Don’t miss out on these family and kids events happening in South Cook County this week.
Sunday, April 5
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Matteson Area Public Library District
All day
I Spy Library Challenge
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
All day
Winter Reading Program
Midlothian Public Library
All day
“Bilingual Service (Arabic & English)”
Maranatha Chapel
1 pm
Senior Bridge Club
Dolton Public Library District
1:30-3:30 pm
Adult 5-on-5 Basketball League
Hazel Crest Park District
2-10 pm
After School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
3:30-6:30 pm
Before School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
6:30-8:30 am
Sunday School – Salem Lutheran Church
Salem Lutheran Church
9-9:30 am
“Bilingual Service (Spanish & English)”
Maranatha Chapel
9:30 am
English/Spanish Service
Maranatha Chapel
9:30 am
Hyphen Class
First Apostolic Church
10-10:45 am
Man Talk
Country Club Hills Cornerstone Christian Fellowship
10 am
Sunday School
First Apostolic Church
10-10:45 am
Worship
Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church
10-11 am
Sunday Adult Bible Study at Salem Lutheran Church
Salem Lutheran Church
10:45-11:45 am
English Service
Maranatha Chapel
11 am
Fellowship
Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church
11 am-12 pm
Worship & The Word (Main Service)
First Apostolic Church
11 am-1 pm
Worship Service
Country Club Hills Cornerstone Christian Fellowship
11 am
Personal Training Sale!
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
12 am-11:59 pm
Monday, April 6
Monday Take & Make Craft Kit
Crestwood Public Library District
All day
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Matteson Area Public Library District
All day
I Spy Library Challenge
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
All day
Monday Take & Make
Crestwood Public Library District
All day
Self-Directed winter Crafts at the Library
Chicago Ridge Public Library
All day
Winter Reading Program
Midlothian Public Library
All day
Bible Study
Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church
1-2 pm
Monday Matinees
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
1 pm
School Play Practice
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
3-4:30 pm
STEM Explorers Club
Matteson Area Public Library District
3-4 pm
Walk-In Tech Help
South Holland Public Library
3-5 pm
* Digital Comics Basics (Session 1)
Richton Park Public Library District
3:30-5:30 pm
After School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
3:30-6:30 pm
Teen Craft
Richton Park Public Library District
4-5 pm
S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad) Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Blue Island Public Library
5-8:45 pm
Karate
Hazel Crest Park District
5-6:30 pm
Community Meal
Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church
5:30-6 pm
School of Religion
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
6-7:15 pm
School of Religion Class
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
6-7:15 pm
* Maker Monday
Richton Park Public Library District
6-7:30 pm
Italian Conversation Group
Acorn Public Library District
6-7 pm
Snapology
Matteson Area Public Library District
6-7 pm
Yoga
Matteson Area Public Library District
6-7 pm
Before School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
6:30-8:30 am
Knit & Stitch
Oak Lawn Public Library
6:30-8:30 pm
Travel Basketball
Hazel Crest Park District
7-8 pm
Teen Leadership Council
Homewood Public Library
7:30-8:45 pm
Tune-Up Morning Exercise Class
Village of Steger
8-9 am
Baby Bookworms
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
9:30-10 am
Church Office Hours (Monday)
Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church
10 am-2 pm
Monday Movie Matinee
Chicago Ridge Public Library
10 am-12 pm
Exercise at Biela
Biela Senior Center
10:15 am-12 pm
Coffee & Crochet
Richton Park Public Library District
10:30 am-12 pm
Little Learners
Richton Park Public Library District
10:30-11:30 am
Messy Mondays
Crestwood Public Library District
10:30-11 am
Chair Fitness Class
Village of Crestwood
11 am-12 pm
Connecting Through Threads: Social Knitting for Older Adults & Seniors
Village of Park Forest Public Library
11:30 am-2:30 pm
Cardio drumming classes
Hazel Crest Park District
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Personal Training Sale!
