Button Making
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Democracy in Action Program Rooms, Forum building
Color, customize, and make your very own button with Busy Beaver Button Company to commemorate the Obama Presidential Center opening.
Screen Printing
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Democracy in Action Program Rooms, Forum building
Create your own commemorative tote bag with artist William Estrada and his Mobile Art Cart.
Cross-Stitch Workshop
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Democracy in Action Program Rooms, Forum building
Participate in a collaborative cross-stitch workshop with Stitch Gawd and help create a dynamic artwork that will evolve throughout the weekend
Share Your Reflections
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Democracy in Action Program Rooms, Forum building
Write a note to President and Mrs. Obama about your visit to the Obama Presidential Center.
Face Painting & Bubble Artist
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.| Playground & Picnic Area
Enjoy face painting and bubble art by Wowzers & Chicago Bubble Show.
Poetry Prompts
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.| Chicago Public Library
Join Story Studio Chicago for drop-in writing experiences.
Brain Builder: Book Bird
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Chicago Public Library courtyard
Join the Art Institute of Chicago and engage with the commissioned art piece Book Bird by Richard Hunt.
Chicago Public Library
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Chicago Public Library
Join the Chicago Public Library for storytimes and button making with families and children.
Reflections
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Chicago Public Library
Living Record will provide prompts to share reflections of the weekend to be included in a time capsule.
Crochet Jump Rope
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.| Home Court
Join fiber artist House of Chelsea B for art making and double dutch.
