South Cook News

The following family & kids events are scheduled to take place this month.

Week 1 - Jan. 1 - 4

Wednesday, Jan. 1:

Crafternoon Kits

Lemont Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Adult Racquetball league " The Rally League"

Village of Bridgeview Park District

All day

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

New Movie Wednesdays

Prairie Trails Public Library

2-4 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-6 pm

Family Movie Night

Markham Public Library

4-6 pm

Midweek Makers

Lansing Public Library

4-4:45 pm

Minecraft Club

Blue Island Public Library

4-6 pm

Calvary Youth

Calvary Church - Lemont

6:30-8 pm

Winter Bingo: Winter Reading Challenge

Prairie Trails Public Library

9 am-9 pm

Art Class

Biela Senior Center

10 am-12 pm

Family Storytime

Lansing Public Library

10-10:45 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Coffee Break Cafe

Lansing Public Library

10:30-11:30 am

Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

Preschool Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

11-11:30 am

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Pinochle

Biela Senior Center

12-4 pm

Thursday, Jan. 2:

Adult Coloring Contest

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

All day

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Coat Exchange

Lansing Public Library

All day

January Junior Explorers Activity Bags

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Adult Racquetball league " The Rally League"

Village of Bridgeview Park District

All day

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Family Game Night

Markham Public Library

4-6 pm

Drop-In Throwback Thursdays

Green Hills Public Library District

4:30-5:30 pm

Pajama Storytime

Lansing Public Library

6-6:30 pm

Book Banter

Lansing Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Winter Break Camp

Alsip Park District

6:45 am-6 pm

Scrapbooking

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Winter Bingo: Winter Reading Challenge

Prairie Trails Public Library

9 am-9 pm

Toddler Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

10:30-11 am

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

Friday, Jan. 3:

Adult Take and Make Kits

Homewood Public Library

All day

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Sunset

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Wheel of Fortune

Lansing Public Library

1-2 pm

Tween Time

Homewood Public Library

4:30-6 pm

After Hours Party for Teens

Homewood Public Library

6:30-10:30 pm

Library@Nite: Chicago Diamond Trio

Lansing Public Library

6:30-8 pm

Winter Break Camp

Alsip Park District

6:45 am-6 pm

The Kickback (Youth Meeting)

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

7-8 pm

Winter Bingo: Winter Reading Challenge

Prairie Trails Public Library

9 am-9 pm

Gentle Tai-Chi

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10-11 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

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, Jan. 4:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Sunset

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Kid's Crafternoon

Homewood Public Library

1-4 pm

All Band Meeting

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

2-3 pm

Doctrinal Bible Study

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

3:30-4:30 pm

Winter Bingo: Winter Reading Challenge

Prairie Trails Public Library

9 am-9 pm

Strength and Endurance Training

Village of Bridgeview Park District

10-11 am

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Video Gaming Club

Markham Public Library

12-3 pm

Week 2 - Jan. 5 - 11

Sunday, Jan. 5:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Bingo: Winter Reading Challenge

Prairie Trails Public Library

9 am-9 pm

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Monday, Jan. 6:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Monday Take & Make

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Self-Directed winter Crafts at the Library

Chicago Ridge Public Library

All day

Spice Club

Lansing Public Library

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Pokémon Club (Grades K-6)

Homewood Public Library

4-5 pm

Gymnastics: Beginner (level 2) ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

4-5 pm

S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad) Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Blue Island Public Library

5-8:45 pm

Gymnastics: Tumbling ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5-6 pm

AMPL Makerspace

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6-7:30 pm

AI: ChatGPT and Beyond

Crestwood Public Library District

6-7 pm

Creating a Miniature Bookcase

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-8 pm

Family Vision Board Party

Lansing Public Library

6-7 pm

Pokémon Club (Grades 5-12)

Homewood Public Library

6-7 pm

Teen Tarot Club: Moon Phases

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6-8 pm

Video Gaming Club

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Teen Leadership Council

Homewood Public Library

7:45-8:45 pm

Winter Bingo: Winter Reading Challenge

Prairie Trails Public Library

9 am-9 pm

Monday Movie Matinee - Last Christmas

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10 am-12 pm

Sensory Playtime

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10-11 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Messy Mondays

