Storytimes near NORTHTOWN BRANCH

Northtown, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Join us for hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activities every week. We're doing LEGO® challenges on June 18 and July 16! 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.

Northtown, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Who says LEGO are just for kids? Join the Chicago Architecture Center for a hands-on workshop and enjoy an interactive program of creativity, design, and fun. Learn about the Design Process while tackling a LEGO build challenge—perfect for first timers and seasoned builders. Enjoy a hands-on workshop where you’ll think like a designer and bring your unique creation to life. Your workshop registration includes one (1) pass for a future visit to the CAC!  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.

Northtown, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Join us for a discussion of  Whiskey Tender  by Deborah Jackson Taffa. "Whiskey Tender is a memoir of family and survival, coming-of-age on and off the reservation, and the frictions between being raised to strive towards the American dream while also coming into an understanding of how the narratives of the Quechan Nation and Laguna Pueblo heritages have been excluded from the central mythologies and structures of America" A limited number of copies are 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.

Northtown, Community Meeting Room, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Join us as we start a weekly chess club that will meet every Sunday afternoon. Local chess coach Isaac Adams will be with us for each meeting to teach and advise. 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.

Northtown, Community Meeting Room, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

As part of the Chicago YIVO Summer Festival of Yiddish Culture, we welcome Bibi Marcell and Gail Mangurten! Bibi and Gail will play Yiddish soul music that will warm your hearts and make you want to clap and sing along! Bibi Marcell has been performing throughout the world for many years, spending most of her time in the Chicago area. She began her singing career in her teens and later joined the Chicago Klezmer Ensemble. In addition to performing extensively on her own, Bibi is currently a featured vocalist with the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band. Between singing engagements, Bibi works as a freelance cantorial soloist and is the Education Director for Congregation Hakafa in Glencoe. She is also the mother of three beautiful children. Gail Mangurten is a pianist who has played in various bands and ensembles including Jazmer and The KlezMeydlech.  Gail is a versatile performer who is as comfortable playing Jewish music as she is playing American music in a variety of styles. Due to her versatility, she is in demand as an accompanist for both musical and theatrical productions. Gail also teaches privately and at Cappelli Institute of Music in Oak Park. 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.

Northtown, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Drop in for some arts and crafts for the whole family! For children 0 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.

Northtown, Community Meeting Room, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Are you a train gamer, Catan champion, dice roller, or just looking to pick-up a new hobby? Join us at the Northtown branch on Tuesday evenings for tabletop board game play! Choose from our selection of games or bring your own to share! Library staff will be available to teach games and connect you with other players. Bring a friend or meet a new one! Games offered will include: Avalon Calico Carcasonne (Big Box Edition) Catan Chicken VS. Hot Dog Codenames Coup Dog Park Dungeon Mayhem EL: The Chicago Transit Adventure Jaipur King of Tokyo King of Tokyo: Duel Flashpoint: Fire Rescue Fluxx Forbidden Island Fuse Go Nuts for Donuts! Gravwell Horrified: American Monsters Horrified: Universal Monsters Marvel Fluxx Onitama Planet Rallyman GT Sagrada Scrabble Sea Salt & Paper Sliding Stones Space Invaders Splendor Sushi Go! Party Terraforming Mars Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition Ticket to Ride Ticket to Ride: Amsterdam Ticket to Ride: First Journey Ticket to Ride: Rails and Sails Tsuro 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.

Northtown, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Join us as we read books, sing songs and enjoy rhymes! For children 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.

Northtown, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Join us for hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activities every week. We're doing LEGO® challenges on June 18 and July 16! 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.

Northtown, Community Meeting Room, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Are you an English language learner looking to practice your spoken English? Or are you currently taking our English Class for Beginners and looking for more help? Join us on Saturdays for our English Conversation Class from the Indo American Center! Each class is a drop-in session and no advance registration is required. For ages 6 and up. The Indo American Center (IAC) addresses the needs of South Asian immigrants as well as people from more than thirty nations over the world. IAC provides services that facilitate their adjustment, integration, and friendship with the wider society, nurture their sense of community, and foster appreciation for the diversity of culture and heritage. 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.

