on North Lincoln Avenue, hosts a community game night for adults with board and card games. The library names Flip 7, Rummikub, Scrabble, chess and Azul among many quick-playing games on offer, and invites guests to bring a favourite game they are willing to teach. Solo players are explicitly welcome, so you can arrive alone and be matched with a table. The listing notes that space is limited and asks people to stop by or telephone the branch to register. Accessibility help, such as sign-language interpretation, can be requested from the library at least fourteen business days ahead. The evening runs from 18:00 to 19:30, a short and friendly way to meet neighbours. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Budlong Game Night» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sat21Nov
SocialChicago
11:00–12:30

Book discussion: «Remarkably Bright Creatures», Budlong Woods, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Budlong Woods

The monthly adult book discussion at Budlong Woods library takes up «Remarkably Bright Creatures» by Shelby Van Pelt. The debut novel tells a story of loss and determination driven by a decades-old mystery, and of the unlikely friendship between Tova Sullivan, a 70-year-old widow, and Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus. It is a warm, funny and moving read, which tends to make for a lively discussion. The branch describes the club as a way to share your love of reading, broaden your horizons and stay connected with others. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Adult Book Discussion: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt» Starts 11:00, ends about 12:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Mon21Dec
SocialChicago
18:00–19:30

Budlong Woods Library Game Night

Chicago Public Library – Budlong Woods

An evening of quick board and card games such as Flip 7, Rummikub, Scrabble, chess and Azul, and you are welcome to bring a favourite game to teach. The library says solo players are welcome and encourages you to make new friends. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Chicago Public Library – Clearing3 upcoming

Fri20Nov
SocialChicago
13:30–16:30

Friday Mahjong Club at Clearing library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Clearing

Clearing branch on the Southwest Side, near Midway airport, invites adults to come and play Mahjong on Friday afternoons. The tile game with roots in nineteenth-century China has a long-lasting appeal and a table of four that always needs another player. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Mahjong Club» Starts 13:30, ends about 16:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Wed2Dec
SocialChicago
18:30–19:30

Chatty Crafters craft group, Clearing Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Clearing

On Wednesday 2 December the Clearing branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 6423 West 63rd Place, welcomes the Chatty Crafters group. The listing asks whether you like crafting and conversation and invites you to bring a craft you are working on. Participants can check out other people's crafts, talk to fellow crafters or just relax and work on their own project. The page does not name a particular craft, so any project you can carry is a good one to bring. For people who need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance, the page gives the library's access phone number and email address and asks for requests at least 14 business days before the event. It is a relaxed hour to meet neighbours while your hands are busy. The group starts at 18:30 and ends at 19:30. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Chatty Crafters» Starts 18:30, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Fri11Dec
SocialChicago
13:30–16:30

Mahjong club, Clearing Branch Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Clearing

On Friday 11 December the Clearing Branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 6423 West 63rd Place on the city's Southwest Side, runs its Mahjong Club in the afternoon. The listing invites you to come and play mahjong at the library and notes that the game has roots in nineteenth-century China and a long-lasting appeal. The library asks anyone who needs sign language interpretation or other accessibility help to contact the branch at least 14 business days before the event. For anyone new to Chicago, or wanting an unhurried weekday afternoon in good company, a mahjong club at the local library is an easy place to start. The club starts at 13:30 and ends at about 16:30. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Mahjong Club» Starts 13:30, ends about 16:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Garfield Ridge3 upcoming

Sat28Nov
SocialChicago
09:30–15:30

Saturday Game Day drop-in at Garfield Ridge library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Garfield Ridge

Bring a game or play one of the library's: UNO, Skip-Bo, Mexican Train, Canasta, chess, checkers, Sorry and more. Players gather on the adult side of the building as space allows, and the stated aim is simply to make new friends. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Saturday Game Day» Starts 09:30, ends about 15:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sat12Dec
SocialChicago
09:30–15:30

Saturday Game Day, Garfield Ridge Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Garfield Ridge

On Saturday 12 December the Garfield Ridge Branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 6348 South Archer Avenue, holds its weekly Saturday Game Day. Players gather on the adult side of the building as space allows. The library asks anyone who needs sign language interpretation or other accessibility help to contact the branch at least 14 business days before the event. The game day runs for six hours from the morning to the middle of the afternoon, so you can arrive at any time, join a table for a round and leave when you like. It is an easy way to meet neighbours on a winter Saturday. The game day starts at 09:30 and ends at about 15:30. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Saturday Game Day» Starts 09:30, ends about 15:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Thu17Dec
Free
SocialChicago
14:00–16:00

Weekly adult game day, Garfield Ridge Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Garfield Ridge

Every Thursday the Garfield Ridge branch of the Chicago Public Library on the city's south-west side holds a game afternoon for adults and seniors, and the one on 17 December falls in the middle of the holiday season. The regular crowd plays Scrabble, dominoes, Sorry, UNO, Yahtzee, card games, trivia, canasta, Mexican Train and more, and newcomers can ask for a different game or bring one of their own. The organisers say the group has been meeting for five years and would like to grow, and they describe it as a good way to get to know people from the local senior satellite centre and other community groups. The language is English. The session runs from 14:00 to 16:00. Staff can also tell visitors about other library services and programmes while they are there. The listing states that it is free. «Games People Play» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Avalon2 upcoming

