Preschoolers ages 2 - 6 are invited to join Professor Watermelon for a storytime all about bears. He'll show how these burly mammals survive and thrive in climates around the world.
What was known as the Shelby Branch began in 1918 when the library was housed in old School No. 34. A new branch was constructed in 1965 at the current Shelby Street location. Following a major renovation, the branch reopened in 2011 as the Garfield Park Branch, reflecting the desire of residents to refer to the branch by their beloved and adjacent Garfield Park.