Crestwood Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

Sweating to the Oldies

Village of Bridgeview Park District

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

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Tuesday, Jan. 7:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Tai-Chi & Meditation

Lansing Public Library

1-2 pm

Senior Chair Yoga

Homewood Public Library

1:30-2:30 pm

Tech Social Hour: Zoom and More

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

2:30-3:30 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Food Art Mystery

Chicago Ridge Public Library

4-4:30 pm

LEGO Club

Crestwood Public Library District

4-5 pm

Andertoons Cartoon Drawing

Lansing Public Library

6-7 pm

Creating a Miniature Bookcase

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-8 pm

Winter Holidays Party - Tuesday Parties

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Just For Fun: Throwback Karaoke

Homewood Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Prayer Meeting

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

7-8:30 pm

Tai Chi for Older Adults & Seniors

Village of Park Forest Public Library

9-10 am

Winter Bingo: Winter Reading Challenge

Prairie Trails Public Library

9 am-9 pm

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

WII Bowling

Village of Bridgeview Park District

10 am-12 pm

Rising Readers

Homewood Public Library

10:30-11 am

Baby Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

10:30-11 am

Music & Movement

Lansing Public Library

11-11:30 am

Lapsit Baby 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

KinderCamp

Homewood Public Library

12-1 pm

Wednesday, Jan. 8:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Crafternoon Kits

Lemont Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Adult Racquetball league " The Rally League"

Village of Bridgeview Park District

All day

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

Getting “Smart” About Phones

Lansing Public Library

2-3:30 pm

New Movie Wednesdays

Prairie Trails Public Library

2-4 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-6 pm

Cooking Adventures

Crestwood Public Library District

4-5 pm

Library of Things Tour

Lansing Public Library

4-5 pm

Midweek Makers

Lansing Public Library

4-4:45 pm

Minecraft Club

Blue Island Public Library

4-6 pm

Gymnastics: Beginner (level 1) ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

4-5 pm

Gymnastics: Teddy Bear Tumble ages 3-5

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5-5:45 pm

Gymnastics: Advanced Beginner (level 1) ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5:30-7 pm

Bingo

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Calvary Youth

Calvary Church - Lemont

6:30-8 pm

Essay Writing Workshop

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Winter Bingo: Winter Reading Challenge

Prairie Trails Public Library

9 am-9 pm

Art Class

Biela Senior Center

10 am-12 pm

Family Storytime

Lansing Public Library

10-10:45 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Homeschooler's Study Group

Homewood Public Library

10:30 am-12:30 pm

Coffee Break Cafe

Lansing Public Library

10:30-11:30 am

Read, Rock, n' Rhyme

Homewood Public Library

10:30-11 am

Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

Move with Sol

Lansing Public Library

11-11:30 am

Preschool Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

11-11:30 am

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Pinochle

Biela Senior Center

12-4 pm

Thursday, Jan. 9:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Take Home Science Kit

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Adult Racquetball league " The Rally League"

Village of Bridgeview Park District

All day

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Chess Club for Kids

Homewood Public Library

4-5 pm

Tote-ally Creative: Bag Decorating

Lansing Public Library

4-5 pm

DIY Bath Bombs

Crestwood Public Library District

6-7 pm

Pajama Storytime

Lansing Public Library

6-6:30 pm

Cardmaking Class

Homewood Public Library

6:30-8:30 pm

Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

BookTalk - No Crying in Baseball by Erin Carlson

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7-8:30 pm

Scrapbooking

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Baby Bloomers

Homewood Public Library

10-10:30 am

Introduction to Basic Computer Skills

Lansing Public Library

10-11:30 am

Toddler Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

10:30-11 am

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

Friday, Jan. 10:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Sunset

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Craftmasters

Lansing Public Library

1-2 pm

The Kickback (Youth Meeting)

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

7-8 pm

Criminally Good

Lansing Public Library

10-11 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

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, Jan. 11:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Sunset