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
12 am-11:59 pm
Respond Now- Snap Assistance
Chicago Heights Public Library
12-4 pm
* Lego Robotics Club (Session 3)
Richton Park Public Library District
12:30-1:30 pm
Tuesday, April 7
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Matteson Area Public Library District
All day
I Spy Library Challenge
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
All day
Winter Reading Program
Midlothian Public Library
All day
Tai-Chi & Meditation
Lansing Public Library
1-2 pm
Tech Help Tuesdays
Crestwood Public Library District
1-2 pm
Dungeons & Dragons
Richton Park Public Library District
1:15-3:15 pm
Help Applying For Human Services with Respond Now
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
1:15 pm
Help Applying For Human Services with RespondNow
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
1:15 pm
Kid Concoctions
Richton Park Public Library District
2-4 pm
Toddler Storytime
Justice Public Library District
2-2:45 pm
Open Makerspace Hours
Blue Island Public Library
3-5 pm
Tumblebear Gymnastics – Multiple Sessions
Village of Steger
3-5:30 pm
NEW Open Maker Hours
Blue Island Public Library
3-5 pm
Craftertuesday
Chicago Heights Public Library
3:30-4:30 pm
After School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
3:30-6:30 pm
Bridge
Dolton Public Library District
4-7 pm
LEGO Club
Crestwood Public Library District
4-5 pm
Senior Bridge Club
Dolton Public Library District
4-6 pm
Teen Room Takeover
South Holland Public Library
4-6 pm
Judo
Hazel Crest Park District
5-6:30 pm
Teen Game Night
Midlothian Public Library
5:30-7:30 pm
TM Kids Cooking Class
Hazel Crest Park District
5:30-6:30 pm
All Around Fitness
Village of Steger
6-7 pm
Cookies & Comics
Homewood Public Library
6-6:45 pm
Pajama Storytime
Justice Public Library District
6-6:45 pm
Before School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
6:30-8:30 am
Brown Sugar Book Club
Richton Park Public Library District
6:30-7:30 pm
Storytime Crew
Richton Park Public Library District
7-7:30 pm
Writers’ Group
Orland Park Public Library
7-8 pm
Bell Choir Practice
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
7-8 pm
Pajama Storytime
Richton Park Public Library District
7-7:30 pm
Tai Chi for Older Adults & Seniors
Village of Park Forest Public Library
9-10 am
Baby Storytime
Oak Lawn Public Library
9:30-10 am
Toddler Time
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
9:30-10 am
Winter Story Time For Babies!
Blue Island Public Library
10-10:30 am
Café Connection
Village of Park Forest Public Library
10-10:15 am
Preschool Stories
Tinley Park Public Library
10-10:30 am
Rhyme, Rock, and Read
Matteson Area Public Library District
10-11 am
Preschool Storytime
Oak Lawn Public Library
10:15-10:45 am
Illinois Action For Children
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
10:15 am-12 pm
Morning Storytime
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
10:15 am
Baby Storytime
Prairie Trails Public Library
10:30-11 am
Bouncing Babies
Tinley Park Public Library
11-11:30 am
Lapsit Baby Storytime (Ages 0 – 3 with caregiver)
Lemont Public Library District
11-11:30 am
English Hour (ESL) – English Conversation Group
Chicago Ridge Public Library
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Personal Training Sale!
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
12 am-11:59 pm
Spring Clean Your Metabolism: Nutrition for Healthy Aging
Orland Township
12-1 pm
Bingocize
Richton Park Public Library District
12-1 pm
Bingocize (Winter)
Richton Park Public Library District
12-1 pm
Spades/Bid-Whist
Chicago Heights Public Library
12-1 pm
Wednesday, April 8
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Matteson Area Public Library District
All day
Crafternoon Kits
Lemont Public Library District
All day
I Spy Library Challenge
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
All day
Winter Reading Program
Midlothian Public Library
All day
Friends Short Story Discussion Group: “The Bag” by Saki
Oak Lawn Public Library
1-3 pm
Bid Whist
Matteson Area Public Library District
1-4:30 pm
Bid Whist
Matteson Area Public Library District
1-4:30 pm
Crafternoons in the Commons
Village of Park Forest Public Library
1-2 pm
Da Dopamine Project with Jae’ln
Village of Park Forest Public Library
1-2 pm
Empowerment Yoga
Lansing Public Library
1-2:30 pm
Tech Help Drop-In
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
1:15-3 pm
Take Charge Of Your Health
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
1:30-4 pm
Advocate Diabetes Support Group
Oak Lawn Public Library
2:30-4:30 pm
Open Makerspace Hours
Blue Island Public Library
3-5 pm
School Play Practice
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
3-4:30 pm
NEW Open Maker Hours
Blue Island Public Library
3-6 pm
Homework Help
Dolton Public Library District
3:30-5 pm
After School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
3:30-6:30 pm