Fri27Nov
Free
SocialChicago
11:00–12:00

Puzzle Club for adults at Avalon library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Avalon

Do you enjoy working on a jigsaw puzzle with a bit of company? The Avalon branch library invites adults 18 and up to join staff for fun and conversation while the group tries to complete a puzzle together. The library supplies the puzzle, and you can bring one of your own if you like. It is a relaxed late-morning hour on the Friday after Thanksgiving, with no skills needed and no pressure to talk; slide a piece into place now and then, or settle into a chat with whoever is next to you, and leave with the satisfaction of a picture slowly coming together. The branch is on South Stony Island Avenue, close to the Avalon neighbourhood. The listing states that it is free. «Puzzle Club» Starts 11:00, ends about 12:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sat12Dec
LearningChicago
10:30–12:30

Saturday Spanish Study Group at Avalon library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Avalon

The motto of the Avalon branch's Spanish group on the South Side is «we teach each other»: beginners and advanced beginners work from one book, help one another with grammar and pronunciation, and practise reading, writing, listening and speaking. The first hour is for the advanced beginners, the second for those starting out, and sometimes a native speaker drops in to answer questions. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Spanish Study Group» Starts 10:30, ends about 12:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Blackstone2 upcoming

Wed2Dec
LearningChicago
18:00–19:00

Spanish Conversation Group at Blackstone library, Hyde Park, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Blackstone

Blackstone, the oldest branch of the Chicago Public Library, sits in a domed classical building in Kenwood near Hyde Park. On Wednesday evenings a community-led group meets there to speak Spanish for an hour, from complete beginners to native speakers who simply want to use their language. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Spanish Conversation Group» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Wed30Dec
LearningChicago
18:00–19:00

Spanish Conversation Group for all levels, Blackstone library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Blackstone

At the Blackstone branch in Kenwood, a community-led group meets to speak Spanish for an hour, and everyone from beginners to native speakers is welcome. It is a friendly way to practise between Christmas and New Year and to meet neighbours on the South Side. ¡Nos vemos! The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Spanish Conversation Group» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Chinatown2 upcoming

Sun15Nov
SocialChicago
13:30–15:00

Book Swap at the Chinatown library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Chinatown

On Sunday 15 November 2026 at 13:30 the Chicago Public Library Chinatown branch at 2100 S. Wentworth Avenue in Chicago holds a Book Swap. The listing asks participants to bring a book from their own collection on the day, up to a maximum of three books they are willing to give away, so that they can swap with others and find their next read. Each participant writes a few lines about the book they brought, and everyone then browses and swaps from the collected books. The listing invites guests to chat with fellow book lovers, to give a book, get a book and make new friends along the way. The session runs from 13:30 to 15:00. A swap like this is easy to attend alone, since every guest arrives with a book to share and an easy reason to start a conversation. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Chat with fellow book lovers and give a book, get a book, and make new friends while you’re at it!» Starts 13:30, ends about 15:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Mon30Nov
SocialChicago
18:00–19:00

Literary Lounge Book Club: Orbital by Samantha Harvey

Chicago Public Library – Chinatown

The Chinatown branch's monthly adult book club discusses this year's One Book, One Chicago pick, Samantha Harvey's Orbital, about six astronauts circling the Earth in a single day. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Space is limited and registration is required, and the small group format makes it easy to get talking. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Chicago Public Library – Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport2 upcoming

Tue24Nov
SocialChicago
18:30–19:30

Adult book discussion: Of Mice and Men, Bridgeport library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport

On Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 18:30 the Richard J. Daley-Bridgeport branch of the Chicago Public Library holds an adult book discussion of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. The listing invites the community to a discussion of the novel and notes that the powerlessness of the labouring class is a recurring theme in Steinbeck's work of the late 1930s. In this book he narrowed his focus to an intimate portrait of two men facing a world marked by petty tyranny, misunderstanding, jealousy and callousness. The listing adds that although the scope is narrow, the theme is universal, a friendship and a shared dream that makes an individual's existence meaningful. Accommodation requests, such as sign language interpretation, go to the library's access team. A book discussion is easy to join alone. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Please join the RJ Daley-Bridgeport Library for a community discussion of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.» Starts 18:30, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Tue1Dec
SocialChicago
18:30–19:30

Bridgeport Knitting Circle, Daley library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport

The Bridgeport Knitting Circle gathers once a month at the Richard J. Daley branch of the Chicago Public Library on South Halsted Street, in the Bridgeport neighbourhood. It is an informal session for people who knit or crochet, at any level of skill, who want to sit with their yarn, chat with neighbours and perhaps pick up a tip or two. The December meeting is on a Tuesday evening from 18:30 to 19:30, in English. Bring whatever project you are working on, or start a simple one if you are new to it. For a newcomer to the area, a regular craft circle like this is one of the easiest ways to meet people who live nearby, because the activity gives everyone something to talk about. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Bridgeport Knitting Circle» Starts 18:30, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Dunning2 upcoming

Sun15Nov
LearningChicago
13:00–15:00

Learn to Sew, beginner class, Dunning Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Dunning

