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Austin residents ages 13-19 are invited to use the YOUmedia space at the Austin branch, 5615 W. Race Ave., Mondays through Thursdays. Teens can play video games, create files for 3D printing and vinyl cutting, or just hang out.
There will be games and prizes, refreshments, entertainment and fun 4 to 7 p.m. July 25 at 5724 W. North Ave.
On the second Monday of the month, barber Josh Kruel, a former Austin resident, gives teens free haircuts – and also shares his thoughts about education and life.
Check out the faster computers, teen space, new front desk and more starting at 12 p.m. Feb. 5, 5615 W. Race Ave. At 3:30 p.m. Feb. 7, there will be refreshments, book giveaway for kids, button and craft making, followed by a concert at 4 p.m.
North Lawndale mother, daughter envision better neighborhood for the future.
Longtime resident Renna Thomas urges West Siders to support those organizations offering services to everyone in the community rather than just a select few.
A librarian, historian and archivist will share an exciting history lesson about Chicago and the Great Migration Feb. 19 at the West Chicago Avenue Library.
Chicago Public Library’s citywide program that ends today has allowed members to bring back overdue books and other materials without fees.
With the help of a state grant, Austin Coming Together will announce next month its plans to bridge the digital divide on the West Side.
Hear Bernadette Jones read from the recently published “Choices.” And listen in on some of the discussion her work sparked at a recent reading.