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Nov1Sun
  • Free
Event flyer for Día de Muertos de las Mascotas on Sunday, November 1 at Smack Dab, Chicago, featuring a suggested donation benefiting Sit Stay Read.

Honoring Our Animals: How Preparing for Good-Bye Celebrates Their Life

Join Erin Daly, Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula, for an afternoon of community, compassion, and honoring the animals in our lives. Ofrenda, Refreshments Sunday, November 1 4-6pm The event is free with a suggested $15 Donation benefitting SitStayRead

  • 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Smack Dab
  • 6730 N Clark St
    Chicago, IL 60626
  • Special Event, Volunteer Event
Nov1Sun
  • Ticketed
Event flyer for Día de Muertos de las Mascotas on Sunday, November 1, at Smack Dab in Chicago, featuring an illustrated cat and dog in sugar skull style.

Día de los Meurtos de las Mascotas

Día de los Muertos special event for humans who have lost beloved pets.
  • 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Smack Dab
  • 6730 N Clark St
    Chicago, IL 60626
  • Special Event
Nov11Wed
  • Free, Ticketed
A person seated at a desk, working on a laptop with a cup beside them, surrounded by bookshelves filled with books.

SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library – Thurgood Marshall Branch

Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud. All participants will need an adult parent or

  • 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Chicago Public Library – Thurgood Marshall Branch
  • 7506 S Racine Ave
    Chicago, IL 60620
  • Chicago Public Library, Family Literacy Event, Reading Event, Special Event
Nov15Sun
  • Free, Ticketed
A person seated at a desk, working on a laptop with a cup beside them, surrounded by bookshelves filled with books.

SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library – Little Italy Branch

Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud. All participants will need an adult parent or

  • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Chicago Public Library – Little Italy Branch
  • 1336 W Taylor St
    Chicago, IL 60607
  • Chicago Public Library, Family Literacy Event, Reading Event, Special Event
Nov22Sun
  • Free, Ticketed
A person seated at a desk, working on a laptop with a cup beside them, surrounded by bookshelves filled with books.

SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library – West Belmont Branch

Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud. All participants will need an adult parent or

  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Chicago Public Library – West Belmont Branch
  • 3104 N Narragansett Ave
    Chicago, IL 60634
  • Chicago Public Library, Family Literacy Event, Reading Event, Special Event

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