Anonymous Teen Writers Group

Every Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM.

Writers in grades 7-12 are invited to join us every week for some socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.


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Teen Talk

Wednesdays, November 01 & 15, 3:30 PM.

Make new friends with crafting, cookies, and conversation for people in grades 7-12.


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Anonymous Teen Writers Group

Every Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM.

Writers in grades 7-12 are invited to join us every week for some socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.


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Chess Club

Wednesday, October 25, 6:00 PM

Join our bi-weekly chess club for a few games in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere for high school aged players and older.


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2023 Dragon Award Winners

The Dragon Awards are a set of literary and media awards presented annually since 2016 for excellence in various categories of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels, movies, television, and games. The Dragon Awards are among the few awards nominated and voted on directly by fans.


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Maya-Camille Broussard on Baking with Love

Wednesday, November 08, 2023, 7:00 PM.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, join Maya Camille Broussard, star of Netflix’s Bake Squad, and owner of Chicago-based bakery, Justice of the Pies, for a demo from her cookbook of the same name.


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Anonymous Teen Writers Group

Every Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM.

Writers in grades 7-12 are invited to join us every week for some socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.


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Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

Saturday, October 14, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM.

Have you ever wondered how our tiny moon can cover the enormous sun? Join us in the gardens, and learn about the science behind both solar and lunar eclipses. Participate in a scale model demonstration, and then enjoy a safe viewing of the October 14th partial solar eclipse.


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Dinosaur Leaf Mosaic

Saturday, October 14, 2:30 PM.

Create a fanciful dinosaur out of faux foliage and greenery! Staff will provide guidance to create a dinosaur figure made with artificial leaves and flowers and hot glue on cardstock. Ages 12 and up.


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Anonymous Teen Writers Group

Every Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM.

Writers in grades 7-12 are invited to join us every week for some socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.


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Chess Club

Wednesday, October 11, 6:00 PM

Join our bi-weekly chess club for a few games in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere for high school aged players and older.


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Salvation Army Toiletry Drive

September 11 - October 09.

Did you know that non-food items such as shampoo, toilet paper, tooth paste, tooth brushes, and bar soap are not available for purchase to families on food stamps? Yet, wouldn't you agree these items are very important – and expensive?


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Island Within a City: Call for Stories

History comes alive when we hear directly from those that experienced it. So we're offering an opportunity for you, the community, to shape future historical understanding of Norridge and Harwood Heights by writing short essays about your connections to the area.


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One Book One Community

October - December, 2023.

This fall we're encouraging everyone to read with our One Book One Community program. For kids we're suggesting you read Frog and Toad Together by Arnold Lobel. And for older readers, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle.


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