Storytimes near WALKER BRANCH

Walker, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Interested in learning Spanish? Join this six-week beginner course for adults and start using Spanish right away. Participants will practice speaking and listening through simple conversation and guided activities. Topics include greetings, asking questions, numbers, pronunciation, and everyday real-life phrases. Joanna Raygoza has been teaching beginner Spanish classes at local libraries since early 2026. She uses Spanish daily at home with her family and focuses on practical, conversation-based instruction for adult learners. Registration is encouraged. Photo provided by Joanna Raygoza 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.

Walker, Adult Octagon Room, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Join the Walker Branch on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm for book discussions for adults. The July book selection is  Yellowface by R. F. Kuang. You may pick up a copy of the next title after each discussion at the Walker Branch circulation desk. 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.

Walker, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Miss Nancy and her friends Henrietta the Chicken, Opera Cat and Jack the Puppet read funny books, sing silly songs, do action rhymes and crafts. Join us for playgroup after. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend Register by the start of the last 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. Photo Source: Nancy, CPL

Walker, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Are you a Canadian? As of December 15, 2025, you might be! If you have direct lineage (even beyond one generation) to a Canadian ancestor, you are now a Canadian citizen who may apply for a citizenship certificate.  Attendees will discuss and support each other as we explore Canadian Citizenship Certificate application provisions, processes, research, and resources. 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.

Walker, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

All bodies are invited to hang out and experience some easy yoga. Students will be lead through simple stretches and yoga poses.  Beginners are welcome! Dress comfortably.  Lily is a multidisciplinary artist and healing guide who weaves together movement, music, and mindfulness. She has a background in yoga, dance, music, and holistic healing. Photo provided by: Lily 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.

Walker, Teen Area, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Come join us at the branch for chess with Dave. Learn to play, improve your game and start your journey to becoming a master of chess! The game has been around for centuries. Come see what the deal is. Once you start playing, you will never stop! For teens and kids 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.

Walker, Teen Area, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

How does an evening of fun and games sound? Come join us for games and socializing. For tweens and teens 10 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.

Walker, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Interested in learning Spanish? Join this six-week beginner course for adults and start using Spanish right away. Participants will practice speaking and listening through simple conversation and guided activities. Topics include greetings, asking questions, numbers, pronunciation, and everyday real-life phrases. Joanna Raygoza has been teaching beginner Spanish classes at local libraries since early 2026. She uses Spanish daily at home with her family and focuses on practical, conversation-based instruction for adult learners. Registration is encouraged. Photo provided by Joanna Raygoza 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.

Walker, Teen Area, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Let's get creative! Materials for bracelets, artwork and even clay sculptures are available, while supplies last. Come have some fun while showcasing your creative side! For teens and tweens 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.

Walker, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Miss Nancy and her friends Henrietta the Chicken, Opera Cat and Jack the Puppet read funny books, sing silly songs, do action rhymes and crafts. Join us for playgroup after. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend Register by the start of the last 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. Photo Source: Nancy, CPL

Walker, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Join Dr. Dominic Pacyga for this fantastic lecture! This illustrated lecture will deal with the religious, ethnic, and cultural roots of the city’s political machine dating back to the 1870s. The machine grew out of Hardscrabble neighborhoods such as Bridgeport and the Near West Side to dominate the city’s politics. It thrived among the communal Jewish and Catholic neighborhoods that gave it birth. The machine went into decline in the late 1960s a result of cultural, demographic, and economic factors, but its influence is still felt across the city. 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.

Walker, Community Room, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Join us for a screening of  Rookie of the Year! An awkward 12-year-old, who is a lousy baseball player, is transformed into a star pitcher after a freak injury to his arm. © Twentieth Century Fox  -- PG -- 103 mins  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.

Walker, Community Room, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Join us for a film screening of  The Lake House.   Fantasy romance set in Chicago about a doctor and an architect who somehow manage to exchange letters even though they are living two years apart from each other. © Warner Bros., 99 minutes, rated 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.

Walker, Community Room, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Join us for a sensory friendly screening of Chicago This musical treat about murder, celebrity, adultery, flashy lawyers, starry-eyed chorines and all that jazz won Best Picture (and five other Academy Awards). ©Miramax-- 113 mins-- PG-13 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.

Walker, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

A galactic, coming-of-age adventure about the science of outer space and an artist's journey to embracing his unique passions. With engaging storytelling, puppetry and creative characters (a romantic star, a party-loving photon, and a mischievous alien), Captain Curiosity brings the world of stars, black holes, light and color to life! Enjoy exploring connections between art and science, all while touching on larger themes of empathy and change.  For ages 3 and up. How to Attend Register by 5 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.

Walker, Teen Area, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Let's get creative! Materials for bracelets, artwork and even clay sculptures are available, while supplies last. Come have some fun while showcasing your creative side! For teens and tweens 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.

Walker, Teen Area, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

How does an evening of fun and games sound? Come join us for games and socializing. For tweens and teens 10 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.

Walker, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Interested in learning Spanish? Join this six-week beginner course for adults and start using Spanish right away. Participants will practice speaking and listening through simple conversation and guided activities. Topics include greetings, asking questions, numbers, pronunciation, and everyday real-life phrases. Joanna Raygoza has been teaching beginner Spanish classes at local libraries since early 2026. She uses Spanish daily at home with her family and focuses on practical, conversation-based instruction for adult learners. Registration is encouraged. Photo provided by Joanna Raygoza 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.

Walker, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Miss Nancy and her friends Henrietta the Chicken, Opera Cat and Jack the Puppet read funny books, sing silly songs, do action rhymes and crafts. Join us for playgroup after. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend Register by the start of the last 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. Photo Source: Nancy, CPL

Walker, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Are you a Canadian? As of December 15, 2025, you might be! If you have direct lineage (even beyond one generation) to a Canadian ancestor, you are now a Canadian citizen who may apply for a citizenship certificate.  Attendees will discuss and support each other as we explore Canadian Citizenship Certificate application provisions, processes, research, and resources. 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.

Walker, Teen Area, 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Come join us at the branch for chess with Dave. Learn to play, improve your game and start your journey to becoming a master of chess! The game has been around for centuries. Come see what the deal is. Once you start playing, you will never stop! For teens and kids 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.