The following family & kids events are scheduled to take place in South Cook County this week.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Matteson Area Public Library District
All day
Event: I Spy Library Challenge
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
All day
Event: Winter Reading Program
Midlothian Public Library
All day
Event: “Bilingual Service (Arabic & English)”
Maranatha Chapel
1 pm
Event: Senior Bridge Club
Dolton Public Library District
1:30-3:30 pm
Event: Smartphone Storage
Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District
2-3:30 pm
Event: After School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
3:30-6:30 pm
Event: Before School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
6:30-8:30 am
Event: Bike Ride for Special Olympics Illinois
Fattie’S Pub
8-10 am
Event: Beds Plus – Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
9-9:30 am
Event: “Bilingual Service (Spanish & English)”
Maranatha Chapel
9:30 am
Event: English/Spanish Service
Maranatha Chapel
9:30 am
Event: Man Talk
Country Club Hills Cornerstone Christian Fellowship
10 am
Event: Sunday School
First Apostolic Church
10-10:45 am
Event: Worship
Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church
10-11 am
Event: Sunday Adult Bible Study at Salem Lutheran Church
Salem Lutheran Church
10:45-11:45 am
Event: English Service
Maranatha Chapel
11 am
Event: Fellowship
Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church
11 am-12 pm
Event: Worship & The Word (Main Service)
First Apostolic Church
11 am-1 pm
Event: Worship Service
Country Club Hills Cornerstone Christian Fellowship
11 am
Event: Personal Training Sale!
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
12 am-11:59 pm
Monday, Aug. 25
Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Matteson Area Public Library District
All day
Event: I Spy Library Challenge
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
All day
Event: Monday Take & Make
Crestwood Public Library District
All day
Event: Self-Directed winter Crafts at the Library
Chicago Ridge Public Library
All day
Event: Winter Reading Program
Midlothian Public Library
All day
Event: Bible Study
Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church
1-2 pm
Event: Seated Yoga
Richton Park Public Library District
2-3 pm
Event: STEM Explorers Club
Matteson Area Public Library District
3-4 pm
Event: * Digital Comics Basics (Session 1)
Richton Park Public Library District
3:30-5:30 pm
Event: After School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
3:30-6:30 pm
Event: Teen Craft
Richton Park Public Library District
4-5 pm
Event: Maker Mondays
Green Hills Public Library District
4:30-5:30 pm
Event: S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad) Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Blue Island Public Library
5-8:45 pm
Event: Karate
Hazel Crest Park District
5-6:30 pm
Event: Cupcake Bouquet Decorating Workshop
Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District
6-7 pm
Event: School of Religion Class
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
6-7:15 pm
Event: * Maker Monday
Richton Park Public Library District
6-7:30 pm
Event: Library Board of Trustees Meeting
South Holland Public Library
6-8 pm
Event: Snapology
Matteson Area Public Library District
6-7 pm
Event: Video Gaming Club
Chicago Ridge Public Library
6-7 pm
Event: Yoga
Matteson Area Public Library District
6-7 pm
Event: Before School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
6:30-8:30 am
Event: Bible Study – Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
7-8:30 pm
Event: Travel Basketball
Hazel Crest Park District
7-8 pm
Event: Tune-Up Morning Exercise Class
Village of Steger
8-9 am
Event: Baby Bookworms
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
9:30-10 am
Event: Church Office Hours (Monday)
Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church
10 am-2 pm
Event: Monday Movie Matinee – Last Christmas
Chicago Ridge Public Library
10 am-12 pm
Event: Sensory Playtime
Chicago Ridge Public Library
10-11 am
Event: Exercise at Biela
Biela Senior Center
10:15 am-12 pm
Event: Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte
Blue Island Public Library
10:30-11:30 am
Event: Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte
Blue Island Public Library
10:30-11:30 am
Event: Little Learners
Richton Park Public Library District
10:30-11:30 am
Event: Messy Mondays
Crestwood Public Library District
10:30-11 am
Event: Chair Fitness Class
Village of Crestwood
11 am-12 pm
Event: Monday Morning Mommy Meet-Up
Lemont Public Library District
11:15-11:45 am
Event: Connecting Through Threads: Social Knitting for Older Adults & Seniors
Village of Park Forest Public Library
11:30 am-2:30 pm
Event: Cardio drumming classes
Hazel Crest Park District
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Event: Personal Training Sale!
