Friends of the Edgewater Library

06/01/2026

National Pet Month wraps up today!

We loved celebrating the pets of some of our Friends of the Edgewater Library friends. Unfortunately, some of our four-legged friends are sad that National Pet Month has ended. One such pet is the recently adopted, Tato. He wanted to do more celebrating.

Tato also wants to protest his name. In his bio, the adoption agency said he looked like a “baked potato with legs.” So, his mom named him Tato. This tiny, ticked-off tater tot was not pleased. But when his mom told him he was a good boy and she loved him very much, all was forgiven.

Happy National Pet Month to all our good boys and girls—we love you this month, and every month of the year.

05/29/2026

Nestor Gomez brings his "master storytelling" to the Edgewater Branch Library TOMORROW!

We hope you can join us--it's a great way to close out

05/29/2026

A special film screening as Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Month winds down and Pride month begins!

The film is a documentary on the life of pioneering Asian American burlesque performer, dancer and cult film star Tura Satana called TURA!, and takes place Friday, May 29, 2-4 p.m., at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St.,Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, lower level.

Satana faced incredible odds as a Japanese American woman growing up in post-World War II Chicago but became a cultural icon and entertainment innovator by sheer force of will. This film is a celebration of the life and work of a remarkable woman who literally kicked down the doors of pop culture and whose story serves as a wonderful bridge between the AANHPI and Pride month festivities.

05/28/2026

The party continues with party animal, Chica.

Her pet mom, Donna, interrupted Chica to take this photo—while the pup was having a little “me time.” That interruption turned Chica from chill and cheerful to chilly and churlish. Donna did not appreciate Chica’s cheekiness. Happily, Chica chose to be chipper and got back to her “me time.” Afterwards, they shared a chimichanga and had a chuckle about the whole thing.

05/28/2026

What are you reading this summer? Here are some thoughts on a few novels you might want to check out at your local branch!

The days are getting longer. The weather is—well, unpredictable, but trending warm. The children are becoming restless. Summer is nearly upon us, and you probably need something to read. (You signe…

05/27/2026

Time for some spring cleaning!

Clean out your closets and then head over to the Clothing Drive this Saturday at the Bezazian Library. See the poster for all of the details! Friends of Bezazian Library

Clothing Drive at the Bezazian Library
1226 W. Ainslie Street
May 30, 2026, 2 PM to 4:30 PM

Now is a good time to check your closets and donate good clothing you no longer need to someone who will welcome it! Please check the list in the poster above to see what is most needed by 19th District Mutual Aid.
Co-sponsored with the Friends of Bezazian Library.

05/26/2026

Here’s a short video introduction to master storyteller Nestor Gomez. And you can hear more of his personal story about the healing power of rescued animals at this week’s event! “Rescued Me: My Life with Four-legged Friends.”

Here are the event details:
When: Saturday, May 30, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 North Broadway, 2nd Floor, Betty A. Barclay Community Room

Nestor won the Moth StorySLAM, an open-mic competition, more than 90 times and is the founder of "80 Minutes Around the World, Immigration Stories.” If you have your own stories about your rescued four-legged friends, you won’t want to miss this event! This is a free program sponsored by Friends of the Edgewater Library. "Rescued Me: My Life with Four-Legged Friends": Storyteller Nestor Gomez

05/26/2026

https://www.foelchicago.org/foel-frendz/2026/5/22/its-a-wrap Our 35th Anniversary Year has come to a close, and wow, what a year it’s been! Come see what we've been doing.

Our 35th Anniversary Year has come to a close, and wow, what a year it’s been!

05/22/2026

We’re reposting this video in celebration of and our upcoming program, “Rescued Me!” with storyteller and author, Nestor Gomez, on Saturday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the Edgewater Branch Library.

This video, like Nestor’s story, is a tribute to the healing power of the animal-human bond that forms in times of need.

Who rescued who? Come find out on Saturday, May 30, at 10:30 a.m. at the Edgewater Branch Library. No registration needed.

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05/21/2026

Our celebration continues with Cecil, a 4-year-old French bulldog who is obsessed with tennis balls. His pet parent, Katy, says "Sometimes he will climb on the back of the couch to drop a ball on my head, to let me know it's time to play. He loves going to doggie daycare to see his doggie friends and enjoys going on walks to check the neighborhood 'pee-mail.'" Like the Friends of the Edgewater Library, Cecil is very community-minded. Good boy.