On Sunday 15 November 2026 at 13:00 the Dunning branch of Chicago Public Library in Chicago runs Learn to Sew, a hands-on beginner sewing class. The listing says participants learn essential machine skills while completing a simple take-home project, and that each session introduces a new easy sewing activity designed to build confidence, creativity and practical skills. All materials are provided and no prior experience is needed. The session runs from 13:00 to 15:00. The library asks anyone needing sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance to call or email at least 14 business days before the event. A craft class like this is easy to join alone, since everyone is learning the same beginner skills side by side and the work itself gives people something to talk about. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Join us for a hands‑on beginner sewing class where participants learn essential machine skills while completing a simple take‑home project.» Starts 13:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Mon21Dec
CultureChicago
18:30–19:30

Book talk on Richard Osman's «We Solve Murders», Dunning, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Dunning

The Dunning branch on Chicago's far Northwest Side ends its year with a cosy mystery: librarian Jenny leads the monthly book discussion on We Solve Murders, the first of Richard Osman's new series after The Thursday Murder Club, with retired investigator Steve Wheeler and his daughter-in-law Amy. A gentle evening of talk on the solstice. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Adult Book Discussion: We Solve Murders» Starts 18:30, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Little Italy2 upcoming

Mon30Nov
SocialChicago
12:30–15:30

Mahjong Mondays, Little Italy Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Little Italy

On Monday 30 November the Little Italy branch of the Chicago Public Library on West Taylor Street holds its Mahjong Mondays session for adults. The library invites people who would like to learn American Mahjong, as well as those who already know the game but need partners, to come to learn, practise and improve. No supplies are needed, so you do not have to bring a set, and players of every skill level are welcome. The programme is in English. The session starts at 12:30 and ends at 15:30, three hours in the middle of the day. It is an easy way to find regular tablemates for a game. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Mahjong Mondays» Starts 12:30, ends about 15:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Wed23Dec
SocialChicago
18:00–19:30

Evening knit and crochet circle, Little Italy Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Little Italy

On Wednesday 23 December the Little Italy Branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 1336 West Taylor Street, holds its evening Knit and Crochet Circle. The listing invites you to join for some crafting, bring your own project or work on a group project with the others. If you are new to knitting or crocheting, the group can help get you started. The library asks anyone who needs sign language interpretation or other accessibility help to contact the branch at least 14 business days before the event. The branch is on Taylor Street, the main street of the old Italian neighbourhood on the Near West Side, so you can combine the circle with a coffee or an early dinner on the street before you go in. A relaxed craft circle the evening before Christmas Eve is a warm, social place to spend a couple of hours. The circle starts at 18:00 and ends at about 19:30. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Knit and Crochet Circle» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Near North (Meeting Room)2 upcoming

Wed18Nov
SocialChicago
14:00–16:00

Retro Game Day: tabletop games at Near North library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Near North (Meeting Room)

Near North branch on West Division Street sets out old-school tabletop games for a Wednesday afternoon: Mahjong, Rummikub, UNO and more are provided, or bring your own favourite and teach the table how to play. Rediscovering a classic game is one of the easiest ways to sit down with strangers. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Retro Game Day: Tabletop Game Play» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Wed9Dec
SocialChicago
14:00–16:00

Retro Game Day: tabletop games at Near North library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Near North (Meeting Room)

The Near North branch on West Division Street, between the Gold Coast and Old Town, sets out old-school board games for a Wednesday afternoon: Mahjong, Rummikub, UNO and other card games are provided, or you bring your own and teach the others how to play. A low-key way to spend two hours with strangers who quickly stop being strangers. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Retro Game Day: Tabletop Game Play» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Roden2 upcoming

Mon28Dec
SocialChicago
13:00–15:00

Knit, crochet and stitchery group, Roden Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Roden

On Monday afternoon 28 December the Roden branch of the Chicago Public Library on the city's northwest side hosts Novel Needles, a group for knitting, crochet and stitchery. People come to meet like-minded friends, find inspiration and support, and share their projects. The listing says that all skill levels and ages are welcome, whether you are just starting to learn a craft or have tips and experience to pass on. Bring your own knitting, crocheting, stitchery or needlework project and enjoy talking about it in lighthearted conversation with the others. The session starts at 13:00 and ends at 15:00. It is a gentle way to spend an afternoon in the holiday week, and joining alone is common in a group built around shared projects. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Novel Needles: Knit, Crochet and Stitchery Group» Starts 13:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – South Chicago2 upcoming

Sun29Nov
SocialChicago
15:00–16:00

Adult book discussion: Orbital, One Book One Chicago, South Chicago

Chicago Public Library – South Chicago

On Sunday 29 November 2026 at 15:00 the South Chicago branch of the Chicago Public Library holds an adult book discussion of Orbital, the pick of the One Book, One Chicago programme. The listing says Samantha Harvey follows six astronauts in gorgeous, lyrical prose as they orbit the earth in the international space station over a 24-hour period, and promises a lively discussion. The event is available in person at the branch on South Houston Avenue and online on Zoom. For the online option only one registration per household is needed, and you receive an email with the link about 24 hours before the meeting. A book discussion is easy to join alone, since everyone has read the same book and the talk starts from it. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Join us for a lively discussion of our One Book, One Chicago selection!» Starts 15:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Wed16Dec
SocialChicago
18:00–19:00

Adult Bingo and Hot Cocoa at South Chicago Library

Chicago Public Library – South Chicago

Play bingo, sip hot cocoa and try your luck at winning prizes at this midweek wind-down for adults. Sharing a table over a bingo card makes small talk effortless. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional (Small Meeting Room)2 upcoming

