Chicago Public Library
Blackstone Branch
Programs and Events
April 2012
Event: Preschool Story Time
Date and Time: Tuesdays, April 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 10:30 a.m.
About this event: This program will be designed around a theme and will include picture books, action activities and flannel board stories. Open to children ages 3-6.
Event: Toddler Time
Date and Time: Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 10:30 a.m.
About this event: This program will be designed around a theme and will include picture books, action activities or flannel board stories. Open to children ages 0-3.
Event: Poetry Cafe
Date and Time: Wednesday April 11 at 6:30 p.m.
About this event: Come share poetry. Read your original poem or a poem by a favorite poet. Each poem should be no longer than 4 minutes and must be appropriate for a general audience. Please bring 2 or more poems. Poetry books will be available to browse or check out. For teens and adults. Call 312-747-0511 for more information.
Event: Adult Book Discussion- One Book One Chicago
Date and Time: Saturday, April 21 from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
About this event: Join us for a lively discussion of Gold Boy, Emerald Girl by Yiyun Li. In these spellbinding tales, the author gives us nine exquisite stories about modern China in which politics and folklore magnificently illuminate the human condition.
Event: Teen Volume Book Discussion
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 17 at 3:30 p.m.
About this event: Join us for a discussion of Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. The Capitol is angry that Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice, stirring unrest by having defied the rules. President Snow has made it clear that sh, her family, and the people of District 12 may be held accountable with dire consequences.
Event: Knitting and Needle Crafters Circle
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 18 and 25 at 6:30 p.m.
About this event: Bring your current project. Meet other knitters and needle crafters in the community. Get inspired to finish those projects! Share tips and resources.
Event: M T H P Artists Series
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m.
About this event: Concert featuring various performers from the Music Teachers of Hyde Park.
Event: Game Day
Date and Time: Saturday, April 28 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
About this event: Play board games all day long. Learn new games and enjoy some of your old favorites including Settlers of Catan, Munchkin, Zombies and Ticket to Ride. Dungeons & Dragons RPG will also be played. For adults and kids 9 and up.
Blackstone Branch
4904 S. Lake Park Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615
(312) 747-0511
Library hours: Monday 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday Closed
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