Storytimes near NORTH AUSTIN BRANCH

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Join us on Thursdays for Chair Yoga, a therapeutic class that aims to improve your range of motion, release your stress, and leave your body feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.  Traditional yoga poses including stretches, balance exercises and strengthening exercises are done using the chair. Please bring a towel and wear some comfortable clothes. How to Attend This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. 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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Join us for a hands-on cooking experience where teens learn basic kitchen skills while preparing simple and delicious recipes. Participants will explore food safety, nutrition, meal preparation, teamwork, and healthy cooking habits through interactive activities, demonstrations, and taste testing. For teens 13 to 18 June 11 June 25 July 9 July 23 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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Express yourself through art, writing, and storytelling. Teens will create original zines while exploring Chicago history, neighborhood stories, photography, collage, and creative writing. Participants will design, publish, and share their own self-made zines. Dates: June 12, 19, 26 July 10, 17, 24, 31 For teens 13 to 18 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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Join us for interactive stories, songs and playtime!  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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Join licensed instructor, Dena Taylor, for Chair Zumba - a modified Zumba workout using a chair. Move your body to the rhythm of the beat while sitting down! You will also learn a line dance or two. Standing is optional. Please bring water, a towel, and dress comfortably. 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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Get creative this summer with hands on DIY projects. Teens will explore sewing, painting, candle making, mosaics, neon sign design, upcycled art, and soap making while learning new skills and creating projects to take home. For teens 13 to 18 June 10 & 13 Basic Button SEWIN 101 June 17 & 20 Snack & Paintin June 24 & 27 Candle Creations July 8 & 11 Mosaic Makers July 15 & 18 Neon Sign Studio July 22 & 25 Upcycled Creations July 29 & August 1 Soap Making Lab Wednesdays & Saturdays 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Drop in to do various simple arts and crafts. For children 3 to 13 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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Drop in and use your imagination to build different LEGO challenges.  For ages 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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Join us in exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) through fun, hands-on activities.  For ages 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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Join us for a screening of the film Dog Man. When a dog and a police officer are injured together on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history. Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues his arch-nemesis: the feline supervillain Petey the Cat. But the rivalry between Dog Man and Petey is upended by the arrival of an adorable kitten clone of Petey, Lil Petey. ©Universal Pictures - 93 minutes - 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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Do you like writing, whether you write fiction or non-fiction, poetry or song? If so, this creative writing group is for you! We know that writing is a passion, and if you are passionate about writing, join us as we virtually share our work with each other, letting our creative juices flow. How to Attend This event takes place on Zoom. 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 .

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Get creative this summer with hands on DIY projects. Teens will explore sewing, painting, candle making, mosaics, neon sign design, upcycled art, and soap making while learning new skills and creating projects to take home. For teens 13 to 18 June 10 & 13 Basic Button SEWIN 101 June 17 & 20 Snack & Paintin June 24 & 27 Candle Creations July 8 & 11 Mosaic Makers July 15 & 18 Neon Sign Studio July 22 & 25 Upcycled Creations July 29 & August 1 Soap Making Lab Wednesdays & Saturdays 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Join us on Thursdays for Chair Yoga, a therapeutic class that aims to improve your range of motion, release your stress, and leave your body feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.  Traditional yoga poses including stretches, balance exercises and strengthening exercises are done using the chair. Please bring a towel and wear some comfortable clothes. How to Attend This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. 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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Express yourself through art, writing, and storytelling. Teens will create original zines while exploring Chicago history, neighborhood stories, photography, collage, and creative writing. Participants will design, publish, and share their own self-made zines. Dates: June 12, 19, 26 July 10, 17, 24, 31 For teens 13 to 18 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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Join us for interactive stories, songs and playtime!  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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Join licensed instructor, Dena Taylor, for Chair Zumba - a modified Zumba workout using a chair. Move your body to the rhythm of the beat while sitting down! You will also learn a line dance or two. Standing is optional. Please bring water, a towel, and dress comfortably. 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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Get creative this summer with hands on DIY projects. Teens will explore sewing, painting, candle making, mosaics, neon sign design, upcycled art, and soap making while learning new skills and creating projects to take home. For teens 13 to 18 June 10 & 13 Basic Button SEWIN 101 June 17 & 20 Snack & Paintin June 24 & 27 Candle Creations July 8 & 11 Mosaic Makers July 15 & 18 Neon Sign Studio July 22 & 25 Upcycled Creations July 29 & August 1 Soap Making Lab Wednesdays & Saturdays 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Join us for a screening of Sonic the Hedgehog  Based on the video game series published by Sega, the movie follows Sonic, an anthropomorphic hedgehog who runs at supersonic speeds, as he teams up with an unlikely sidekick to defeat a mad scientist wreaking havoc on the world. © Paramount Pictures PG | 99 minutes  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.

North Austin, 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Join us for a screening of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025) Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following the Flying Dutchman, a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate, to the deepest depths of the deep sea. Paramount Pictures - 1h 28 min - PG Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. How to Attend This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the library? Check out our Using the Library FAQs . Accessibility English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.