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
12 am-11:59 pm
Event: * Lego Robotics Club (Session 3)
Richton Park Public Library District
12:30-1:30 pm
Tuesday, Aug. 26
Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Matteson Area Public Library District
All day
Event: I Spy Library Challenge
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
All day
Event: Winter Reading Program
Midlothian Public Library
All day
Event: Tai-Chi & Meditation
Lansing Public Library
1-2 pm
Event: Dungeons & Dragons
Richton Park Public Library District
1:15-3:15 pm
Event: Help Applying For Human Services with Respond Now
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
1:15 pm
Event: Help Applying For Human Services with RespondNow
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
1:15 pm
Event: Kid Concoctions
Richton Park Public Library District
2-4 pm
Event: Open Makerspace Hours
Blue Island Public Library
3-5 pm
Event: Tumblebear Gymnastics – Multiple Sessions
Village of Steger
3-5:30 pm
Event: NEW Open Maker Hours
Blue Island Public Library
3-5 pm
Event: After School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
3:30-6:30 pm
Event: Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook
Blue Island Public Library
4-5 pm
Event: Bridge
Dolton Public Library District
4-7 pm
Event: Senior Bridge Club
Dolton Public Library District
4-6 pm
Event: Teen Room Takeover
South Holland Public Library
4-6 pm
Event: Teen Game Night
Midlothian Public Library
5:30-7:30 pm
Event: All Around Fitness
Village of Steger
6-7 pm
Event: From Garden to Porch
Orland Park-Stellwagen Family Farm Foundation
6-7:30 pm
Event: Line Dancing
Matteson Area Public Library District
6-7 pm
Event: Before School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
6:30-8:30 am
Event: Books and Bubbles
Chicago Ridge Public Library
6:30-7:30 pm
Event: English Country Houses Part II
Green Hills Public Library District
6:30-7:30 pm
Event: Bell Choir Practice
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
7-8 pm
Event: Pajama Storytime
Richton Park Public Library District
7-7:30 pm
Event: Veterans Golf Outing
Silver Lake Country Club
8:30 am-5 pm
Event: Tai Chi for Older Adults & Seniors
Village of Park Forest Public Library
9-10 am
Event: Toddler Time
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
9:30-10 am
Event: Winter Story Time For Babies!
Blue Island Public Library
10-10:30 am
Event: Café Connection
Village of Park Forest Public Library
10-10:15 am
Event: Rhyme, Rock, and Read
Matteson Area Public Library District
10-11 am
Event: Illinois Action For Children
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
10:15 am-12 pm
Event: Morning Storytime
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
10:15 am
Event: Morning Storytime
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
10:15 am
Event: Baby Storytime
Prairie Trails Public Library
10:30-11 am
Event: Music & Movement
Lansing Public Library
11-11:30 am
Event: Lapsit Baby Storytime (Ages 0 – 3 with caregiver)
Lemont Public Library District
11-11:30 am
Event: English Hour (ESL) – English Conversation Group
Chicago Ridge Public Library
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Event: Personal Training Sale!
