Storytimes near WEST CHICAGO AVENUE BRANCH

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Drop in for games, crafts, art, or to just hang out in a teen-only space. Snacks provided. 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Interested in making music your new hobby or career? Get started at this workshop where DJ DaiGroovie will walk you through what you need to know. Drop in to learn the basics of music production and beat-making in FruityLoops studios. Also, learn how to sample, count rhythms, and beginner music theory to sound like your genre of choice! For teens 13 to 19. DJ DaiGroovie, also known as Np0, is an eclectic DJ, artist, producer, and author from Chicago’s West Side known for blending innovation with groove-driven sound. He has performed at major events, including the Pygmalion Festival, where he opened for JPEGMAFIA, as well as performances for Lori Lightfoot and venues across the Midwest. Holding a degree in Music Technology and currently pursuing his master’s, he combines technical expertise with a strong artistic vision. He is also the author of Transcend , a gender-affirming self-care planner. Through music, writing, and art, DJ DaiGroovie creates spaces that uplift underrepresented voices and bring attention to overlooked issues. Learn more about his work  here! 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Join us for a screening of Barbershop.  Slick comedy-drama about a day in the life of the cutups who work and hang out at a barbershop on Chicago's South Side. Ice Cube plays Calvin Palmer, an entrepreneurial soul who inherits his father's struggling hair business. Unfortunately, Calvin doesn't want to be the head honcho, so he sells the shop to a local loan shark---a move that greatly upsets his regulars. ©Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.- Runtime 102 minutes - 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Join us for a screening of Roll Bounce.  There's nothing Lil' about rapper Bow Wow's big-time performance in this amiable, entertaining coming-of-age tale, anchored by the strain between a widower (Chi McBride) and his son (Bow Wow), who's caught up in the roller-disco scene in 1970s Chicago. Wesley Jonathan, Jurnee Smollett, Meagan Good, Brandon T. Jackson, Marcus T. Paulk, Rick Gonzalez, Khleo Thomas, Kellita Smith, Mike Epps, Charlie Murphy, Wayne Brady. ©Twentieth Century Fox. - Runtime 112 minutes - 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Come in to paint, sip, eat, socialize and have fun! We will also be showing Superman to watch while you paint. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind. For kids and teens 3 to 19. Warner Bros.| 122 minutes | Rated PG-13 Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Try to make your own functioning Ferris wheel out of popsicle sticks and glue. Whoever completes the challenge first gets a prize! Snacks provided.  For tweens and teens, 9 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Come in to paint, sip, eat, socialize and have fun! We will also be showing Superman to watch while you paint. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind. For kids and teens 3 to 19. Warner Bros.| 122 minutes | Rated PG-13 Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Come in to paint, sip, eat, socialize and have fun! We will also be showing Lilo & Stitch  to watch while you paint. A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, Lilo & Stitch is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. For kids and teens 3 to 19. Walt Disney Pictures | 108 minutes | Rated PG Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Use acrylic paint markers and nature inspired stencils to decorate your own tote bag! All supplies are provided. For adults, teens and kids 6 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Drop in for games, crafts, art, or to just hang out in a teen-only space. Snacks provided. 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Come in to paint, sip, eat, socialize and have fun! We will also be showing Lilo & Stitch  to watch while you paint. A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, Lilo & Stitch is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. For kids and teens 3 to 19. Walt Disney Pictures | 108 minutes | Rated PG Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Pull string through acrylic paint to create a beautiful abstract flower on canvas. All supplies 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Join us as we watch National Treasure (2004) A modern-day fortune hunter races to find an ancient treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers. For all ages. Walt Disney Pictures | 131 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Grammy® nominated artist Nanny Nikki loves to sing and to bring life to classic children's songs for early childhood as well as some original music. Join her for a fun, high energy and interactive musical show including sing-along songs, dancing, puppets and more!  For ages 0 to 6. 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Second City's Improv drop-in classes are the perfect introduction to exploring your creativity through laughter and play. No prior experience is necessary for these fun and relaxed improv workshops. Meet new people, learn games & exercises and share 90-minutes of laughs each time you join us. 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Join us for stories, songs, movement and more! Stay for a fun craft.  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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Drop in for games, crafts, art, or to just hang out in a teen-only space. Snacks provided. 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Let's get messy! We're going to be doing some fun and tactile STEM projects including slime and puffy paint.  For ages 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.

West Chicago Avenue, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Join us to watch Adventures in Babysitting (1987) A babysitter scrambles to rescue her friend stranded in Chicago, bringing her charges with her along the way while experiencing a variety of problems along the way in this adventure comedy. For all ages. Walt Disney Pictures | 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.