Upcoming Events

In honor of her 250th birthday this month, join us on Saturday, December 6th, for a visit with Jane Austen herself! 

Are you a teen and a fan of art? Join us for a presentation by Kelsey from the FIGGE!

It's the final Monster Movie Monday of 2025, and we're showing a classic tale of sci-fi horror. Join us for snacks and a monstrous movie! 

Note that this film is Rated R for violence and gore.

Learn how to play the popular trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh! and get some free cards! Get ready to duel!!

Please note this group will start meeting on the third Wednesday of each month (rather than the third Thursday) beginning in September! 

Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Group, and learn about volunteering at the library. At TAG, you will:

Join us for a night of fun at the Watts-Midtown Branch! We're taking advantage of our extended hours (thanks Bucktown!) to offer a free evening of snacks and entertainment for teens. Join us for retro gaming and pizza in the Teen Space. 

Inspired by a current Figge art exhibit, this class focuses on the works of  Post Impressionist  Suzanne Valadon, a cat lover who used images of her cat, Raminous, in many of her paintings.

It's winter break, so why not join us for a fantastic feline craft: make a wall hanging inspired by Derpy from "KPop Demon Hunters." We'll provide the cardboard head, so come ready to paint!

Monster Movie Monday is back, and we're showing one of 2024's most thrilling vampire films. Join us for snacks and a monstrous movie!

Note that this film is Rated R for violence and gore.

A Library of Things tutorial! Demonstration of our Cricut Heat Press, which can be checked out with an Illinois library card. Bring a t-shirt or other small fabric item to personalize, and we'll show you how it's done! 

Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Group, and learn about volunteering at the library. At TAG, you will:

Join us for a night of fun at the Watts-Midtown Branch! We're taking advantage of our extended hours (thanks Bucktown!) to offer a free evening of snacks and entertainment for teens. Join us for retro gaming and pizza in the Teen Space. 

Join us for a unique evening of learning about animal biology with science educator Andrea Martinez!

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!

Join us for a fantastic feline craft: make a wall hanging inspired by Derpy from "KPop Demon Hunters." We'll provide the cardboard head, so come ready to paint!

Join us for Monster Movie Monday, where we're showing one of 2025's most thrilling vampire films. Join us for snacks and a monstrous movie!

Note that this film is Rated R for violence and gore.

February is Library Lovers Month, so join us for this creative bookend craft! Design your own light up bookend to take home, and give your bookshelves a literal glow-up.

Remembering Black history.....

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!

Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Group, and learn about volunteering at the library. At TAG, you will:

Join us for a night of fun at the Watts-Midtown Branch! We're taking advantage of our extended hours (thanks Bucktown!) to offer a free evening of snacks and entertainment for teens. Join us for retro gaming and pizza in the Teen Space. 

Go Ask Alice -- the Movie

More details and registration opportunity to come!