Sun3Jan
SocialChicago
13:30–15:30

Sunday chess meetup for all levels, Sulzer Regional library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional (Small Meeting Room)

A friendly chess meetup in Lincoln Square's big regional library: play a few games and meet new people, whatever your level. Bring your own set if you have one. The room is small, so the organisers ask you to RSVP through their Meetup group (meetup.com/ChicagoChess), where any updates are posted. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Sulzer Chess Meetup» Starts 13:30, ends about 15:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sun31Jan
SocialChicago
13:30–15:30

Sunday chess meetup at Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Regional (Small Meeting Room)

Casual chess on a Sunday afternoon in the Small Meeting Room of the Sulzer Regional Library in Lincoln Square, organised by the Chicago Chess meetup group: every level is welcome, from beginners learning how the knight moves to club players looking for a tough game, and the point is as much to meet new people as to win. Bring your own set if you have one; a few are provided. The room is small, so RSVP in advance via meetup.com/ChicagoChess, where any updates are posted. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Sulzer Chess Meetup» Starts 13:30, ends about 15:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Wrightwood-Ashburn2 upcoming

Wed2Dec
SocialChicago
17:00–19:00

Game Night for Adults with smooth jazz, Wrightwood-Ashburn, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Wrightwood-Ashburn

On the far South-West Side of Chicago, the Wrightwood-Ashburn branch on Kedzie Avenue puts smooth jazz on the speakers and lays out chess, checkers, cards and other games for a relaxed Wednesday evening. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Game Night for Adults» Starts 17:00, ends about 19:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Sat12Dec
LearningChicago
10:30–12:30

Public speaking practice, Wrightwood-Ashburn Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Wrightwood-Ashburn

On Saturday morning 12 December the Wrightwood-Ashburn branch of Chicago Public Library, on the city's south-west side, hosts a public speaking practice session together with the Wrightwood-Ashburn Overcomers Toastmasters Club. The library describes it as an in-person meeting where you can improve your speaking, build leadership skills and make the most of your potential. Toastmasters clubs are known for short prepared talks and friendly feedback from the other members, although the listing itself does not set out a programme, so check the library page for details and any booking step. It starts at 10:30 and finishes at 12:30. For someone who finds it hard to speak in a group, a supportive club session in a local library is a low-risk place to practise, and everyone else in the room is there for the same reason. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Public Speaking Practice With the WAO Toastmasters Club» Starts 10:30, ends about 12:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Adler Planetarium1 upcoming

Wed18Nov
SocialChicago
18:30–19:30

Book discussion and space games at the Adler Planetarium

Adler Planetarium

Chicago Public Library hosts a One Book, One Chicago discussion followed by space-themed games at the Adler Planetarium, with museum admission included for registered participants. Registration is required as space is limited; games make breaking the ice effortless. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Chicago Public Library - Blackstone1 upcoming

Wed9Dec
LearningChicago
18:00–19:00

Spanish conversation group at Blackstone library

Chicago Public Library - Blackstone

On Wednesday 9 December 2026 at 18:00 the Blackstone branch of the Chicago Public Library in Kenwood-Hyde Park hosts a Spanish conversation group. The listing calls it a community-led programme where people from beginners to native speakers gather to enjoy speaking Spanish together. The host invites questions by email or phone. The accessibility line says the library can arrange interpretation if asked at least fourteen business days ahead. A conversation circle is one of the easiest things to join alone: everyone is there to talk and practise, mistakes are expected, and a mix of levels means you can listen first and join in when you are ready. Bring a notebook and your curiosity. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «From beginners to native speakers, all are welcome to come and enjoy speaking Spanish in this community-led program.» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library - Woodson Regional1 upcoming

Tue8Dec
MusicChicago
18:00–19:00

Free holiday chorus concert at Woodson library

Chicago Public Library - Woodson Regional

On Tuesday 8 December 2026 at 18:00 the Woodson Regional library on Halsted Street in Chicago hosts the Silver and Gold Holiday Concert. The Chicago Gay Men's Chorus brings festive favourites, joyful music and the lively energy of the group, which the listing calls Chicago's most colourful chorus. It is open to everyone aged 6 and up, so the room will have a mix of ages, and the library lists accessibility help on request by phone or email. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Celebrate the holidays with Chicago’s most colorful chorus!» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Austin-Irving1 upcoming

Fri2Apr
SocialChicago
10:30–11:30

Seniors’ Circle: talks and conversation, Austin-Irving Library

Chicago Public Library – Austin-Irving

On Friday 2 April 2027 at 10:30 the Austin-Irving branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 6100 West Irving Park Road on the Northwest Side, hosts Seniors' Circle, a programme series created with older adults in mind. The library describes a friendly one-hour gathering that is a place to connect, share ideas and enjoy activities together. The series is run in partnership with Windy City Seniors, a nonprofit. Anyone needing sign language interpretation or other accessibility help can contact the library at least fourteen business days before. A small, regular circle at a neighbourhood library is one of the gentlest ways to meet people alone on a spring morning. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Seniors’ Circle» Starts 10:30, ends about 11:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Beverly1 upcoming

Mon16Nov
SocialChicago
18:00–19:30

Let's Talk About It: Maus, Beverly Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Beverly