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Literature Band Outreach

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

2:30-3:30 pm

Writer's Workshop

Village of Park Forest Public Library

2:30-4:30 pm

Doctrinal Bible Study

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

3:30-4:30 pm

Strength and Endurance Training

Village of Bridgeview Park District

10-11 am

Avoiding Telephone and Internet Scams

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

11 am-12 pm

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Week 3 - Jan. 12 - 18

Sunday, Jan. 12:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Monday, Jan. 13:

Collage Take and Make

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

All day

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

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 Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Cooking with Kids

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

3:45-4:45 pm

Project Next Generation - Coding at Your Library

Chicago Ridge Public Library

4-5 pm

Gymnastics: Beginner (level 2) ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

4-5 pm

S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad) Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Blue Island Public Library

5-8:45 pm

Gymnastics: Tumbling ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5-6 pm

Paint Party

Alsip Park District

5:30-6:30 pm

Roz Puppets

Lansing Public Library

5:30-7:30 pm

Paint a Cantarito (Pinta un Cantarito)

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6-8 pm

Killer Thrillers

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-6:45 pm

Teen Tarot Club: Moon Phases

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6-8 pm

Video Gaming Club

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Wiggles & Jammies

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6:30-7 pm

Cookbook Club for Teens

Homewood Public Library

7-8 pm

Tales for Teddy Bears

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Monday Movie Matinee - Last Christmas

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10 am-12 pm

Sensory Playtime

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10-11 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Messy Mondays

Crestwood Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

Sweating to the Oldies

Village of Bridgeview Park District

11 am-12 pm

Monday Morning Mommy Meet-Up

Lemont Public Library District

11:15-11:45 am

Connecting Through Threads: Social Knitting for Older Adults & Seniors

Village of Park Forest Public Library

11:30 am-2:30 pm

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Tuesday, Jan. 14:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

NoveList: Open Up Your Reading Universe

Lansing Public Library

1-2 pm

Tai-Chi & Meditation

Lansing Public Library

1-2 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Creative Chefs

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

3:45-4:15 pm

Read to the Dogs!

Crestwood Public Library District

5-6 pm

Make It Take It Tuesday

Homewood Public Library

6-7 pm

Stitches and Shenanigans

Homewood Public Library

6-8 pm

Dog Man Party

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

International Tasters Club - Family Edition

Lansing Public Library

6-7 pm

Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Prayer Meeting

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

7-8:30 pm

Tai Chi for Older Adults & Seniors

Village of Park Forest Public Library

9-10 am

Winter Story Time For Babies!

Blue Island Public Library

10-10:30 am

Baby & Me Playtime

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-11 am

Café Connection

Village of Park Forest Public Library

10-10:15 am

WII Bowling

Village of Bridgeview Park District

10 am-12 pm

Rising Readers

Homewood Public Library

10:30-11 am

Baby Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

10:30-11 am

Music & Movement

Lansing 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

KinderCamp

Homewood Public Library

12-1 pm

Wednesday, Jan. 15:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Crafternoon Kits

Lemont Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Adult Racquetball league " The Rally League"

Village of Bridgeview Park District

All day

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

What? That's in IL? Visiting Our State Park System

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

2-3 pm

New Movie Wednesdays

Prairie Trails Public Library

2-4 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-6 pm

Swiftie Science

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

3:45-4:15 pm

Midweek Makers

Lansing Public Library

4-4:45 pm

Minecraft Club

Blue Island Public Library

4-6 pm

Gymnastics: Beginner (level 1) ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

4-5 pm

Gymnastics: Teddy Bear Tumble ages 3-5

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5-5:45 pm

Mi Casita Spanish Storytime

Lansing Public Library

5:30-6:30 pm

Gymnastics: Advanced Beginner (level 1) ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5:30-7 pm

Bingo

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Candle Swap

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6-7:30 pm

Tasty Trivia!

