Storytimes near HUMBOLDT PARK BRANCH

Humboldt Park, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

Let our great city inspire your crafting! This week we're doing pot painting. For kids 5 and up. How to Attend Register by 10:30 a.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Due to space limitations, please include the total number of children and adults as attendees when you register. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Humboldt Park, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

Join the Humboldt Park Branch for a morning bird walk through Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park. We are joined by Robyn from the  Chicago Ornithological Society . We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow. If you have your own pair, please bring them along!  Registration is required! All children must be accompanied by an adult.  How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Humboldt Park, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

Explore creatures of the Earth from a hundred million years ago with this "museum-in-a-box" kit! You can enjoy interacting with a curated selection of high-quality fossils from their own library branch without having to travel far or pay museum admission!  For ages 12 to 19.  Registration is preferred since supplies are limited. How to Attend This event takes place in person. Questions about visiting the library? Check out our Using the Library FAQs . Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Humboldt Park, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

When was the last time you wrote a letter? This is your chance to sift through larger themes through the art of letter writing.  Every other month we will read a letter that wrestles a specific theme, then you'll have the option of writing your own letter using the supplies provided. This letter will not be shared or sent; it's a chance to explore the topic through the form of letter writing.  July's theme is "Chicago".  Basic writing supplies will be provided.  Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Humboldt Park, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

Join our teen interns and create an abstract drawing inspired by the art of Richard Hunt. This studio program is designed in partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago. For families with kids of all ages. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email  access@chipublib.org  to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Humboldt Park, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

Explore creatures of the Earth from a hundred million years ago with this "museum-in-a-box" kit! You can enjoy interacting with a curated selection of high-quality fossils from their own library branch without having to travel far or pay museum admission!  For ages 12 to 19.  Registration is preferred since supplies are limited. How to Attend This event takes place in person. Questions about visiting the library? Check out our  Using the Library FAQs . Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email  access@chipublib.org  to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Humboldt Park, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

We're making a replica of the Sears Tower! Come and help. For ages 12 to 19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Humboldt Park, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

Have fun and build literacy at the same time with stories, songs, rhymes and a craft! For kids 18 months to 5. How to Attend Register by 10:30 a.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Due to space limitations, please include the total number of children and adults as attendees when you register. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Humboldt Park, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

The Illinois State Treasurer is holding $5 billion in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs. A representative from the Illinois State Treasurer’s office will be at the Humboldt Park Branch to assist you in checking if the State is holding any money owed to you through its ICash program . Your property will be returned at no cost with the proper identification, so drop in to see what you are owed! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. (Photo Source: Illinois Treasurer)

Humboldt Park, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

Join our teen interns and create an abstract drawing inspired by the art of Richard Hunt. This studio program is designed in partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago. For families with kids of all ages. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email  access@chipublib.org  to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Humboldt Park, YOUmedia, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

The Insect Asylum is bringing a collection of specimens to YOUmedia for a hands-on natural science experience! Engage in curiosity while exploring their collection of specimens, including native butterfly, moth, cicada and beetle specimens, pelts, feathers, bones, fossils, rocks, taxidermy and a fear factor activity station.  For students who have finished grades 5 to 12. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Humboldt Park, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

Join us to learn to play Magic: The Gathering! Magic   is an exciting, strategic fantasy trading card game. We have lots of Magic cards to give away, thanks to donations from Magikids  and generous patrons. Participants will make (and keep!) a Magic deck, and then we will go over how to play!  Already know how to play? Come by and let's duel!  For students in grades 6 to 12. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Humboldt Park, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

Image Credit: Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene Join Humboldt Park staff and Envision Unlimited for an art/ecology workshop!  Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene is a large-scale civic engagement art project comprised of over 10,000 bird replicas made by citizens of the world to raise awareness about bird building collisions.  Participants will be provided a blank bird body, assigned a specific bird that died in 2023 from window collisions in Chicago, and led through the crafting process to create a replica. Embracing an environmentally sustainable practice, we will use donated fabric scraps that would otherwise end up in the landfill. Birds will be tagged with their common and scientific name, date of death and the name and hometown of the artist. Information and materials for making home windows safer for birds will also be available during the workshop. The goal of Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene's project is create a “red carpet” of birds measuring the length of a football field and exhibited across the US and Canada to raise awareness about bird safe windows and celebrate the over 300 species of birds that migrate across North America.  The workshop is open to adults, teens, and families with children age 10+. This is a wonderful way for parents to connect with kids through a crafting event while discussing wildlife conservation.  Bird crafting takes 30 - 60 minutes depending upon the individual!  Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Humboldt Park, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

Let our great city inspire your crafting! Paint your own Chicago flag. For kids 5 and up. How to Attend Register by 10:30 a.m. the day before the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Due to space limitations, please include the total number of children and adults as attendees when you register. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Humboldt Park, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

Join our teen interns and create an abstract drawing inspired by the art of Richard Hunt. This studio program is designed in partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago. For families with kids of all ages. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email  access@chipublib.org  to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Humboldt Park, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

We're making a replica of the Sears Tower! Come and help. For ages 12 to 19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Humboldt Park, 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647

Come to YOUmedia for a multi-media Puerto Rican flag project! We'll use paint, felt, button, and other supplies to build a big Puerto Rican flag! For ages 12 through 19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.