On Monday 16 November 2026 at 18:00 the Beverly branch of Chicago Public Library in Chicago holds Let's Talk About It: Maus by Art Spiegelman, a book discussion for adults. The listing says the branch, in partnership with Bethlehem Lutheran Church, invites people to an evening of connection, reflection and dialogue, and that attendees will join a community conversation exploring Maus. The event takes place in person at the Beverly Branch Library. The library suggests registering before the start of the programme to receive an email reminder. The session runs from 18:00 to 19:30. Anyone needing sign language interpretation or other accessibility help is asked to call or email at least 14 business days before. A book conversation like this is easy to attend alone, since the shared book gives everyone something to talk about from the first minute. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «invites you to an evening of connection, reflection, and dialogue. Join us for a community conversation as we explore Maus by Art Spiegelman.» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Brighton Park1 upcoming

Wed6Jan
SocialChicago
16:00–17:00

Crafting Corner, Brighton Park Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Brighton Park

On Wednesday 6 January 2027 the Brighton Park Branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 4314 South Archer Avenue, holds its Crafting Corner in the meeting room. The listing asks whether you want to make more crafts this year and invites you to join in every Wednesday, or Sunday, when the group makes a new craft or continues a previous one. The text is given in English and Spanish. The library asks anyone who needs sign language interpretation or other accessibility help to contact the branch at least 14 business days before the event. A weekly crafting hour in a neighbourhood library is a simple, low-pressure way to start the new year with something creative, to practise English or Spanish with friendly people and to meet others on the Southwest Side. Come with an idea, or just come to see what the group is making that week. The session starts at 16:00 and ends at about 17:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Crafting Corner» Starts 16:00, ends about 17:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Canaryville1 upcoming

Chicago Public Library – Chicago Bee1 upcoming

Tue8Dec
SocialChicago
14:00–15:00

Chess for all levels, Chicago Bee Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Chicago Bee

On Tuesday afternoon 8 December the Chicago Bee branch of Chicago Public Library, on South State Street, holds its weekly chess hour in a second-floor meeting room, led by a facilitator named eMadeline Morgan. The library says the hour is meant for people who have never touched a chess piece as well as those who have loved the game for years. You can learn the basics at your own pace, practise against other players, try strategies and puzzles, ask questions in a supportive setting and meet new people through shared play. The language is English and the listing shows no fee. It starts at 14:00 and finishes at 15:00. A friendly chess hour is a good way to start talking to people, because the game gives you something to do while you get to know the room. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Come Play Chess with Us» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Douglass1 upcoming

Sun15Nov
CultureChicago
14:00–15:30

Decoupage Paper Napkin Workshop, Chicago Public Library Douglass

Chicago Public Library – Douglass

On Sunday 15 November 2026 at 14:00 the Douglass branch of Chicago Public Library in Chicago hosts a Decoupage Paper Napkin Workshop. The listing explains that participants will discover how to turn an ordinary glass vase or ceramic plate into a decorative piece, using simple decoupage techniques. In the hands-on session they learn to apply a paper napkin design to a surface with Mod Podge, producing a polished, personalized item that suits gifting or display. The workshop is described as beginner-friendly and needs no prior crafting experience, only creativity and a willingness to have fun. The library provides napkins, and participants may also bring a design they love. Everyone leaves with a unique handmade piece to take home. It is listed for adults aged 18 and up. A craft table like this is easy to join alone, since everyone is busy with the same project. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «This beginner-friendly session requires no prior crafting experience—just creativity and a willingness to have fun.» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Edgebrook1 upcoming

Sat21Nov
LearningChicago
10:00–12:00

Thanksgiving side dishes cooking demo, Edgebrook Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Edgebrook

On Saturday 21 November the Edgebrook branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 5331 West Devon Avenue, hosts a cooking demonstration titled Sides to Make You Say Thanks. The listing speaks to anyone planning for Thanksgiving, whether they are hosting or joining friends and family, and promises to show how to create delicious side dishes that pair beautifully with any main course. Cheryl Knecht from Schoolhouse Kitchen and Studio shares recipes, offers helpful tips and provides samples of three crowd-pleasing sides. The session takes place in the Community Room on the second floor. It is a practical and friendly way to prepare for the American holiday, and a good moment to chat with neighbours who are also cooking for a crowd. The demonstration starts at 10:00 and ends at 12:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Sides to Make You Say "Thanks!" Cooking Demo» Starts 10:00, ends about 12:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Edgewater1 upcoming

Sat19Dec
MusicChicago
13:00–14:00

Community music jam, Edgewater Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Edgewater

On Saturday 19 December the Edgewater branch of the Chicago Public Library on the city's north side hosts an hour of community music in its second-floor room. The session is for players of acoustic instruments at any level, and singers and plain listeners are welcome too. Each hour combines group playing, solo or small-group turns and a social break, with the leader, a retired music and technology teacher from the neighbourhood, choosing songs from folk, country, pop, standards, jazz, classical, Broadway and seasonal repertoire. Printed music is provided and percussion instruments such as a cajon, hand drums and shakers are on hand. Bring a guitar, ukulele, violin, keyboard or wind instrument, but not electric guitars, electric basses or drum kits. Registration is recommended, not required. It starts at 13:00 and ends at 14:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Edgewater Community Music Jam» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Harold Washington Library Center (8th floor, 8S-7)1 upcoming

Mon11Jan
LearningChicago
18:00–19:30

Knit Together: beginner knitting and crochet, central library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Harold Washington Library Center (8th floor, 8S-7)