Lansing Public Library

6-7:30 pm

Calvary Youth

Calvary Church - Lemont

6:30-8 pm

(Virtual) Cooking Class with Kristyn Slick

Village of Park Forest Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Classroom Kitchen: Vegan Comfort Food

Crestwood Public Library District

6:30-7:30 pm

Essay Writing Workshop

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Art Class

Biela Senior Center

10 am-12 pm

Petite Picassos

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Family Storytime

Lansing Public Library

10-10:45 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Homeschooler's Study Group

Homewood Public Library

10:30 am-12:30 pm

Coffee Break Cafe

Lansing Public Library

10:30-11:30 am

Read, Rock, n' Rhyme

Homewood Public Library

10:30-11 am

Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

Daycare Storytime

Lansing Public Library

11-11:30 am

Preschool Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

11-11:30 am

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Stitch Basics: Embroidery 101

Lansing Public Library

12 am-1 pm

Pinochle

Biela Senior Center

12-4 pm

Thursday, Jan. 16:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Adult Racquetball league " The Rally League"

Village of Bridgeview Park District

All day

Drop-In Throwback Thursdays

Green Hills Public Library District

1-5:30 pm

Home School Meet Up

Markham Public Library

1-2 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Anime Club

Lansing Public Library

4-5 pm

Pajama Storytime

Lansing Public Library

6-6:30 pm

Scribble Monster

Lansing Public Library

6-7 pm

Just For Fun: Writers Club

Homewood Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Insider's Guide to Your Library

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Lansing Public Library Board Meeting

Lansing Public Library

6:30-7:45 pm

Park Forest Board of Trustees Meeting

Village of Park Forest Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Scrapbooking

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Baby Bloomers

Homewood Public Library

10-10:30 am

Preschool STEAM

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Toddler STEAM

Crestwood Public Library District

10:30-11:30 am

Toddler Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

10:30-11 am

Sensory Play Hour

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10:45-11:45 am

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

Friday, Jan. 17:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Sunset

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Pathlights 101 and Pizza

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

1-2:15 pm

The Kickback (Youth Meeting)

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

7-8 pm

Gentle Tai-Chi

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10-11 am

Move & Groove (Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver)

Lemont Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Preschool Music and Movement

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 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

Bingo!

Lansing Public Library

12-1 pm

Saturday, Jan. 18:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Sunset

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Book Review

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

2:30-3:30 pm

Doctrinal Bible Study

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

3:30-4:30 pm

Strength and Endurance Training

Village of Bridgeview Park District

10-11 am

Dudes & Donuts

Lemont Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Scrabble Club

Crestwood Public Library District

10:30 am-12:30 pm

Yoga Storytime

Homewood Public Library

11:30 am-12 pm

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Life Ripples

Village of Park Forest Public Library

12:30-1:30 pm

Week 4 - Jan. 19 - 25

Sunday, Jan. 19:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Block of the Month

Chicago Ridge Public Library

1-2:30 pm

AI and ChatGPT

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

2-3:15 pm

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Monday, Jan. 20:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

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 Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Cooking with Kids

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

3:45-4:45 pm

Slime Scientists

Homewood Public Library

4-5 pm

Gymnastics: Beginner (level 2) ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

4-5 pm

S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad) Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Blue Island Public Library

5-8:45 pm

Gymnastics: Tumbling ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5-6 pm

Cricut Crafting Club

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6-8 pm

May We Remember - A Jewish-American Writer's Rendering of the Holocaust

Crestwood Public Library District

6-7 pm

Teen Tarot Club: Moon Phases

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6-8 pm

Video Gaming Club

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Story from Start to Finish

Homewood Public Library

6:30-8 pm

LinkedIn for Job Seekers

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-8 pm

Wiggles & Jammies

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6:30-7 pm

Adolescent Activists

Homewood Public Library

7-8 pm

Monday Movie Matinee - Last Christmas

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10 am-12 pm

Sensory Playtime

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10-11 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Messy Mondays

Crestwood Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

Sweating to the Oldies

Village of Bridgeview Park District

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

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Betty the Pan Am Stewardess

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

12-2 pm

Tuesday, Jan. 21:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Tai-Chi & Meditation

Lansing Public Library

1-2 pm

Tech at Two

Chicago Ridge Public Library

2-3:30 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Creative Chefs

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

3:45-4:15 pm

LEGO Club

Crestwood Public Library District

4-5 pm

“I Have a Dream” Collage

Lansing Public Library

4-5 pm

Spice it Up

Homewood Public Library

6-7 pm

Currency Conga Party

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Prayer Meeting

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

7-8:30 pm

Tai Chi for Older Adults & Seniors

Village of Park Forest Public Library

9-10 am

Winter Story Time For Babies!

