Rise & Connect: Albany Park's Beloved Library Bread Club Is Back for Its Sixth Season
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Albany Park ·
Albany Park's Chicago Public Library branch has quietly become one of the neighborhood's most unexpected community anchors this summer — and the reason might just be sourdough. The Albany Park Bread Club is back for its sixth installment, and the long-running program has grown into something genuinely special on the Northwest Side.
Now in its sixth season, the Bread Club is more than a baking class — it's a community ritual. The program supports home bakers of all skill levels through starter distribution, hands-on workshops, ongoing e-mail support, and exclusive access to a baker's tool library. Whether you're a seasoned sourdough devotee or someone who's never touched a proofing basket, the Albany Park Branch at 5150 N. Kimball Ave. has built a warm, welcoming space where neighbors bond over flour, fermentation, and shared curiosity. Sessions run on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, with upcoming dates on August 11 and beyond.
The Bread Club is just one thread in the Albany Park Library's rich summer tapestry. The branch has been buzzing all season with ESL conversation groups, LEGO builder sessions for kids, and book discussions — reflecting the same multicultural, multigenerational spirit that defines the neighborhood itself. It's the kind of programming that makes a library so much more than a place to borrow books. Stop by, grab some starter, and meet your neighbors — visit chipublib.org/locations/3 for the full events calendar.
Sources:
1. https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/search/fq=branch_location_id:(3)
2. https://www.chipublib.org/locations/3/