A new-year hobby with company: experienced needleworker Adriana Reyneri leads a beginner-friendly knitting and crochet group on the 8th floor of the central library downtown. Bring a project you are working on or start something new; the library provides the materials. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Knit Together» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Humboldt Park1 upcoming

Sat20Mar
SocialChicago
13:30–16:00

Library Explorers Club: walk, branch tour and reading, Humboldt Park

Chicago Public Library – Humboldt Park

On Saturday 20 March 2027 the Humboldt Park branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 1605 N. Troy Street, hosts the Library Explorers Club, a monthly program run with Books with Betsy and Read & Run Chicago for anyone who loves Chicago and wants to start a movement or reading journey. Each month the club visits one of the 82 branches. At 13:30 there is an optional run, at about a twelve-minute-mile pace, or a walk at twenty to twenty-five minutes per mile. At 14:00 a staff member introduces the branch with fun facts and insider history, and from 14:30 there is an optional library card sign-up and quiet reading, with light snacks and drinks. The listing says you don't need to be a library expert, reader, walker or runner, calls it a non-judgement space, and explicitly says come alone or with friends and join any part of the afternoon. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Library Explorers Club: Humboldt Park Branch» Starts 13:30, ends about 16:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Jefferson Park1 upcoming

Sat20Feb
OutdoorsChicago
13:30–16:00

Library Explorers Club walk and tour, Jefferson Park, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Jefferson Park

On Saturday 20 February the Jefferson Park branch of the Chicago Public Library, on West Lawrence Avenue, hosts a session of the Library Explorers Club, a new monthly programme from the library with two partners, Books with Betsy and Read & Run Chicago. Each month the club visits one of the system's 82 branches for an optional run or walk, a branch tour and some reading. The afternoon runs on a simple schedule: an optional run or walk at 13:30, an introduction to the branch with fun facts and history from a staff member at 14:00, and an optional library card sign-up and quiet reading at 14:30, with light snacks and drinks. The organisers say you may come alone or with friends and join for any part of the afternoon. It starts at 13:30 and ends at 16:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Library Explorers Club: Jefferson Park Branch» Starts 13:30, ends about 16:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Jeffery Manor1 upcoming

Sat21Nov
CultureChicago
14:00–15:00

Fall wine glass painting class, Jeffery Manor Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Jeffery Manor

On Saturday 21 November the Jeffery Manor branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 2401 East 100th Street, runs a cosy fall-themed wine glass painting class. The listing invites participants to create their own beautifully hand-decorated seasonal glasses, and says that people of all skill levels are welcome to relax, paint and enjoy the creative process. For people who need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance, the page gives the library's access phone number and email address and asks for requests at least 14 business days before the event. A craft hour like this is an easy way to meet other adults in the neighbourhood, and you leave with a keepsake for your own table. The class starts at 14:00 and ends at 15:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Fall Wine Glass Painting» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Legler Regional1 upcoming

Tue17Nov
LearningChicago
17:00–18:00

Vinyl cutting 101, Legler Regional Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Legler Regional

The Maker Lab on the second floor of the Legler Regional Library, on Chicago's West Side, runs a one-hour introduction to cutting vinyl. Staff teach the basics of using electronic cutting machines of the kind sold as Cricut or Silhouette Cameo, with vinyl used for stickers, decals, T-shirt transfers and more. If you want to turn an image into a sticker, the library asks you to arrive with a two-tone, black-and-white silhouette image saved in your email or on a flash drive. Places are limited: registration opens on 3 November at noon, seats are few and there is a waitlist, so sign up through the library page before you come. It takes place on a Tuesday from 17:00 to 18:00. Accessibility help can be requested from the library at least 14 business days ahead. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Vinyl Cutting 101» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Little Village1 upcoming

Sun6Dec
SocialChicago
14:00–16:00

Spanish book club on Onetti, Little Village library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Little Village

The Enhorabuena Spanish-language reading club, a programme of Illinois Humanities, meets monthly at Little Village library to discuss books in Spanish. This month's title is «La vida breve» by the Uruguayan writer Juan Carlos Onetti, a classic of Latin American fiction. The group is open to any adult who is interested in reading and talking about reading with other adults, and it is held in person on a Sunday afternoon. The library asks participants to register and confirm details by emailing the coordinator, whose contact is on the event page, in case of any changes; there is space for up to thirty people. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Club de Lectura en Español: La Vida Breve / Juan Carlos Onetti» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Logan Square1 upcoming

Tue24Nov
SocialChicago
18:00–19:30

Tuesday Night Bridge Club at Logan Square library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Logan Square

Logan Square branch on West Fullerton Avenue hosts a weekly bridge club for adults on Tuesday evenings. If you already enjoy Hearts or Spades, this is the invitation to give bridge a try; all levels are welcome and a card table of four is a ready-made way to sit down with strangers. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Tuesday Night Bridge Club» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Manning1 upcoming

Mon28Dec
Free
LearningChicago
18:15–19:30

Creative writing circle with prompts, Manning library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Manning

A gentle way to close the year on paper: the Manning branch on the Near West Side gathers adults of any skill level to stretch their creative-writing muscles in a supportive group. A warm-up and prompts are provided, or bring your own work in progress. Bring a notebook or laptop and a reusable mug. The listing states that it is free. «Writing Circle» Starts 18:15, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Midwest Coast Brewing Company1 upcoming

