FREE Solar Eclipse Glasses
Community: We're giving away FREE solar eclipse glasses at the Adult & Youth Services Desk this week while supplies last.
Community: We're giving away FREE solar eclipse glasses at the Adult & Youth Services Desk this week while supplies last.
Birth-PreK & Caregiver: Drop in for some messy sensory fun! Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. Drop-In Program; No Registration Required.
Adults: Grab your hooks and come work on your latest project at the library with the Library Director! Light refreshments will be available. (Knitters & Fiber Artists welcomed too!). Drop-In Program: No Registration Required
Adults: Join us for a weekly light exercise where we stretch and work on building strength with chair yoga. Wear comfortable clothing. Exercise Waiver signed at first attendance. Drop-In Program: No Registration Required | Program Sponsored by AgeOptions
Grade 5 - 9: Get started with learning electronics through Arduino! Build a new electronic model every meeting. Click Here to Register Registration Required A Note about Project Next Generation Programs: Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under […]
PreK: Drop in to make a different craft each week! Drop-in Program; No Registration Required.
Homeschool / Ages 12 & under: Join us for a readers theater! Scripts & dress up props provided! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required. Note: This event has been rescheduled from March 26
Homeschool / Ages 12 & up: Learn how to play D&D and join our campaign! Click Here to Register Registration Required. Note: This event has been rescheduled from March 26
Grade 5 - 9: Do you like building with Legos? Want to learn how to program them? Build and code a new robot each meeting with Lego Spike Prime. Click Here to Register Registration Required A Note about Project Next Generation Programs: Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum […]
Family: Join us for a different fun activity each week, including storytimes, crafts, games, and more! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required.
Adults: Join us for a weekly light exercise where we stretch and work on building strength with chair yoga. Wear comfortable clothing. Exercise Waiver signed at first attendance. Drop-In Program: No Registration Required | Program Sponsored by AgeOptions
All Ages: This year’s cicada emergence is a once-in-a-lifetime event! Join Sand Ridge Nature Center staff as we learn about what will make this summer so special. No Registration Required.
Birth-PreK & Caregiver: Make friends & play with our pop-up toys, blocks, balls & play doh! Coffee & conversation for the grown-ups! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required
Family: Uncover the secrets of Bats with Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie! Join us as we discover why these shy creatures of the night are so important to us. Learn about which bats live around us, what they like to eat and how much they eat, how to fly like a bat, and see a bat […]
Adults: Join us each month as we discuss what we’re reading and talk about books we’ve read. Ask for this month’s title at the Adult Services Desk. Contact Ms. Karissa (Ext. 210) to have a copy reserved for you in advance.
Birth-PreK & Caregiver: Make friends & play with our pop-up toys, blocks, balls & play doh! Coffee & conversation for the grown-ups! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required
Seniors: Let’s play cards or try new board games! Join us as we hang out for an hour and enjoy spending time with each other with fun activities each week. Drop-In Program. No Registration Required. Program Sponsored by AgeOptions
Grade 3-8: Drop in to play video games in our study room! Sign up for your time slot at the Youth Desk. Drop-In Program: You need to sign-in/sign-up the day-of at the Youth Services Desk for a timeslot. First come, first serve.
Grade 6 - 12: Calling all anime fans! Join us every other month as we watch a movie adaptation of your favorite anime & manga series! We’ll have popcorn & pocky! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required
Adults: Dating back as far as the 12th century, singing bowls have been used throughout Asia for meditation, ritual, and healing ceremonial purposes. Crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, chimes, and gongs will be featured. This full-body listening experience will take you on a sonically guided meditative journey, as vibrations gently ease away stress and tension, […]
Birth-PreK & Caregiver: Drop in for some messy sensory fun! Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. Drop-In Program; No Registration Required.
