Community
Stop by Austin library Friday
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Stop by the Austin branch at 5615 W. Race Ave. from 3 to 5 p.m. March 24. The resource fair is sponsored by the Chicago Public Library and Greater West Town Project.
activists
Austin’s ‘everyday activists’ share their stories of improving the West Side
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Several Austin and Oak Park residents shared their stories as activists and community organizers during a panel as part of the photo exhibit “Everyday Activists.” The exhibit closes March 31 at the Austin library branch,.
books
Anti-racist book club launching this week
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The Austin branch of the Chicago Public Library will host an anti-racist book club via Zoom on Wednesday, Oct. 28 to discuss Mikki Kendall’s book “Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot.” Meetings in November and December to discuss other anti-racist books have been scheduled.
Community
Get your broken household items repaired for free
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Bring your lamps, mixers, toasters, clocks, toys and other items to the Austin branch of the Chicago Public Library, at 5615 W. Race Ave., from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 25. There will also be people on hand to help with mending clothes.
Community
Austin library to hold repair cafe
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Do you need help repairing a broken household item or mending some clothes? Stop by the Austin branch of the Chicago Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25.
News
Spelling bee champs honored at Chicago Public Library
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The three winners – a 3rd grader and two 4th graders – each received a trophy and certificate as well as a goodie bag. This is the 25th year the American Women/Austin have held their Great American Spelling Bee.
books
Austin library to host book giveaway Tuesday
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Stop by the branch at 5615 W. Race Ave. from 3 to 5 p.m. April 30 for a free book and bagel, too. The event is sponsored by A House in Austin and Neuberger Berman.
Community
Elementary students will be competing in spelling bee Friday
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Students in 3rd through 8th grade will be competing from 3 to 5 p.m. April 19 at the Austin library for cash prizes, a trophy and recognition. The event is sponsored by the American Women of Oak Park.
Community
Join tonight’s open mic at the Chicago Public Library
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Kick off National Poetry Month by sharing a favorite song, dance, poetry or another way you’d like to express yourself. The event is from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at the Austin branch, 5615 W. Race Ave.
Community
Free talk Thursday in Austin on former Ebony editor
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Archivist Beverly Cook will deliver a presentation on Era Bell Thompson, who worked for Ebony magazine for more than 30 years. Thompson published an autobiography as well as a second book, “Africa, Land of My Fathers,” based on a tour she took of 18 African countries.