Storytimes near DUNNING

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Join our story time especially for our littlest patrons! We share songs, rhymes and books. Half an hour of story time is followed by half an hour of play. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. 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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Unearth your curiosity as we dig into the incredible science that’s all around us! Harness the powers of pressure and energy with our Toilet Tornado! Experiment with physical vs. chemical changes with our Disappearing Polymer! Observe the effects of physical explosions, angles and trajectory with our Hydro-Cannon! If you didn’t already love science, you’ll really “dig it” after this program, featuring tons of audience interaction. For kids 5 and up. How to Attend Register by 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 8. 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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Join Micaela, Social Services Project Assistant with Hunger Free America for a free public benefit's informational session and SNAP/WIC screenings. Hunger Free America is a national non-profit working to end domestic hunger and ensure all Americans have access to nutritious food. If you or a loved one is struggling to make ends meet and need support, come learn more about Illinois state benefits and see if you qualify for SNAP and WIC! Refreshments 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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Join Jenny at the Dunning Branch and Erika from the Dunning Read Natural Area to make a bookmark from native plants.  First, Jenny and Erika will lead a walk through the Dunning Read Natural Area to pick leaves and native flowers. We will meet at 4050 N Oak Park Avenue. Once we collect our flowers and leaves, we will go back to the Dunning Branch and use watercolor paper and hammers to imprint the floral design. Additional supplies such as watercolors, markers, stamps will be provided to spruce up the bookmarks. Lastly, we will laminate the bookmarks so you will have a way to keep your place in your new favorite book. photo courtesy of Dunning staff 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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Get creative and decorate your own apron using fabric markers and Cricut heat press vinyl 🖌️ For teens 13 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. [USE FOR ONLINE] How to Attend This event takes place on Zoom. [Register at least 24 hours before the event.] Only one registration per household is needed. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. Automatic transcription is included in all CPL events using Zoom. 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. Attending CPL Online Events Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs .

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Stop by the Help Desk and pick up a fun craft to take home. While supplies last. For ages 2 to 13. 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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Meet Zach, our Chess Champion and strategy coach! Whether you're learning how the pieces move or looking to improve your tournament skills, Zach is excited to share winning strategies, tactical secrets and the fun of chess with players ages 8 to 13 at all skill levels . Zach has been playing chess since he was 4 years old and has developed a passion for strategy, competition, and teaching others. With a US Chess rating of 1800, he has competed in tournaments throughout the United States and Poland. For kids 8 to 13. 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. Please include only the total number of children 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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Join Jenny and the Dunning Cookbook Club for a discussion of a monthly cookbook pick and recipe review. Check out the book, test out as many recipes as you like, then we'll dish on what worked and what didn't! If you'd like to bring a recipe from the book, we can provide plates and utensils to make it a party.  NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY San Francisco Chronicle * NPR * Epicurious * Newsday * KCRW's Good Food * The Fader * American Express Essentials Alison Roman's Salted Butter and Chocolate Chunk Shortbread made her Instagram-famous. But all of the recipes in Dining In have one thing in common: they make even the most oven-phobic or restaurant-crazed person want to stay home and cook. They prove that casual doesn't have to mean boring, simple doesn't have to be uninspired, and that more steps or ingredients don't always translate to a better plate of food. Vegetable-forward but with an affinity for a mean steak and a deep regard for fresh fish, Dining In is all about building flavor and saving time. Alison's ingenuity seduces seasoned cooks, while her warm, edgy writing makes these recipes practical and approachable enough for the novice. With 125 recipes for effortlessly chic dishes that are full of quick-trick techniques (think slathering roast chicken in anchovy butter, roasting citrus to ramp up the flavor, and keeping boiled potatoes in the fridge for instant crispy smashed potatoes), she proves that dining in brings you just as much joy as eating out. 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.

Dunning, Community Room, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Put on your lab coat and learn the science behind making ice cream! For kids 6 to 13. 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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Bring your imagination and design your own Perler Bead creation. For kids 6 to 13. 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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Mr. Firu’s Abra-ka-dabra magic show is very interactive and a lot of fun!  You will be amazed… and probably laugh a lot, too! For kids 3 and up. How to Attend No registration required. This program will take place outside in the Reading Garden. In case of inclement weather, we will move indoors to our library community room. Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket.  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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Join our story time especially for our littlest patrons! We share songs, rhymes and books. Half an hour of story time is followed by half an hour of play. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. 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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Hang out, play games, and make art at the library!  For 6th grade and up. 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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Come to Dunning for an adult grab and go kit with examples of how to write a cover letter and resume, tips on how to find resume/job/interview books in the library and a flyer for printing your resume.  Folders are near the circulation desk and next to our job opportunities binder.  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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Get your creative juices flowing and create! A variety of art materials are available for use. For kids 3 and up. 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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Stop by the Help Desk and pick up a fun craft to take home. While supplies last. For ages 2 to 13. 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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Come create your own cloud lantern and light up your room with something you designed! 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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Explore a variety of awesome animals for a fun and interactive wildlife education show. Audience members of all ages can learn fascinating things about the animals and will have the opportunity to touch some of them. For ages 3 and up. How to Attend Register by 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19. 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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Join Jenny at Dunning for a monthly book discussion. This month we will read and discuss The God of the Woods . "When Barbara Van Laar is discovered missing from her summer camp bunk one morning in August 1975, it triggers a panicked, terrified search. Losing a camper is a horrific tragedy under any circumstances, but Barbara isn't just any camper: she's the daughter of the wealthy family who owns the camp--as well as the opulent nearby estate, and most of the land in sight. And this isn't the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared in this region. Barbara's older brother also went missing 16 years earlier, never to be found. How could this have happened yet again? Out of this gripping beginning, Liz Moore weaves a ... textured drama, both emotionally nuanced and propelled by a double-barreled mystery"-- Titles will be updated throughout the year.  Copies of the book will be available at the branch. 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.

Dunning, 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Join us for a fun craft turning boring paper bags into mini houses. For kids 6 to 13. 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.