Family/All Ages: Watch the Eclipse at the library, we'll have glasses available! We'll have a craft available for the kids too! Drop-In Program: No Registration Required
Adults: Join us for a weekly light exercise where we stretch and work on building strength with chair yoga. Wear comfortable clothing. Exercise Waiver signed at first attendance. Drop-In Program: No Registration Required | Program Sponsored by AgeOptions
Grade 5 - 9: Join us as we explore the magical world of photography! Learn how to use professional cameras and different ways to take stunning photographs. Click Button to Register Registration Required A Note about Project Next Generation Programs: Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library […]
PreK: Drop in to make a different craft each week! Drop-in Program; No Registration Required.
Homeschool / All Ages: Join us for a fun social hour of video games, board games, & snacks! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required.
Grade 5 - 9: Do you like building with Legos? Want to learn how to program them? Build and code a new robot each meeting with Lego Spike Prime. Click Here to Register Registration Required A Note about Project Next Generation Programs: Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum […]
Adults: Join the Friends of the Library at their monthly member meeting. See our Friends Page for more information about the Friends of the Library Organization and how to join! Meetings are held in-person at the library. Zoom accomodations can be made upon request with 72 hours notice.
Adults: Join us for a weekly light exercise where we stretch and work on building strength with chair yoga. Wear comfortable clothing. Exercise Waiver signed at first attendance. Drop-In Program: No Registration Required | Program Sponsored by AgeOptions
Grade 3 - 8: Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different crafty creation! Drop-In Program: No Registration Required
Grade 9 - 12: Creative in the kitchen? Join us each month as we challenge you with a new set of mystery ingredients! Click Here to Register Registration Required
Birth-PreK & Caregiver: Make friends & play with our pop-up toys, blocks, balls & play doh! Coffee & conversation for the grown-ups! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required
Seniors: Join us as we watch a classic movie together. Feel free to bring your own lunch. Water, coffee, or tea will be provided. Drop-In Program | Program Sponsored by AgeOptions
Birth-PreK & Caregiver: Make friends & play with our pop-up toys, blocks, balls & play doh! Coffee & conversation for the grown-ups! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required
Seniors: Let’s play cards or try new board games! Join us as we hang out for an hour and enjoy spending time with each other with fun activities each week. Drop-In Program. No Registration Required. Program Sponsored by AgeOptions
Grade 3-8: Drop in to play video games in our study room! Sign up for your time slot at the Youth Desk. Drop-In Program: You need to sign-in/sign-up the day-of at the Youth Services Desk for a timeslot. First come, first serve.
K - Grade 5: Drop-in and learn how to make new origami creatures every month! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required.
Birth-PreK & Caregiver: Drop in for some messy sensory fun! Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. Drop-In Program; No Registration Required.
Adults: Join us for a weekly light exercise where we stretch and work on building strength with chair yoga. Wear comfortable clothing. Exercise Waiver signed at first attendance. Drop-In Program: No Registration Required | Program Sponsored by AgeOptions
Grade 5 - 9: Get started with learning electronics through Arduino! Build a new electronic model every meeting. Click Here to Register Registration Required A Note about Project Next Generation Programs: Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under […]
Adults: Join Brandon Mells from Chase Bank as he explains how to improve credit and manage debt. He will explain how credit works, how to build positive credit, how to reduce credit utilization, as well as how to deal with delinquent debt. Bring your questions and prepare to learn how to make your money work […]
PreK: Drop in to make a different craft each week! Drop-in Program; No Registration Required.
Homeschool / Ages 12 & up: Are you interested in digital art but have no idea where to start? Join us as we test out drawing software and learn to draw with a non-display tablet. Click Here to Register Registration Required. Space is limited.
Homeschool / Ages 12 & under: Make a craft and hang out with friends! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required.
Grade 5 - 9: Do you like building with Legos? Want to learn how to program them? Build and code a new robot each meeting with Lego Spike Prime. Click Here to Register Registration Required A Note about Project Next Generation Programs: Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum […]
Family: Join us for a different fun activity each week, including storytimes, crafts, games, and more! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required.