Wed18Nov
SocialChicago
18:30–19:30

Weird Book Club, Midwest Coast Brewing, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Midwest Coast Brewing Company

On Wednesday 18 November Chicago Public Library's Weird Book Club meets at Midwest Coast Brewing on West Walnut Street. It is an adult discussion group for people who enjoy science fiction, fantasy, horror and other speculative fiction and non-fiction, and it gathers on the third Wednesday of each month. This edition belongs to the One Book, One Chicago programme, and the listing says the title was to be revealed in early September. Reserved copies can be borrowed from the Manning branch while supplies last, and many titles are available as e-books or audiobooks. You are welcome even if you did not finish the reading. The language is English. It runs from 18:30 to 19:30, a sociable evening where a pint is optional. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Weird Book Club at Midwest Coast Brewing: OBOC» Starts 18:30, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Northtown1 upcoming

Tue29Dec
SocialChicago
17:30–19:45

Tabletop Game Night at Northtown Library

Chicago Public Library – Northtown

Northtown Library's Tuesday game night offers a shelf of titles such as Catan, Codenames, Carcassonne and King of Tokyo, or you can bring your own. Library staff teach the games and help connect you with other players. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Chicago Public Library – Northtown (Community Meeting Room)1 upcoming

Tue22Dec
SocialChicago
17:30–19:45

Tabletop game night with staff who teach the rules, Northtown, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Northtown (Community Meeting Room)

Northtown's Tuesday game night is built for people who come alone: library staff teach the games and connect you with other players. The shelf runs from Catan, Carcassonne and Codenames to Sagrada, Jaipur, King of Tokyo and a Chicago transit game. Bring a game to share if you like. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Tabletop Game Night» Starts 17:30, ends about 19:45. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Portage-Cragin1 upcoming

Sun27Dec
Free
LearningChicago
13:00–15:00

Free Community Repair Session at Portage-Cragin Library

Chicago Public Library – Portage-Cragin

You can browse the library while you wait, leave your item and come back, or sit with a volunteer to see how it is done. Items must be easy to carry and dropped off by 2 pm. The listing states that it is free.

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Chicago Public Library – Pullman1 upcoming

Sun22Nov
CultureChicago
14:00–16:00

Friendsgiving comedy film screening, Pullman Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Pullman

On Sunday 22 November the Pullman branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 11001 South Indiana Avenue, screens the film Friendsgiving, released in 2020. The listing summarises the story: after years of awkward family gatherings, the thirty-somethings Abby and Molly decide to invite their closest friends over for a Thanksgiving celebration, and they soon learn the challenges of hosting a feast for all of their friends, much to their dismay. The film runs 95 minutes and is rated R. The screening is part of Community Cinema, a programme of screenings at branches across Chicago, and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are available. It makes for a cosy Sunday afternoon in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. The screening starts at 14:00 and ends at 16:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Film Screening: Friendsgiving - 2020» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Rogers Park1 upcoming

Mon28Dec
Free
MusicChicago
18:00–19:30

Monday Night Open Mic at Rogers Park Library

Chicago Public Library – Rogers Park

On the last Monday of the month, Rogers Park Library turns on its new sound system for an open mic. Sign up for a five- to seven-minute slot to read your own work or a favourite author, sing, try out jokes or tell a story, or just come and listen. The listing states that it is free.

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Chicago Public Library – Thurgood Marshall1 upcoming

Sat28Nov
SocialChicago
11:00–12:30

Crocheting circle at Thurgood Marshall library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Thurgood Marshall

The Thurgood Marshall branch of the Chicago Public Library, on the city's South Side, hosts a Saturday morning crocheting circle for adults. Whether you already crochet or want to learn, participants pick up stitches, patterns and tips, start new projects, or bring along a work in progress. The library provides crochet hooks and some starter yarn, and you are asked to bring your own materials if you have them. Beginners, novices and experienced crocheters are all welcome. The circle meets from 11:00 to 12:30. The language is English. A craft circle is one of the easiest ways to start talking to people for the first time, because the work in your hands gives everyone something to share. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Marshall's Crocheting Circle» Starts 11:00, ends about 12:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – Uptown1 upcoming

Thu3Dec
LearningChicago
18:30–19:30

Talk: Chicago Movie Palaces and Balaban & Katz

Chicago Public Library – Uptown

Chicago Architecture Center tour guide Robin Simon tells the story of the grand movie palaces and of Balaban & Katz, the Chicago firm behind many of them, in connection with a current library exhibit. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Chicago Public Library – Vodak-East Side1 upcoming

Mon23Nov
LearningChicago
18:00–19:30

Adult Craft Night: Make a Junk Journal

Chicago Public Library – Vodak-East Side

An evening craft session for adults where everyone builds a personal journal from collage, drawings, writing and found paper. Supplies are provided and you can bring your own scraps, so working side by side at shared tables gives plenty of chances to chat. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Chicago Public Library – Walker1 upcoming

Sat9Jan
OutdoorsChicago
13:30–16:00

Library Explorers Club walk and tour, Walker Branch, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – Walker

