The Knitting Hour

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Looking for some old school fun on Saturday mornings? The Prairie Creek Library hosts a weekly social hour that will include crafts, games, and much more!

Fam Jam with afrikoPOP sponsored by ATMOS Energy!

10:30am–11:00am
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Show your moves in this 30 minute dance workout for the whole family!  Kasa, fitness enthusiast and founder of afrikoPOP will lead everyone in this fun cardio workout.

Alma y Corazon Tejano Ballet Folklorico

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: , Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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 Alma y Corazón Tejano Ballet Folklórico is a performing   arts   organization   dedicated   to   the education  of  Hispanic  contributions  to   society&nb

Crafty Saturday

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Come and create a craft with us in the Children's Area. 

Los invitamos a la biblioteca los sabados para una actividad.  Para todas las edades.

Crochet for a Cause (C4C)

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
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Help the library make shelter blankets for the those in need.  All yarn and hooks are provided, but donations are always appreciated!  Instructions for blankets are provided, for old hat and new comers.

Family Movie Matinee/Cine Familiar - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

11:00am–2:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Enjoy a children's movie with your family.

Diviértete con películas para niños en un ambiente familiar.

Crafts @ the Creek: Astonishing Archaeology!

12:00pm–1:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Have you ever wondered how archaeologists uncover artifacts without damaging them? In this program, students will learn all about archaeology and the skills needed for excavations.

Family Fun Craft

1:00pm–2:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Join us for a story and related craft activity! 

 

 

Raising Backyard Chickens

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement,
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Learn the ins and outs of  keeping chickens on your property with experts Andrea Ridout and Jeff Raska. 

SMART Saturday—Build a Bridge

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Come join us Saturday afternoons at 2 pm to explore arts, crafts, and STEM subjects here in the library!  From paper crafts to baking soda volcanoes, there's no telling what we might be doing.  Good for all ages

Family Movie Time

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Join us in the children's area to watch a movie. All movies will be G or PG. You are welcome to bring treats to eat during the movie.

Folktales and Urban Legends

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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There’s nothing like telling stories around a summer campfire, especially in the library.

Live Action Oregon Trail

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,
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Come try your hand at fording the river and shooting bison but try not to develop dysentery along the way! 

Join us for a live-action Oregon Trail experience full of fun and adventure as you make your way to the Pacific Northwest.