Adults: Join us for a weekly light exercise where we stretch and work on building strength with chair yoga. Wear comfortable clothing. Exercise Waiver signed at first attendance. Drop-In Program: No Registration Required | Program Sponsored by AgeOptions
Grade 3 - 8: Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different crafty creation! Drop-In Program: No Registration Required
Grade 9 - 12: Relax afterschool and join us as we make a new craft project each month. Click Here to Register Registration Required
The Library Board of Trustees meets regularly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm. Agenda available on Library Board Page.
Birth-PreK & Caregiver: Make friends & play with our pop-up toys, blocks, balls & play doh! Coffee & conversation for the grown-ups! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required
Adults: Working on improving your writing? Need help with your story or poetry? Join us for our monthly Writers Group where we’ll hang out, write, and help each other. Drop-in Program. No Registration Required.
Birth-PreK & Caregiver: Make friends & play with our pop-up toys, blocks, balls & play doh! Coffee & conversation for the grown-ups! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required
Seniors: Let’s play cards or try new board games! Join us as we hang out for an hour and enjoy spending time with each other with fun activities each week. Drop-In Program. No Registration Required. Program Sponsored by AgeOptions
Grade 3-8: Drop in to play video games in our study room! Sign up for your time slot at the Youth Desk. Drop-In Program: You need to sign-in/sign-up the day-of at the Youth Services Desk for a timeslot. First come, first serve.
Family: It’s Bingo Time! Join us for a family-friendly night of bingo! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required.
Family: Join us for board games, cards games & snacks! You can bring your own snacks, too! Drop-In Program: No Registration Required
Community: The Mobile DMV is making a stop at the library on Monday, April 22. Limited Services will be available. Appointments are required. Available Services: To make an appointment: Visit us at the library and sign up at the Adult Services Desk, call the Adult Services Desk at (708) 481-5333 x5, or email the Adult Services […]
Birth-PreK & Caregiver: Drop in for some messy sensory fun! Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. Drop-In Program; No Registration Required.
Teens & Adults: The YWCA will have a table at the library today to bring awaress of Sexual Violence. Drop by the library and talk to them about awareness and resources you can bring to your loved ones and the community. Drop-in Program. No registration required.
Grade 5 - 9: Join us as we explore the magical world of photography! Learn how to use professional cameras and different ways to take stunning photographs. Click Button to Register Registration Required A Note about Project Next Generation Programs: Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library […]
Adults: Join us as we make a cute project with the sewing machine and customize it with our Cricut! Beginners welcome! February Project: Mug Rug & Travel Tissue Holder March Project: Throw Pillow Case April Project: Tote Bag Click Here to Register Registration Required
PreK: Drop in to make a different craft each week! Drop-in Program; No Registration Required.
Homeschool / Ages 12 & under: Join us for a readers theater! Scripts & dress up props provided! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required.
Homeschool / Ages 12 & up: Learn how to play D&D and join our campaign! Click Here to Register Registration Required.
Grade 5 - 9: Do you like building with Legos? Want to learn how to program them? Build and code a new robot each meeting with Lego Spike Prime. Click Here to Register Registration Required A Note about Project Next Generation Programs: Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum […]
Family: Join us for a different fun activity each week, including storytimes, crafts, games, and more! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required.
Adults: Join us for a weekly light exercise where we stretch and work on building strength with chair yoga. Wear comfortable clothing. Exercise Waiver signed at first attendance. Drop-In Program: No Registration Required | Program Sponsored by AgeOptions
Grade 3 - 8: Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different crafty creation! Drop-In Program: No Registration Required
Adults: Have a quick question about your device and need a little help? Drop on by and we will see if we can assist. Drop-In Program. No Registration Required
Grade 9 - 12: Do you enjoy painting? Come join our fun and engaging guided painting! All materials provided. Click Button to Register Registration Required
Adults: Do computers make you nervous? Do you want to learn new computer skills but don’t know where to begin? Join us as we teach you how to use online self-paced courses to learn new skills. Drop-In Program. No Registration Required
Birth-PreK & Caregiver: Make friends & play with our pop-up toys, blocks, balls & play doh! Coffee & conversation for the grown-ups! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required
Birth-PreK & Caregiver: Make friends & play with our pop-up toys, blocks, balls & play doh! Coffee & conversation for the grown-ups! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required
Seniors: Let’s play cards or try new board games! Join us as we hang out for an hour and enjoy spending time with each other with fun activities each week. Drop-In Program. No Registration Required. Program Sponsored by AgeOptions
Grade 3-8: Drop in to play video games in our study room! Sign up for your time slot at the Youth Desk. Drop-In Program: You need to sign-in/sign-up the day-of at the Youth Services Desk for a timeslot. First come, first serve.