On Saturday 9 January 2027 the Walker Branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 11071 South Hoyne Avenue, hosts the Library Explorers Club, a monthly programme run with Books with Betsy and Read & Run Chicago. Each month the club visits one of the system's 82 branches. The listing sets out the afternoon: an optional run or walk at 1:30 PM, an introduction to the branch with fun facts and history from a staff member at 2:00 PM, then optional library card sign-up and quiet reading from 2:30 PM, with light snacks and drinks provided. It is open to anyone, and you do not need to be a runner, walker or reader. Come alone, come with friends and join for any part of the afternoon. The afternoon starts at 13:30 and ends at about 16:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Library Explorers Club: Walker Branch» Starts 13:30, ends about 16:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – West Belmont1 upcoming

Tue17Nov
Free
SocialChicago
18:30–19:30

Cookbook club on baking, West Belmont Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – West Belmont

The West Belmont branch of the Chicago Public Library, on North Narragansett Avenue in the north-west of the city, holds its monthly Cookbook Club on Tuesday evening. Members explore new cooking styles and themes each month, and the library says that anyone who likes cooking or just enjoys browsing cookbooks is welcome. November’s title is «Baking Across America» by B. Dylan Hollis, and copies are available at the branch’s circulation desk. Participants may bring a sample dish to share, but nothing says it is required, so you can also come to chat and listen. Online registration is suggested by the library. Accessibility help such as sign-language interpretation can be requested from the library, with at least fourteen business days of notice. The session starts at 18:30 and ends about 19:30, an easy evening for anyone who loves baking and enjoys talking about food. The listing states that it is free. «Cookbook Club: Baking Across America» Starts 18:30, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – West Lawn1 upcoming

Sat21Nov
LearningChicago
11:00–12:15

Sofrito cooking demonstration, West Lawn Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – West Lawn

On Saturday 21 November the West Lawn branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 4020 West 63rd Street, hosts a cooking demonstration called Archives and Cocinas with Chef Urban Pilón. The listing says that food is a form of cultural expression. The chef will demonstrate sofrito, and the session also introduces the library's collections on Latine food found in Special Collections, before ending with an interactive cooking demonstration. Participants are encouraged to bring a menu from their favourite restaurant to add to the Chicago Menu Collection. The presenter, Roberto Pérez, is a chef, musician and researcher of Afro-Caribbean traditions who founded the culinary initiative Urban Pilón in 2012 and gives demonstrations and courses on healthy foods combined with history. It takes place in the community room. The session starts at 11:00 and ends at 12:15. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Archives and Cocinas: Cooking Demonstration with Chef Urban Pilón» Starts 11:00, ends about 12:15. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Chicago Public Library – West Loop1 upcoming

Thu19Nov
SocialChicago
18:30–19:30

Stitch club for knitters and crocheters, West Loop Library, Chicago

Chicago Public Library – West Loop

The West Loop branch of the Chicago Public Library, on North Aberdeen Street, hosts an informal stitching club on Thursday evening in its Tinkering Lab room on the first floor. The library calls on fibre-art enthusiasts to bring whatever stitching project they are working on, whether knitting, crochet, needlepoint, sewing or something similar, and describes the club as relaxed, with all levels welcome. No materials are provided, so bring your own yarn, needles and pattern. It is an easy way to meet neighbours who share a hobby, and a beginner can sit next to someone more experienced and ask questions while their own project grows. Accessibility help such as sign-language interpretation can be requested from the library, with at least fourteen business days of notice. The meeting starts at 18:30 and finishes at 19:30, a short slot that fits easily after work. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «West Loop Stitch Club» Starts 18:30, ends about 19:30. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Map Room (bar), Bucktown1 upcoming

Mon30Nov
SocialChicago
19:00–20:00

Weird Book Club at the Map Room bar, Bucktown, Chicago

Map Room (bar), Bucktown

Once a month, on the last Monday, a Chicago Public Library book club for fans of strange fiction meets in a local bar, the Map Room, on Hoyne Avenue in Bucktown, rather than inside a branch. The group reads science fiction, fantasy, horror and anything speculative or odd. This month's book is «The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories» by Ken Liu, a collection of fourteen short stories that draw on myths and legends of the Asian diaspora. Copies can be borrowed from the Bucktown-Wicker Park branch while supplies last, and many titles are also available as e-books or audiobooks through the library's apps. On arrival you find the sign-in sheet at the back of the bar. It runs from 19:00 to 20:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Weird Book Club: The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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Midwest Coast Brewing Company1 upcoming

Wed16Dec
SocialChicago
18:30–19:30

Weird Book Club at Midwest Coast Brewing: Thistlefoot

Midwest Coast Brewing Company

This monthly library book club for fans of science fiction, fantasy, horror and other speculative books meets in a brewery to discuss GennaRose Nethercott's 'Thistlefoot'. Copies are available at the Manning Branch while supplies last, and registration is open on the library website. A book club over a beer is a very easy way to meet new people. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.

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Rogers Park Social (lounge area)1 upcoming

Wed16Dec
CultureChicago
19:00–20:00

Weird Book Club in a bar: Kafka's «The Trial», Rogers Park, Chicago

Rogers Park Social (lounge area)

The Rogers Park branch takes its Weird Book Club out of the library and into Rogers Park Social, a neighbourhood bar on Glenwood Avenue by the Morse 'L' stop. Readers of science fiction, horror and plain strange books meet in the lounge, to the right of the entrance, on the third Wednesday of the month; in December the book is Kafka's The Trial. Even if you did not finish it, you are welcome. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Weird Book Club at Rogers Park Social: The Trial» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Chicago Public Library events.

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