Da Dopamine Project for Kids & Teens
Village of Park Forest Public Library
4-5 pm
Midweek Makers
Lansing Public Library
4-4:45 pm
Midweek Meetup
Richton Park Public Library District
4-5 pm
Minecraft Club
Blue Island Public Library
4-6 pm
Teen Crafters
Richton Park Public Library District
5-6 pm
Genealogy Club
Dolton Public Library District
5-6 pm
Evening Storytime
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
5:30 pm
Evening Storytime
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
5:30 pm
Next Level Fitness
Village of Steger
6-7 pm
Library Board Meeting
Markham Public Library
6-8 pm
Movie Night Wednesday
Oak Lawn Public Library
6-8 pm
Before School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
6:30-8:30 am
Folk Group Practice
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
7-9 pm
Bible Study
Country Club Hills Cornerstone Christian Fellowship
7:30 pm
Yoga Wednesday
Village of Steger
7:45-8:45 am
TOPS
Village of Steger
9-11 am
Toddler Storytime
Oak Lawn Public Library
9:30-10 am
Park Lawn book discussion
Oak Lawn Public Library
10 am-12 pm
Toddler Tales
Tinley Park Public Library
10-10:30 am
Art Class
Biela Senior Center
10 am-12 pm
Church Office Hours (Wednesday)
Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church
10 am-2 pm
Cuentos para pequeños (En Español)
Midlothian Public Library
10-10:30 am
Exercise at Biela
Biela Senior Center
10:15 am-12 pm
PreK Storytime
Richton Park Public Library District
10:30-11 am
Read, Rock, n’ Rhyme
Homewood Public Library
10:30-11 am
Tech Essentials-Microsoft Word
Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District
10:30 am-12 pm
Preschool Stories
Tinley Park Public Library
11-11:30 am
Crazy Crafters – 2026 (Ages 62+)
Village of Bridgeview Park District
11 am
Spring Beginners Knitting Class
Chicago Heights Public Library
11 am-12 pm
Chair Fitness Class
Village of Crestwood
11 am-12 pm
Chair Yoga (External Use)
Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church
11 am-12 pm
Ageless Strength & Mobility with Arlene Santiago
Village of Park Forest Public Library
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Personal Training Sale!
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
12 am-11:59 pm
Pinochle
Biela Senior Center
12-4 pm
Respond Now- Snap Assistance
Chicago Heights Public Library
12-4 pm
Pinochle Club
Village of Steger
12:30-3 pm
Thursday, April 9
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Matteson Area Public Library District
All day
I Spy Library Challenge
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
All day
Winter Reading Program
Midlothian Public Library
All day
Open Makerspace Hours
Blue Island Public Library
3-5 pm
Device Advice
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
3-7 pm
Device Advice
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
3-7 pm
NEW Open Maker Hours
Blue Island Public Library
3-5 pm
After School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
3:30-6:30 pm
* Fun Club
Richton Park Public Library District
4-5 pm
Reading Buddies
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
5-6 pm
Mens Club Basketball
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
6-9 pm
Line Dancing
Dolton Public Library District
6-7 pm
Pajama Storytime
Lansing Public Library
6-6:30 pm
Yapping Yarnies – Wash cloths, dish towels and more
Matteson Area Public Library District
6-8 pm
Before School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
6:30-8:30 am
Evening Storytime
Tinley Park Public Library
6:30-7 pm
Meditation a Tool to Balance Your Life
Acorn Public Library District
6:30-7:30 pm
Happy Bookers on the Town: The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick
Lemont Public Library District
7-8 pm
Village Board Meeting
Village Of Willow Springs
7 pm
Bible Study
First Apostolic Church
7-8:30 pm
Tapestry Young Adults
Maranatha Chapel
7 pm
Scrapbooking
Chicago Ridge Public Library
7:30-8:30 pm
Tune-Up Morning Exercise Class
Village of Steger
8-9 am
AARP Tax Aide
Matteson Area Public Library District
9 am-4 pm
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
Matteson Area Public Library District
9:15 am-3 pm
Toddler Storytime
Oak Lawn Public Library
9:30-10 am
Preschool Storytime
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
9:30-10 am
Bouncing Babies
Tinley Park Public Library
10-10:30 am
Storytime @ the Library
Matteson Area Public Library District
10-10:30 am
Thursday Adult Bible Study at Salem Lutheran Church
Salem Lutheran Church
10:30 am
Toddler Storytime
Prairie Trails Public Library
10:30-11 am
Stitch Club
Tinley Park Public Library
11 am-1 pm
Ladies Arabic Bible Study
Maranatha Chapel
11 am
Artsy Tots
Village of Park Forest Public Library
11 am-12 pm
Bilingual Buddies
South Holland Public Library
11 am-12 pm
Senior Bingo
Dolton Public Library District
11 am-5 pm
Toddler Storytime (Ages 0 – 3 with caregiver)
Lemont Public Library District
11-11:30 am
Personal Training Sale!