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
12 am-11:59 pm
Event: Bingocize
Richton Park Public Library District
12-1 pm
Event: Toddler Time
Dolton Public Library District
12-1 pm
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Matteson Area Public Library District
All day
Event: Crafternoon Kits
Lemont Public Library District
All day
Event: I Spy Library Challenge
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
All day
Event: Winter Reading Program
Midlothian Public Library
All day
Event: Bid Whist
Matteson Area Public Library District
1-4:30 pm
Event: Crafternoons in the Commons
Village of Park Forest Public Library
1-2 pm
Event: Da Dopamine Project with Jae’ln
Village of Park Forest Public Library
1-2 pm
Event: Take Charge Of Your Health
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
1:30-4 pm
Event: Seated Yoga
Richton Park Public Library District
2-3 pm
Event: NEW Open Maker Hours
Blue Island Public Library
3-6 pm
Event: Drop-In Device Help
Richton Park Public Library District
3:15-4 pm
Event: Craft Time
Dolton Public Library District
3:30-4:30 pm
Event: After School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
3:30-6:30 pm
Event: Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook
Blue Island Public Library
4-5 pm
Event: Midweek Makers
Lansing Public Library
4-4:45 pm
Event: Minecraft Club
Blue Island Public Library
4-6 pm
Event: Teen Midweek Movie Night
Richton Park Public Library District
5-7 pm
Event: Evening Storytime
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
5:30 pm
Event: Evening Storytime
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
5:30 pm
Event: Next Level Fitness
Village of Steger
6-7 pm
Event: Adult Anime Club
South Holland Public Library
6-7 pm
Event: Technology Learning Lab
Richton Park Public Library District
6-7:30 pm
Event: Youth Bingo
Chicago Ridge Public Library
6-7 pm
Event: Before School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
6:30-8:30 am
Event: Folk Group Practice
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
7-9 pm
Event: Bible Study
Country Club Hills Cornerstone Christian Fellowship
7:30 pm
Event: Yoga Wednesday
Village of Steger
7:45-8:45 am
Event: TOPS
Village of Steger
9-11 am
Event: Art Class
Biela Senior Center
10 am-12 pm
Event: Church Office Hours (Wednesday)
Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church
10 am-2 pm
Event: Exercise at Biela
Biela Senior Center
10:15 am-12 pm
Event: Knitting & Crochet Club
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
10:15 am
Event: Knitting & Crochet Club
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
10:15 am
Event: Coffee Break Cafe
Lansing Public Library
10:30-11:30 am
Event: PreK Storytime
Richton Park Public Library District
10:30-11 am
Event: Tech Essentials-Microsoft Word
Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District
10:30 am-12 pm
Event: Knitting Studio
Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District
11 am-12 pm
Event: Chair Fitness Class
Village of Crestwood
11 am-12 pm
Event: Chair Yoga (External Use)
Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church
11 am-12 pm
Event: Personal Training Sale!
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
12 am-11:59 pm
Event: Pinochle
Biela Senior Center
12-4 pm
Event: Pinochle Club
Village of Steger
12:30-3 pm
Thursday, Aug. 28
Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Matteson Area Public Library District
All day
Event: I Spy Library Challenge
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
All day
Event: Winter Reading Program
Midlothian Public Library
All day
Event: TechWise
Chicago Ridge Public Library
1-2:30 pm
Event: Device Advice
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
3-7 pm
Event: Device Advice
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
3-7 pm
Event: NEW Open Maker Hours
Blue Island Public Library
3-5 pm
Event: After School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
3:30-6:30 pm
Event: * Fun Club
Richton Park Public Library District
4-5 pm
Event: VolunTeens
South Holland Public Library
4-8 pm
Event: Paint and Sip at the Farm
Orland Park-Stellwagen Family Farm Foundation
6-8 pm
Event: Line Dancing
Dolton Public Library District
6-7 pm
Event: Pajama Storytime
Lansing Public Library
6-6:30 pm
Event: Yapping Yarnies – Wash cloths, dish towels and more
Matteson Area Public Library District
6-8 pm
Event: Before School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
6:30-8:30 am
Event: Pajama Storytime
Green Hills Public Library District
6:30-7 pm