Blue Island Public Library

10-10:30 am

Baby & Me Playtime

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-11 am

Café Connection

Village of Park Forest Public Library

10-10:15 am

WII Bowling

Village of Bridgeview Park District

10 am-12 pm

Rising Readers

Homewood Public Library

10:30-11 am

Baby Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

10:30-11 am

Music & Movement

Lansing 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

KinderCamp

Homewood Public Library

12-1 pm

Wednesday, Jan. 22:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Crafternoon Kits

Lemont Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Adult Racquetball league " The Rally League"

Village of Bridgeview Park District

All day

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

New Movie Wednesdays

Prairie Trails Public Library

2-4 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-6 pm

Swiftie Science

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

3:45-4:15 pm

Midweek Makers

Lansing Public Library

4-4:45 pm

Minecraft Club

Blue Island Public Library

4-6 pm

Perler Bead Snowflakes

Crestwood Public Library District

4-6 pm

Gymnastics: Beginner (level 1) ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

4-5 pm

Gymnastics: Teddy Bear Tumble ages 3-5

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5-5:45 pm

Gymnastics: Advanced Beginner (level 1) ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5:30-7 pm

Bingo

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Calvary Youth

Calvary Church - Lemont

6:30-8 pm

How Do I Pay For College?

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-8 pm

Essay Writing Workshop

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Art Class

Biela Senior Center

10 am-12 pm

Petite Picassos

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Books & Bagels - Laugh Out Loud: Bring Your Own Book!

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10-11 am

Family Storytime

Lansing Public Library

10-10:45 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Homeschooler's Study Group

Homewood Public Library

10:30 am-12:30 pm

Coffee Break Cafe

Lansing Public Library

10:30-11:30 am

Read, Rock, n' Rhyme

Homewood Public Library

10:30-11 am

Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

Preschool Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

11-11:30 am

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Pinochle

Biela Senior Center

12-4 pm

Thursday, Jan. 23:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Adult Racquetball league " The Rally League"

Village of Bridgeview Park District

All day

TechWise

Chicago Ridge Public Library

1-2:30 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

International Snack Club

Crestwood Public Library District

4-5 pm

2025 Vision Boards

Lansing Public Library

6-7:30 pm

Meditation Club

Crestwood Public Library District

6-7 pm

Pajama Storytime

Lansing Public Library

6-6:30 pm

Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Scrapbooking

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Baby Bloomers

Homewood Public Library

10-10:30 am

Preschool STEAM

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Toddler Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

10:30-11 am

Sensory Play Hour

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10:45-11:45 am

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

Friday, Jan. 24:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Sunset

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

The Kickback (Youth Meeting)

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

7-8 pm

Move & Groove (Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver)

Lemont Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Preschool Music and Movement

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Toddler Storytime

Crestwood Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

Lansing Library Cinema

Lansing Public Library

11 am-1:15 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, Jan. 25:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Bible Study Band

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

All day

Sunset

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Bullet Journaling

Homewood Public Library

1-3:30 pm

Level Up! Fortnite Tournament

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

2:30-3 pm

Doctrinal Bible Study

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

3:30-4:30 pm

Strength and Endurance Training

Village of Bridgeview Park District

10-11 am

Share-a-Language Storytime

Tinley Park Public Library

10:30-11 am

Mario Kart Tournament for Grades K-3

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

11 am-12 pm

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Week 5 - Jan. 26 - 31

Sunday, Jan. 26:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Monday, Jan. 27:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

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 Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Cooking with Kids

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

3:45-4:45 pm

LEGOS @ the Library!

