Preschool Story Time
Thursday, July 18, 2019
9:30am - 10:00am
Preschool Story Time combines stories, songs and crafts for kids from 3-5 years old. There is no Preschool Story Time on July 4.
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Coil Pottery Workshop
Thursday, July 18, 2019
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create a coil pot our of clay the first week, and paint it the second week. Children' must be able to attend both sessions.
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Family Story Time
Thursday, July 18, 2019
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children from birth through age 6 and their families will enjoy stories, songs and fun activities together. Feel free to wear your pajamas! There is no Family Story Time on July 4.
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Baby Bookworms
Friday, July 19, 2019
9:30am - 10:00am
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby! For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver. There's no Baby Bookworms on July 5.
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Stories in the Park
Friday, July 19, 2019
11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for outdoor stories at 11AM in our beautiful parks! Friday, June 7: Circle Park (97th and Homan) Friday, June 14: Duffy Park (92nd and Millard) Thursday, June 20: Yukich Field StoryWalk (89th and Kedzie) Friday, June 21: Kennedy Park (88th and California) Friday, July 12: Bejcek Park (90th and Troy) Friday, July 19: 50-Acre Park (91st and Rockwell)
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Baby Prom!
Saturday, July 20, 2019
9:30am - 10:30am
Come in your cutest outfits and bring your best smiles to our Baby Prom for parents and kids ages 3 and younger. We'll practice our coolest dance moves, have a morning snack, and make our very own prom king and prom queen crowns!
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Cuentos en Español--Story Time in Spanish
Saturday, July 20, 2019
10:30am - 11:00am
Hora de cuentos para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta edad escolar y para sus padres. Libros, canciones y rimas se presentarán totalmente en español. Presentado por St. Xavier Birth-3 y señorita Jessica. This storytime features books, rhymes and songs in Spanish for children and families. Presented by St. Xavier Birth-3 and Miss Jessica.
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EP Cares: Caturday!
Saturday, July 20, 2019
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Celebrate Caturday and do something good by making toys for the dogs and cats currently making their home at The Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago. People ages 10 and up can drop in anytime from 2:30pm-4:30pm to make a kitty sachet or a dog pull toy. Teens needing service hours can earn up to two hours. Feel free to bring an old t-shirt, button-down shirt, sheet, or pillow case to turn into a cat or dog toy.
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Harry Potter Spelling Bee
Monday, July 22, 2019
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wands at the ready, witches and wizards! Kids ages 15 and under are invited to participate in a spelling bee that exclusively features words from the wizarding world of Harry Potter! Costumes are strongly encouraged!
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Toddler Time
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
9:30am - 10:00am
Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. There is no Toddler Time on July 2.
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Slime Time!
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Make your own custom-made slime and learn all about the science behind it! Please register. For kids entering grades k-5.
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Slime Time!
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Make your own custom-made slime and learn all about the science behind it! Please register. For kids entering grades k-5.
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Toddler Time
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
9:30am - 10:00am
Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. There is no Toddler Time on July 3.
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Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Preschool Story Time combines stories, songs and crafts for kids from 3-5 years old. There is no Preschool Story Time on July 3.
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Night Science: Creatures of the Night
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Who is awake and moving when we're all in bed? Night creatures! Hear stories and explore the science behind some of our favorite nocturnal animals. For kids entering grades K-5.
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Preschool Story Time
Thursday, July 25, 2019
9:30am - 10:00am
Preschool Story Time combines stories, songs and crafts for kids from 3-5 years old. There is no Preschool Story Time on July 4.
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Interactive Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Movie
Thursday, July 25, 2019
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Get ready to take a trip into a world of pure imagination! Sing along with the Oompa Loompas and cheer Charlie on his way through Willy Wonka's amazing, fabulous, stupendous, chocolate factory in the original 1971 movie version. Each registered child receives a free Perform-A-Long Fun Pack.
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Family Story Time
Thursday, July 25, 2019
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children from birth through age 6 and their families will enjoy stories, songs and fun activities together. Feel free to wear your pajamas! There is no Family Story Time on July 4.
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Baby Bookworms
Friday, July 26, 2019
9:30am - 10:00am
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby! For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver. There's no Baby Bookworms on July 5.
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Uniquely Me: A Children's Musical
Friday, July 26, 2019
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Confident Christine shares an original story and songs about how we all are different but very special in our own unique ways! Perfect for kids in preschool through 2nd grade.
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DIY Days
Friday, July 26, 2019
3:00pm - 3:45pm
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of do-it-yourself projects! Bring out your creative side! For kids entering grades 4-7. Please register for each activity you are attending. June 14 and 21--Nylon Screen Printing (must be able to attend both days) June 28--Bottle Cap Jewelry July 5--Chalk Rockets July 12--Glow Bowling July 26--Dream Journals
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Evergreen Idol
Monday, July 29, 2019
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Can you play the kazoo? Do a birdcall? Hula hoop? Whatever your trick or talent, showcase it at our talent show, judged by our Junior Library Volunteers. Registration forms are at the Children's Services Desk. All performers should fill out and return a registration form by Thursday, July 25.
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Birthday Bash
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Join us as we listen to stories about birthdays and celebrate all of our birthdays with games, snacks and an edible craft!
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