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
12 am-11:59 pm
Meet With Our Digital Navigator
Summit Public Library District
12-2 pm
Bingocize
Richton Park Public Library District
12-1 pm
Bingocize (Winter)
Richton Park Public Library District
12-1 pm
Church Office Hours (Thurthday)
Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church
12:30-5:30 pm
Friday, April 10
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Matteson Area Public Library District
All day
I Spy Library Challenge
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
All day
Winter Reading Program
Midlothian Public Library
All day
Friday Fun Day
Richton Park Public Library District
2-3 pm
Afternoon Legos
Justice Public Library District
2:45-3:30 pm
After School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
3:30-6:30 pm
Tween Time
Homewood Public Library
4:30-6 pm
Before School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
6:30-8:30 am
Yoga Friday
Village of Steger
7:45-8:45 am
AARP Tax Aide
Matteson Area Public Library District
9 am-4 pm
On-the-Go Creations
Markham Public Library
9 am-5 pm
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
Matteson Area Public Library District
9:15 am-2 pm
Toddler Tales
Tinley Park Public Library
10-10:30 am
Move & Groove (Ages 0 – 5 with caregiver)
Lemont Public Library District
10-10:30 am
Exercise at Biela
Biela Senior Center
10:15 am-12 pm
Drop-in PreK Craft
Richton Park Public Library District
10:30-11:30 am
Mini Makers
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
10:30-11 am
PreK Craft
Richton Park Public Library District
10:30-11:15 am
Tech Essentials-Microsoft Word
Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District
10:30 am-12 pm
Toddler Storytime
Crestwood Public Library District
10:30-11 am
Chair Fitness Class
Village of Crestwood
11 am-12 pm
Story Tots with Miss Candy
Village of Park Forest Public Library
11-11:30 am
Personal Training Sale!
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
12 am-11:59 pm
Saturday, April 11
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Matteson Area Public Library District
All day
I Spy Library Challenge
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
All day
Winter Reading Program
Midlothian Public Library
All day
Jewelry Class Session 2
Markham Public Library
1:30-2:30 pm
Virtual Teen Kahoot
Dolton Public Library District
1:30-2 pm
Virtual Teen Kahoot!
Dolton Public Library District
1:30-2 pm
Adulting 101: Essential Skills Workshop
Matteson Area Public Library District
2-3 pm
Split Screen Saturdays
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
2 pm
Writer’s Workshop
Village of Park Forest Public Library
2:30-4:30 pm
Chess Club
First Apostolic Church
3-5 pm
Service
Justice Church of God Seventh Day
3-5 pm
KABOOM: Science Experiment
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
3 pm
After School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
3:30-6:30 pm
Before School Program
Hazel Crest Park District
6:30-8:30 am
Girls Volleyball Game
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
9 am-3 pm
Gecko Sales
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
9:30-10:30 am
Crochet Corner
Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District
10 am-12 pm
Drop-In Winter Playdate
Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn
10:30-11:30 am
Art Factory
Village of Park Forest Public Library
11-11:30 am
Cookbook Club
Dolton Public Library District
11 am-1 pm
Mommie & Me Workout Class
Hazel Crest Park District
11:15 am-12 pm
Personal Training Sale!
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
12 am-11:59 pm
Homework Help!
Richton Park Public Library District
12-2 pm
Jewelry Class Session 1
Markham Public Library
12-1 pm
Lansing Historical Society Museum
Lansing Public Library
12-3 pm
Dungeons and Dragons
South Holland Public Library
12:30-3:30 pm