Event: Books and Bubbles
Chicago Ridge Public Library
6:30-7:30 pm
Event: Microsoft Office Basics
Green Hills Public Library District
6:30-8 pm
Event: RPG Adventures in Green Hills
Green Hills Public Library District
6:30-8:30 pm
Event: Bible Study
First Apostolic Church
7-8:30 pm
Event: Tapestry Young Adults
Maranatha Chapel
7 pm
Event: Book Bites – The DPLD Black Authors’ Book Club
Dolton Public Library District
7-8:30 pm
Event: Meeting Of The Board Of Trustees
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
7 pm
Event: Meeting Of The Board Of Trustees
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
7 pm
Event: Scrapbooking
Chicago Ridge Public Library
7:30-8:30 pm
Event: Tune-Up Morning Exercise Class
Village of Steger
8-9 am
Event: AARP Tax Aide
Matteson Area Public Library District
9 am-4 pm
Event: Preschool Storytime
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
9:30-10 am
Event: Story Sprouts (Ages birth-36 months)
Palos Park Public Library
10 am-12 pm
Event: Storytime @ the Library
Matteson Area Public Library District
10-10:30 am
Event: Thursday Adult Bible Study at Salem Lutheran Church
Salem Lutheran Church
10:30 am
Event: Toddler Storytime
Prairie Trails Public Library
10:30-11 am
Event: Ladies Arabic Bible Study
Maranatha Chapel
11 am
Event: Bilingual Buddies
South Holland Public Library
11 am-12 pm
Event: January Chair Yoga
South Holland Public Library
11 am-12 pm
Event: Senior Bingo
Dolton Public Library District
11 am-5 pm
Event: Toddler Storytime (Ages 0 – 3 with caregiver)
Lemont Public Library District
11-11:30 am
Event: Personal Training Sale!
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
12 am-11:59 pm
Event: Bingocize
Richton Park Public Library District
12-1 pm
Event: Church Office Hours (Thurthday)
Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church
12:30-5:30 pm
Friday, Aug. 29
Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Matteson Area Public Library District
All day
Event: I Spy Library Challenge
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
All day
Event: Winter Reading Program
Midlothian Public Library
All day
Event: Friday Fun Day
Richton Park Public Library District
2-3 pm
Event: After School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
3:30-6:30 pm
Event: Before School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
6:30-8:30 am
Event: Friday Night Special: Mixology Class with The Voyaging Alchemist
Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District
6:30-8:30 pm
Event: Yoga Friday
Village of Steger
7:45-8:45 am
Event: AARP Tax Aide
Matteson Area Public Library District
9 am-4 pm
Event: Move & Groove (Ages 0 – 5 with caregiver)
Lemont Public Library District
10-10:30 am
Event: Exercise at Biela
Biela Senior Center
10:15 am-12 pm
Event: PreK Craft
Richton Park Public Library District
10:30-11:15 am
Event: Tech Essentials-Microsoft Word
Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District
10:30 am-12 pm
Event: Toddler Storytime
Crestwood Public Library District
10:30-11 am
Event: Toddler Time: Fun with Bluey
Blue Island Public Library
11 am-12 pm
Event: Chair Fitness Class
Village of Crestwood
11 am-12 pm
Event: Story Tots with Miss Candy
Village of Park Forest Public Library
11-11:30 am
Event: Personal Training Sale!
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
12 am-11:59 pm
Saturday, Aug. 30
Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Matteson Area Public Library District
All day
Event: I Spy Library Challenge
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
All day
Event: Winter Reading Program
Midlothian Public Library
All day
Event: Virtual Teen Kahoot
Dolton Public Library District
1:30-2 pm
Event: Split Screen Saturdays
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
2 pm
Event: After School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
3:30-6:30 pm
Event: Before School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
6:30-8:30 am
Event: Gecko Sales
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
9:30-10:30 am
Event: Share-a-Language Storytime
Tinley Park Public Library
10:30-11 am
Event: Play Doh Playtime
Richton Park Public Library District
11 am-1:30 pm
Event: Mommie & Me Workout Class
Hazel Crest Park District
11:15 am-12 pm
Event: Personal Training Sale!
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
12 am-11:59 pm
Event: Author! Author!
Dolton Public Library District
12-1 pm
Event: Party in the Park
The Park at York and Western
12-3 pm
Event: Dungeons and Dragons
South Holland Public Library
12:30-3:30 pm
