Test your wits with exciting family-friendly trivia questions about these prehistoric giants.
Chicago on a Budget
Thu, 11/12 at 7:00 pm
From world-famous museums to hidden local gems, discover 30 budget-friendly deals, and free options, to elevate your next weekend or staycation.
Turkey Craft Time
Sat, 11/14 at 2:30 pm
Join us to create a variety of festive turkey crafts to take home and display just in time for Thanksgiving.
Family LEGO Party
Mon, 11/16 at 6:30 pm
Whether you’re a LEGO master or a beginning brick builder, this event promises fun for the whole family.
Chicago’s High-Octane Racing Past
Tue, 11/17 at 7:00 pm
Historian Stan Kalwasinski takes you on a thrilling, fast‑moving look at the tracks, drivers, and moments that made Chicagoland a motorsports hotbed.
Crafternoon
Mon, 11/23 at 2:00 pm
Kick off your fall break by getting hands-on with a variety of fun craft projects!
Flower Bulb Exchange
Sat, 11/28 from 1:00-3:00 pm
Plan ahead for a beautiful spring! Bring your divided perennial bulbs to swap with other gardeners.
Smart Energy, Simple Savings
Thu, 12/03 at 7:00 pm
Keep more money in your pocket this winter. Join the Citizens Utility Board to decode your utility bills and discover easy ways to trim your monthly costs.
A History of the CNB of Chicago
Thu, 12/10 at 7:00 pm
Author Jim Elsener recounts tales of the fast-paced news bureau that covered a century of major headlines and launched the careers of Royko, Hersh, and Mamet.
Choose from a variety of free events and activities at your library every week. We offer author visits, storytimes and book clubs. You can learn technology skills, make a craft, improve your English, attend musical performances or movie screenings, and so much more.
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