Name: Texas, Still and In Motion: Abstractions in Oil by Jan Hart Black
Start: 2024-05-28
End: 2024-06-12
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Hampton-Illinois Branch

Highland Hills Branch

Renner Frankford Branch

Timberglen Branch

Vickery Park Branch

Community Events

Rooms

Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)

Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)

Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)

Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)

Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Highland Hills - Classroom B

Renner-Frankford - Children's Area

Renner-Frankford - In Library

Timberglen - In Library

Vickery Park - Auditorium

Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Vickery Park - In Library

No room assigned

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Texas, Still and In Motion: Abstractions in Oil by Jan Hart Black

All Day 5/28 - 6/12

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

A Texas native, Jan Hart Black was inspired by the majestic, powerful, mystifying aspects of its elements. Her current work expresses in oil her senses’ memories of their touch. The feel of wind on skin. A still hot day. Dust storms.

Central Staff Art Exhibit--2024

All Day 5/11 - 6/28

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

From now through the end of June 2024, the 4^th floor’s Pollock Performance Space Showcases feature art by members of the Central Library’s staff: Andrew Anderson, Tiffany Bailey, Irving Bolaños, Herman Cardona, Fabian Castillo, Elizabet

Pride In Print

All Day 6/1 - 9/28

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Come celebrate Pride by viewing our Pride In Print exhibit on display on the 7th floor J.

Calming Corner

05/28/2024 @ 11:00am - 06/18/2024 @ 4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Come in for the book selection, stay for the mind games and coloring activities. Designed to let you get a taste of all the library has to offer but with none of the social interaction.

Play & Grow Fairs

All Day 4/27 - 6/22

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families! Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children build early literacy as they play while caregivers get information f

Dungeons and Dragons At the Library!

All Day 5/29 - 6/15

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month!

All Day 6/1 - 6/30

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month with programs that highlight LGBTQAI+ history and achievements.

EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

11:00am

Tails and Tales: Read to a Therapy Dog

11:00am - 12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Children's Area

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with the most patient (and adorable) audience - therapy dogs!

This event involves live animals.

11:15am

11:30am

11:45am

12:00pm

Cancelled

Decoupage Pride Vases

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Adult (18+)

Required

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Celebrate diversity and individuality with our Decoupage Pride Vases Program! Participants will learn the art of decoupage while expressing their unique identities through vibrant colors, patterns, and symbols.

Creative Launchpad: Technology 1x1 Help

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Español, Technology

Event Details:

Get help with your tech items, such as your phone, tablet, or computer, with a 1x1 session with staff.
We're here to help!

You must register with the staff for a spot.

12:15pm

12:30pm

12:45pm

1:00pm

Craft Lounge: Adult Crafting Time

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Craft lounge is a time for all crafting kings and queens to come and focus on their crafts! Whether you're bringing your own craft or using our materials, get ready to be creative!

Cancelled

Show & Tell

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Unearth the Past, Connect the Present!

1:15pm

1:30pm

1:45pm

2:00pm

Maurice Sendak Day: Let the Wild Rumpus Start

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Celebrate the works of Maurice Sendak and the joy he has brought to us over the years. Learn about Maurice Sendak and enjoy fun activities!

Silver Stitches: Crochet Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Are you a senior who loves to crochet or has always wanted to learn? Look no further!

Crafter-noon

2:00pm - 3:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new. Every Sunday there will be a different craft. This week's craft is Pride Unicorns.

Only while supplies last.

2:15pm

2:30pm

2:45pm

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