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• 9:00 AM - 7:00 PMConstitution Day
  Library 624 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605

  On September 17, 1787, delegates to the Philadelphia Convention signed the final draft of the Constitution and the ratification process began. In 2004, Congress declared September 17 to be Constitution Day. Every year since then, Columbia College Chicago has joined the celebration. Come by the Library and get a free copy of the Constitution in English...Get the details
• 1:30 PM - 3:00 PMConstitution Day Event: Census 2020: Why it Matters
  Library 624 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605

  Census 2020 officially begins April 1, 2020. Conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency, the results of the census determine congressional representation as well as federal funding for states and communities. The United States has counted its population every 10 years since 1790. The data collected is also valuable for businesses,...Get the details
• 9:30 AM - 6:30 PMNational Voter Registration Day
  Library 624 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605

  Today is National Voter Registration Day, a national holiday celebrating our democracy. Every year millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, don’t update their registration, or aren’t sure how to register. National Voter Registration Day wants to make sure everyone has the opportunity to vote. Come by the Library...Get the details
• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMHow-To Tuesday | Paper Quilling
  Library 624 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605

  Join us for an exploration of this gorgeous art form. We will have paper and tools for quilling, pattern ideas and inspirations. This form is perfect for decorating cards, gifts, and creating standalone pieces of art. How-To Tuesdays are a series of workshops and art-making experiences that highlight certain subjects and areas within...Get the details