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This event is in the "Family" group
Cre8ivesphere Presents: Art Unbound
All Day
5/1–5/16
Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Cre8ivesphere Presents: Art Unbound
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This event is in the "Family" group
Travel Mementos by Kim Ballesteros
All Day
5/1–5/25
Central Library - Square One Gallery (4th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Square One Gallery (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
"Traveling is my greatest love - after making art - and the assemblages in this exhibition showcase some of my favorite destinations and adventures.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Family,
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5),
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17),
Adult (18+)
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Community Events
Age Group:
Family,
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5),
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17),
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
“The power of visibility can never be underestimated.”― Margaret Cho
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Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
May
7
2025
Wed
Baby & Me
10:00am–11:00am
Timberglen - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Timberglen Branch
Room:
Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
A fun and interactive experience designed for both babies and parents. Engage in activities that promote bonding, learn valuable skills, and connect with other parents in a supportive environment.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
7
2025
Wed
Little House on the Prairie Watch Party
11:00am–12:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Step back into simpler times with a cozy viewing of Little House on the Prairie. Relive the adventures of the Ingalls family while connecting with fellow fans of this beloved series.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
7
2025
Wed
Fiber Arts Workroom Open Office Hours!
1:00pm–2:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Need help on a project? Have a question about sewing machines? Want to hang out & craft with friends?
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
7
2025
Wed
Movie of the Week
1:00pm–3:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
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Library Branch:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room:
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library every Wednesday for a different screening of a movie!
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This event is in the "Family" group
May
7
2025
Wed
Violin Class
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
7
2025
Wed
Using Cemetery Research to Find Your Ancestors
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library - In Library (8th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - In Library (8th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
May is a month for memorializing those who have passed away, particularly U.S. military personnel who died in service. Learn all about cemetery records, specialized databases, and how to locate where a person is buried.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
7
2025
Wed
Bling Diva
2:30pm–4:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room:
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Create a beautiful bling diva canvas! Image from Pixabay
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This event is in the "Family" group
May
7
2025
Wed
LBLF Booksale - Members Sale
3:00pm–7:30pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater
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Library Branch:
Lochwood Branch
Room:
Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Grab your spring and summer reading at the LBLF Book Sale/Fundraiser! Choose from over 3,000 books in a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction categories, including children's books, plus records (LPs), DVDs, CDs, puzzles, games and magazines.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
7
2025
Wed
Keyboard Class
4:00pm–4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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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:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
7
2025
Wed
Boardgames!
4:00pm–4:45pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B
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Library Branch:
Highland Hills Branch
Room:
Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Unplug and challenge your mind with an afternoon of board games!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
7
2025
Wed
Learn to Play American Mah Jongg
4:00pm–6:00pm
Preston Royal - In Library
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Library Branch:
Preston Royal Branch
Room:
Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Learn how to play American mah jongg in this five-week course!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
7
2025
Wed
American Mah Jongg
4:00pm–6:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Preston Royal Branch
Room:
Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
🀄Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.🀄 These sessions will be open-play with no instructors and you must bring your own set.
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Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
May
7
2025
Wed
My First Arts & Crafts
4:00pm–4:30pm
Timberglen - Classroom
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Library Branch:
Timberglen Branch
Room:
Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Let your toddler or preschooler get in touch with their crafty side in this age appropriate craft program. This month's theme: Mother's Day
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
7
2025
Wed
Chess for ages 7+
4:00pm–5:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2
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Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess! This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!
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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
May
7
2025
Wed
Kawaii Club
5:00pm–6:00pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
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Library Branch:
Lakewood Branch
Room:
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
It’s craft and anime time at the Lakewood Branch Library! Our Kawaii Club offers a chance to explore new anime and crafts while talking to like-minded individuals. Grab one of our Japanese snacks and
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
7
2025
Wed
Sew Much Fun with Jill: On-the-Go Disposal Bag for your Car
5:00pm–7:45pm
Oak Lawn - In Library
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Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Branch
Room:
Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Tired of your car looking like a trash tornado hit it? Same. Let’s fix that. In May’s Sew Much Fun with Jill, we’ll make a super cute reusable disposal bag for your car. Think practical, but make it ✨clean aesthetic✨.
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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
May
7
2025
Wed
CANCELLED Makeup Workshop
6:00pm–7:30pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room:
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
We apologize, this event is now cancelled.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
7
2025
Wed
Great Books Book Club
6:30pm–8:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Park Forest Branch
Room:
Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Read the greatest books in history and share your thoughts with fellow classic enthusiasts. Please have read the selection before the Book Club meeting. This meeting's selection is "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
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