Homewood Public Library

4-5 pm

Gymnastics: Beginner (level 2) ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

4-5 pm

Firefly Theater

Lansing Public Library

5-7:30 pm

S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad) Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Blue Island Public Library

5-8:45 pm

Gymnastics: Tumbling ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5-6 pm

Glow-In-The-Dark Nerf Wars

Homewood Public Library

6-8 pm

Historical Society (Family Oral Histories ~ Workshop)

Lansing Public Library

6-7:30 pm

Teen Tarot Club: Moon Phases

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6-8 pm

Video Gaming Club

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Needles & Yarn Knitting Club

Crestwood Public Library District

6:30-7:30 pm

Wiggles & Jammies

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6:30-7 pm

Teen Book Swap

Homewood Public Library

7:15-7:45 pm

Monday Movie Matinee - Last Christmas

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10 am-12 pm

Sensory Playtime

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10-11 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Messy Mondays

Crestwood Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

Monday Morning Mommy Meet-Up

Lemont Public Library District

11:15-11:45 am

Connecting Through Threads: Social Knitting for Older Adults & Seniors

Village of Park Forest Public Library

11:30 am-2:30 pm

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Tuesday, Jan. 28:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Tai-Chi & Meditation

Lansing Public Library

1-2 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Creative Chefs

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

3:45-4:15 pm

Bingo for Teens

Homewood Public Library

6-7 pm

Family Bingo

Crestwood Public Library District

6-7 pm

Piggy Bank Theater Party - Tuesday Party

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Prayer Meeting

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

7-8:30 pm

Tai Chi for Older Adults & Seniors

Village of Park Forest Public Library

9-10 am

Winter Story Time For Babies!

Blue Island Public Library

10-10:30 am

Baby & Me Playtime

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-11 am

Books and Bubbles - People in Your Neighborhood - A Dietitian is a Person in Your

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10-11 am

Café Connection

Village of Park Forest Public Library

10-10:15 am

Rising Readers

Homewood Public Library

10:30-11 am

Baby Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

10:30-11 am

Music & Movement

Lansing 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

KinderCamp

Homewood Public Library

12-1 pm

Wednesday, Jan. 29:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Crafternoon Kits

Lemont Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Adult Racquetball league " The Rally League"

Village of Bridgeview Park District

All day

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

New Movie Wednesdays

Prairie Trails Public Library

2-4 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-6 pm

Sewing 101

Chicago Ridge Public Library

3-4:30 pm

Swiftie Science

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

3:45-4:15 pm

Midweek Makers

Lansing Public Library

4-4:45 pm

Minecraft Club

Blue Island Public Library

4-6 pm

Gymnastics: Beginner (level 1) ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

4-5 pm

Wacky Snack Attack

Homewood Public Library

4:30-5:30 pm

Wood Burning 101

Lansing Public Library

5-6 pm

Gymnastics: Teddy Bear Tumble ages 3-5

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5-5:45 pm

Family Bingo/Loteria

Lansing Public Library

5:30-6:30 pm

Gymnastics: Advanced Beginner (level 1) ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5:30-7 pm

Bingo

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Bedtime Storytime

Homewood Public Library

6:30-7 pm

Calvary Youth

Calvary Church - Lemont

6:30-8 pm

Essay Writing Workshop

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Art Class

Biela Senior Center

10 am-12 pm

Petite Picassos

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Family Storytime

Lansing Public Library

10-10:45 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Homeschooler's Study Group

Homewood Public Library

10:30 am-12:30 pm

Coffee Break Cafe

Lansing Public Library

10:30-11:30 am

Read, Rock, n' Rhyme

Homewood Public Library

10:30-11 am

Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

Diamond Art Bookmark

Chicago Ridge Public Library

11 am-12:30 pm

Preschool Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

11-11:30 am

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Pinochle

Biela Senior Center

12-4 pm

Thursday, Jan. 30:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Adult Racquetball league " The Rally League"

Village of Bridgeview Park District

All day

TechWise

Chicago Ridge Public Library

1-2:30 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Winter Garden

Lansing Public Library

4-5 pm

Pajama Storytime

Lansing Public Library

6-6:30 pm

Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Scrapbooking

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Baby Bloomers

Homewood Public Library

10-10:30 am

Preschool STEAM

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Toddler Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

10:30-11 am

Sensory Play Hour

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10:45-11:45 am

Calumet Bakery Popup

Lansing Public Library

11 am-12 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

Friday, Jan. 31:

Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Sunset

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

All day

Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Gaming Night

Homewood Public Library

6-8 pm

The Kickback (Youth Meeting)

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

7-8 pm

Move & Groove (Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver)

Lemont Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Preschool Music and Movement

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 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