Storytimes near ALBANY PARK BRANCH

Albany Park, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

It's your time! Come relax and hang out in our YOUmedia teen space. Play some games, read, get crafty, or simply chill with friends in our air conditioning and enjoy the summer. 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.

Albany Park, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

Become a master builder at the library. We provide the LEGO® bricks; you provide the imagination. For ages 4 and up. Space limitations may apply. 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.

Albany Park, Community Room, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

Join Albany Park for a discussion of Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake. Living at the border between life and non-life, fungi use diverse cocktails of potent enzymes and acids to disassemble some of the most stubborn substances on the planet, turning rock into soil and wood into compost, allowing plants to grow. Fungi not only help create soil, they send out networks of tubes that enmesh roots and link plants together in the "Wood Wide Web". Merlin Sheldrake's revelatory introduction to this world will show us how fungi, and our relationships with them, are more astonishing than we could have imagined. 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.

Albany Park, Community Room, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

Stress often shows up in our bodies before we even realize it. This beginner-friendly workshop combines breathing practices, gentle stretching, and guided relaxation to help participants release physical tension and improve overall well-being. Participants will leave with practical tools they can use at home to support emotional balance and relaxation. No prior experience is necessary, and all movements can be adapted to your comfort level. 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.

Albany Park, Community Room, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

We're back! Now in its sixth installment, Albany Park's Bread Club supports bakers and powers sourdough creations with starter distribution, workshops, e-mail support, and exclusive access to our baker's tool library. You only need to register once for the entire three-month program. We offer weekday and weekend meet-ups and it's up to you how often you come. For best results, please try to attend at least one meet-up each month. We focus on naturally leavened, or sourdough, breads. Librarian baker Scott bakes obsessively and he loves helping people navigate their sourdough adventure. 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.

Albany Park, Community Room, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

Join us and watch Out of My Mind as part of Disability Pride Month. Melody Brooks is navigating sixth grade as a nonverbal wheelchair user who has cerebral palsy. With the help of some assistive technology and her devoted allies, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it. © Disney | 102 minutes | Rated TV-PG Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. Accessibility English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.

Albany Park, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

Are you curious about the cool tech in our teen space? Come visit and play with our 3D printer, vinyl cutter, digital camera, and more in our teen space. No experience is necessary, just your curiosity!  For ages 10 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.

Albany Park, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

It's your time! Come relax and hang out in our YOUmedia teen space. Play some games, read, get crafty, or simply chill with friends in our air conditioning and enjoy the summer.  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.

Albany Park, Community Room, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

¿Quiere practicar hablar y comprender inglés y mejorar sus habilidades comunicativas? Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación con Literacy Chicago y mejore su capacidad de comunicarse. Este grupo de conversación es para personas que ya saben algo de inglés y les gustaría practicar más. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con info@literacychicago.org o llame al (312) 858-6020. Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate. This conversation group is for people who already know some English and would like more practice. This group focuses on having lively discussions about current events, life in Chicago, and many other topics. Learn to be more confident in expressing yourself in English, gain conversational vocabulary, meet new people, and have fun! For more information, contact info@literacychicago.org or call (312) 858-6020. 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.

Albany Park, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

Join us for stories, songs and movement activities. For children 2 to 5 with a caregiver. 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.

Albany Park, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

Let's focus on our health! Join us in the teen space as we explore some options to relieve stress and anxiety, including coloring, fidget toys, sensory bottles, and more.  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.

Albany Park, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

It's your time! Come relax and hang out in our YOUmedia teen space. Play some games, read, get crafty, or simply chill with friends in our air conditioning and enjoy the summer. 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.

Albany Park, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

Become a master builder at the library. We provide the LEGO® bricks; you provide the imagination. For ages 4 and up. Space limitations may apply. 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.

Albany Park, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

Using a mix of kindness, music and humor, ScribbleMonster encourages his audience to participate and think in creative ways. Jim’s award-winning approach to music, movement and other activities sparks the imagination and provides children with open-ended opportunities for creative expression. Sing, think, play, dance, share ideas and get creative with ScribbleMonster!  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.

Albany Park, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

Are you curious about the cool tech in our teen space? Come visit and play with our 3D printer, vinyl cutter, digital camera, and more in our teen space. No experience is necessary, just your curiosity!  For ages 10 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.

Albany Park, Community Room, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

This workshop educates parents on understanding video game maturity ratings and the potential risks of excessive screen time. It provides practical strategies for monitoring children’s technology use and setting healthy digital boundaries at home. Objectives: Teach parents how to interpret and use video game ratings to make informed decisions. Equip parents with tools to set limits and boundaries on their children’s screen time. Raise awareness about the potential negative impacts of unmonitored gaming and technology use. 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.

Albany Park, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

It's your time! Come relax and hang out in our YOUmedia teen space. Play some games, read, get crafty, or simply chill with friends in our air conditioning and enjoy the summer.  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.

Albany Park, Community Room, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

¿Quiere practicar hablar y comprender inglés y mejorar sus habilidades comunicativas? Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación con Literacy Chicago y mejore su capacidad de comunicarse. Este grupo de conversación es para personas que ya saben algo de inglés y les gustaría practicar más. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con info@literacychicago.org o llame al (312) 858-6020. Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate. This conversation group is for people who already know some English and would like more practice. This group focuses on having lively discussions about current events, life in Chicago, and many other topics. Learn to be more confident in expressing yourself in English, gain conversational vocabulary, meet new people, and have fun! For more information, contact info@literacychicago.org or call (312) 858-6020. 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.

Albany Park, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

Join us for stories, songs and movement activities. For children 2 to 5 with a caregiver. 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.

Albany Park, 3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808

Let's focus on our health! Join us in the teen space as we explore some options to relieve stress and anxiety, including coloring, fidget toys, sensory bottles, and more.  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.