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This November, join us for programming centered on community and togetherness as we prepare to celebrate our first holiday season at the Obama Presidential Center!  Bring the whole family to Home Court Day of Play, stop by the Chicago Public Library branch for One Book One Chicago events, or visit campus on your own time with the help of our new visit suggestions. See What's On Home Court Day of Play Saturday, November 21 • 12 - 3 p.m. Home Court Free Celebrate the season of gratitude with an afternoon of games, creative activities, and community at Home Court.   Learn More Community Flow at Home Court Saturday, November 21 • 11 - 11:45 a.m. Home Court Participants must be 21 or older  Free Join a restorative morning yoga session led by South Shore's Zen Space Chi, with music from DJ One Eleven.   Learn More If Emmett Till Lived Monday, November 30 • 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Elie Wiesel Auditorium $40 Join curator Sarah Elizabeth Lewis and artist Carrie Mae Weems for a conversation inspired by If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground, exploring the life Emmett Till was denied and the power of art to imagine a different future.   Learn More CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMMING LEGO® Build Family Challenge Saturday, November 7 • 1 - 3 p.m. Chicago Public Library Age: Kids and their families Use LEGO® bricks to design and build your own version of a towering structure inspired by the Obama Presidential Center.    Learn More Story Time: Carmela Full of Wishes with Chicago Children's Theatre Monday, November 9 • 1 - 2 p.m. Chicago Public Library Age: Kids 3 to 8 and their caregivers Join cast members from Chicago Children's Theatre's production of Carmela Full of Wishes for this special story time featuring a reading of the book Carmela Full of Wishes by Matt de la Peña paired with a reading of his book Last Stop on Market Street.   Learn More Reading Room Book Club: Orbital Saturday, November 21 • 1 - 2 p.m. Chicago Public Library Age: Adults 18 and up Join a discussion of our 2026 One Book, One Chicago selection Orbital by Samantha Harvey. In gorgeous, lyrical prose, Samantha Harvey follows six astronauts as they orbit the earth in the international space station over the course of a 24-hour period.    Learn More MORE EVENTS THIS MONTH Thursdays At Your Pace November 5, November 12, November 19 9:15 - 11 a.m.  Home Court Free Join a weekly walk or light run designed for older adults. Learn More → Monday-Saturday Spotlight Stories Mondays: 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday: 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Women’s Garden Free Join a focused, 15-minute session highlighting specific campus landmarks and art pieces. Learn More → The Center, Your Way  Planning a visit to the Obama Presidential Center but unsure where to start? See suggestions for what to see and do based on the amount of time you can spend on campus–no Museum ticket required.  Take a look and start exploring! First Time Visitors  A guide of the must-see stops for your first visit to campus. Learn more → Short Visit 1-3 Hours  Make the most of your time and see the highlights of campus. Learn more → The All-Day Experience 5-8 Hours Immerse yourself in a full day of excitement, discovery, and connection at the Obama Presidential Center campus. Learn more → Keep the fun of November’s Day of Play going with our Fit44 Collection! Shop colorful basketballs, t-shirts, and jerseys that will celebrate the athlete in your life.    Shop Now Contact Us     The Obama Presidential Center | 6001 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL © 2026 Obama Foundation