Northtown, Community Meeting Room, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Join us as we start a weekly chess club that will meet every Sunday afternoon. Local chess coach Isaac Adams will be with us for each meeting to teach and advise. 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.

Northtown, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Explore bilingual world-building and song with Otto Anzures Dadda and friends as they celebrate building community through puppetry. Changosnakedog and Friends delivers a vibrant, interactive, multicultural and bilingual live music experience featuring puppet rockstars. For families with kids 3 and up. Presented in partnership with The Goodman Theatre. An epic citywide year-long event— 100 Free Acts of Theater —activates all 50 wards of Chicago. Designed as a celebration of the artistic fabric of Chicago, The Goodman is partnering with Chicago Public Library and organizations across the city during its Centennial Season to amplify existing programming and collaborate on new efforts. 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.

Northtown, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Join fellow tweens this summer for some fun crafts and games. For kids 9 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.

Northtown, Community Meeting Room, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Are you a train gamer, Catan champion, dice roller, or just looking to pick-up a new hobby? Join us at the Northtown branch on Tuesday evenings for tabletop board game play! Choose from our selection of games or bring your own to share! Library staff will be available to teach games and connect you with other players. Bring a friend or meet a new one! Games offered will include: Avalon Calico Carcasonne (Big Box Edition) Catan Chicken VS. Hot Dog Codenames Coup Dog Park Dungeon Mayhem EL: The Chicago Transit Adventure Jaipur King of Tokyo King of Tokyo: Duel Flashpoint: Fire Rescue Fluxx Forbidden Island Fuse Go Nuts for Donuts! Gravwell Horrified: American Monsters Horrified: Universal Monsters Marvel Fluxx Onitama Planet Rallyman GT Sagrada Scrabble Sea Salt & Paper Sliding Stones Space Invaders Splendor Sushi Go! Party Terraforming Mars Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition Ticket to Ride Ticket to Ride: Amsterdam Ticket to Ride: First Journey Ticket to Ride: Rails and Sails Tsuro 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.

Northtown, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Join us as we read books, sing songs and enjoy rhymes! For children 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.

Northtown, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Join us for hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activities every week. We're doing LEGO® challenges on June 18 and July 16! 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.

Northtown, Community Meeting Room, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Are you an English language learner looking to practice your spoken English? Or are you currently taking our English Class for Beginners and looking for more help? Join us on Saturdays for our English Conversation Class from the Indo American Center! Each class is a drop-in session and no advance registration is required. For ages 6 and up. The Indo American Center (IAC) addresses the needs of South Asian immigrants as well as people from more than thirty nations over the world. IAC provides services that facilitate their adjustment, integration, and friendship with the wider society, nurture their sense of community, and foster appreciation for the diversity of culture and heritage. 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.

Northtown, Community Meeting Room, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Join us as we start a weekly chess club that will meet every Sunday afternoon. Local chess coach Isaac Adams will be with us for each meeting to teach and advise. 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.

Northtown, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Drop in for some arts and crafts for the whole family! For children 0 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.

Northtown, Community Meeting Room, 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

Are you a train gamer, Catan champion, dice roller, or just looking to pick-up a new hobby? Join us at the Northtown branch on Tuesday evenings for tabletop board game play! Choose from our selection of games or bring your own to share! Library staff will be available to teach games and connect you with other players. Bring a friend or meet a new one! Games offered will include: Avalon Calico Carcasonne (Big Box Edition) Catan Chicken VS. Hot Dog Codenames Coup Dog Park Dungeon Mayhem EL: The Chicago Transit Adventure Jaipur King of Tokyo King of Tokyo: Duel Flashpoint: Fire Rescue Fluxx Forbidden Island Fuse Go Nuts for Donuts! Gravwell Horrified: American Monsters Horrified: Universal Monsters Marvel Fluxx Onitama Planet Rallyman GT Sagrada Scrabble Sea Salt & Paper Sliding Stones Space Invaders Splendor Sushi Go! Party Terraforming Mars Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition Ticket to Ride Ticket to Ride: Amsterdam Ticket to Ride: First Journey Ticket to Ride: Rails and Sails Tsuro 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.