Family/All Ages: We’re all that and a bag of chips! Here’s the 411—We’re gettin’ jiggy with a family friendly night of music & games! Dress up in your 90s best, jam to fresh songs, & play beloved 90s board games! We’ll also have fan favorite snacks! It’s going to be da bomb! Click Button to […]
Family: Enjoy Spring stories, create a Springy craft & enjoy snacks. Drop-In Program. No Registration Required This program has been cancelled, thank you for your understanding and we hope you'll join us for future Family Storytimes!
Community: The Park Forest Richton Park Neighborhood Network (PRNN) is hosting a Safe Summer Kickoff Event on Saturday, April 17 from 11am to 2pm! Come visit our table as we promote what you can do this summer with your library! Location: 200 Main St, Park Forest, IL Click Here to Register & Learn More
Teens: Visit our table at the Teen Volunteer Fair at the Matteson Area Public Library District! Click here to learn more & get directions
Birth-PreK & Caregiver: Drop in for some messy sensory fun! Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. Drop-In Program; No Registration Required.
Adults: Join us for a weekly light exercise where we stretch and work on building strength with chair yoga. Wear comfortable clothing. Exercise Waiver signed at first attendance. Drop-In Program: No Registration Required | Program Sponsored by AgeOptions
Grade 5 - 9: Get started with learning electronics through Arduino! Build a new electronic model every meeting. Click Here to Register Registration Required A Note about Project Next Generation Programs: Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under […]
PreK: Drop in to make a different craft each week! Drop-in Program; No Registration Required.
Grade 5 - 9: Do you like building with Legos? Want to learn how to program them? Build and code a new robot each meeting with Lego Spike Prime. Click Here to Register Registration Required A Note about Project Next Generation Programs: Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum […]
Family: Join us as we honor the talented students of School District 162 who have displayed their art in the library for the month of April Drop-in Program. No Registration Required.
Adults: Join us for a weekly light exercise where we stretch and work on building strength with chair yoga. Wear comfortable clothing. Exercise Waiver signed at first attendance. Drop-In Program: No Registration Required | Program Sponsored by AgeOptions
Grade 3 - 8: Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different crafty creation! Drop-In Program: No Registration Required
Birth-PreK & Caregiver: Make friends & play with our pop-up toys, blocks, balls & play doh! Coffee & conversation for the grown-ups! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required
Homeschool / Ages 12 & up: Drop into our Digital Art Studio for free creation time on our tablets. Instruction is not provided. Drop-in Program. Supplies are limited: first come, first served.
Adults: Join us each month as we discuss what we’re reading and talk about books we’ve read. Ask for this month’s title at the Adult Services Desk. Contact Ms. Karissa (Ext. 210) to have a copy reserved for you in advance.
Birth-PreK & Caregiver: Make friends & play with our pop-up toys, blocks, balls & play doh! Coffee & conversation for the grown-ups! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required
Seniors: Let’s play cards or try new board games! Join us as we hang out for an hour and enjoy spending time with each other with fun activities each week. Drop-In Program. No Registration Required. Program Sponsored by AgeOptions
Grade 3-8: Drop in to play video games in our study room! Sign up for your time slot at the Youth Desk. Drop-In Program: You need to sign-in/sign-up the day-of at the Youth Services Desk for a timeslot. First come, first serve.
Grade 6 - 8: Calling all anime fans! Join us every other month as we put two Anime series to the test in a Vs. match! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required.
Grade 9 - 12: Calling all anime fans! Join us every other month as we put two Anime series to the test in a Vs. match! Drop-in Program. No Registration Required.
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