Events
Westwood Branch Winter Writing Contest
In ProgressAll day,For children and teenagers, ages 8-18.
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Write a short story fewer than three pages long and submit it to staff with your name and contact information so you can be contacted if you win.
Printed stories can be dropped off at the Westwood…
Collect The Buttons
In ProgressAll day,Explore what it means to belong and discover yourself in the pages of "Lunar Boy" by Cin and Jessica Wibowo. Young Indu, a boy from the moon, has to learn to adjust to a new life on Earth and with a new family. It's not easy and feelings…
Kid and Teen Passive Book Club
In ProgressAll day,Do you love to read but hate deadlines? Or are you just too busy to attend traditional book club meetings? If so, our Passive Book Club is perfect for you! Each month there will be a new book to read and a brand new pin to…
After-School Hangout!
In Progress,The situation: you're bored after school and looking for something to do, and the Library Understood the Assignment. Check out the After-school Hangout at the Downtown Library every Monday-Friday, 4-5 pm, because it slaps! We'll have…
Restaurant Imagination Station
In ProgressAll day,Is it fun to play “restaurant”? Yes, Chef! Create your own menu and host a pretend feast at the Hyde Park Branch with our Restaurant Imagination Station.
No reservations needed!
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Families are invited to enjoy a storytime geared toward children with sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorder, or any child who needs extra support during storytime.
All families are welcome. Registration is…
Bring your imagination and create your own LEGO designs! All materials provided.
Recommended for ages 5-12. No registration required.
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Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Explore the Year of the Snake with crafts and activities! Presented by the Alliance of Chinese Culture and Arts.
Designed for ages 12 and under.
You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement and fun.
Recommended for ages 1 – 4. Siblings and nursing parents are always welcome.
Sensory-friendly items including noise-reduction headphones and…
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Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills.
Recommended for ages 3 – 6.
Registration not required.
Bring your family to enjoy books, songs and other activities while building early literacy skills.
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Does your child communicate using sign language? Join our community of support for families with children who have speech delays, are unable to vocalize, are deaf and hard of hearing, or use sign language for other reasons. This informal…
You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement and fun.
Recommended for ages 1 – 4.
The purpose of this program is to provide a supportive environment for students to focus on their studies, receive homework help, and engage in enrichment activities. The goals of the program are to support academic achievement…
Hang out with friends, use your imagination and create something fun with LEGO. We will have bricks out for you to free build with or try our LEGO challenge prompt! You can drop in for a little while or the entire time.
Recommended for…
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Adopt, name and decorate your own stuffed puppy using fabric markers, tempura paint and other goodies!
All materials provided.
Registration closed
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Join us Mondays at 4 pm for Kid's Yoga, led by certified kids yoga instructor, Candace Rhoill of The Little Yogi.For ages 5-9.
Need a place where you can doodle in peace? Need help with a certain technique or element of drawing?
Youth are invited to come to the Greenhills branch to hang out while we draw together! All skill and interest levels welcome: the idea is…
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Join us Mondays at 4:30 pm for Preschool Yoga, led by certified kids yoga instructor, Candace Rhoill of The Little Yogi. For ages 2.5 - 5.