South Cook News

The following family & kids events are scheduled to take place in South Cook County this week.

Sunday, Jan. 12

Event: Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Event: Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: Winter Reading Program

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: Senior Bridge Club

Dolton Public Library District

1:30-3:30 pm

Event: Game Masters Series - So, you want to be a GM?

Matteson Area Public Library District

2-4 pm

Event: The Lighthouse Church Of All Nations - Adult Sunday School & Marriage Class Resumes

The Lighthouse Church Of All Nations

7:30-8:15 am

Event: Worship

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

10-11 am

Event: Design Your Story: Bookmark Art Contest for Kids

South Holland Public Library

10 am-9 pm

Event: Sunday Adult Bible Study at Salem Lutheran Church

Salem Lutheran Church

10:45-11:45 am

Event: Fellowship

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

11 am-12 pm

Event: Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Monday, Jan. 13

Event: Collage Take and Make

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

All day

Event: Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

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: Spice It Up!

South Holland Public Library

All day

Event: Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: Winter Reading Program

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: Bible Study

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

1-2 pm

Event: STEM Explorers Club

Matteson Area Public Library District

3-4 pm

Event: Cooking with Kids

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

3:45-4:45 pm

Event: Create Invitations with Canva

South Holland Public Library

4-5 pm

Event: Project Next Generation - Coding at Your Library

Chicago Ridge Public Library

4-5 pm

Event: Gymnastics: Beginner (level 2) ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

4-5 pm

Event: Pokemon Club

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: Gymnastics: Tumbling ages 6-13

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5-6 pm

Event: Paint Party

Alsip Park District

5:30-6:30 pm

Event: Roz Puppets

Lansing Public Library

5:30-7:30 pm

Event: Paint a Cantarito (Pinta un Cantarito)

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6-8 pm

Event: Cookbook Club - Healthy Meals

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-7 pm

Event: Killer Thrillers

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-6:45 pm

Event: Teen Tarot Club: Moon Phases

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6-8 pm

Event: Video Gaming Club

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Event: Yoga

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-7 pm

Event: Wiggles & Jammies

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6:30-7 pm

Event: Cookbook Club for Teens

Homewood Public Library

7-8 pm

Event: Session

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

7:30-8:30 pm

Event: Tales for Teddy Bears

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Event: Church Office Hours (Monday)

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

10 am-2 pm

Event: Design Your Story: Bookmark Art Contest for Kids

South Holland Public Library

10 am-9 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: Messy Mondays

Crestwood Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Event: Wiggle & Wobble

Green Hills Public Library District

11 am-12 pm

Event: Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

Event: Sweating to the Oldies

Village of Bridgeview Park District

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: Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Tuesday, Jan. 14

Event: Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Event: Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: Winter Reading Program

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: NoveList: Open Up Your Reading Universe

Lansing Public Library

1-2 pm

Event: Tai-Chi & Meditation

Lansing Public Library

1-2 pm

Event: NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Event: Creative Chefs

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

3:45-4:15 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: Let's Go Legos

Green Hills Public Library District

4:30-5:30 pm

Event: Read to the Dogs!

Crestwood Public Library District

5-6 pm

Event: Make It Take It Tuesday

Homewood Public Library

6-7 pm

Event: Stitches and Shenanigans

Homewood Public Library

6-8 pm

Event: Dog Man Party

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Event: International Tasters Club - Family Edition

Lansing Public Library

6-7 pm

Event: Line Dancing

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-7 pm

Event: Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Prayer Meeting

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

7-8:30 pm

Event: The Medicare Puzzle: Do You Know Your A, B, C, and D’s?

South Holland Public Library

7-8 pm

Event: Tai Chi for Older Adults & Seniors

Village of Park Forest Public Library

9-10 am

Event: Winter Story Time For Babies!

Blue Island Public Library

10-10:30 am

Event: Baby & Me Playtime

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-11 am

Event: Café Connection

Village of Park Forest Public Library

10-10:15 am

Event: Design Your Story: Bookmark Art Contest for Kids

South Holland Public Library

10 am-9 pm

Event: Rhyme, Rock, and Read

Matteson Area Public Library District

10-11 am

Event: WII Bowling

Village of Bridgeview Park District

10 am-12 pm

Event: Rising Readers

Homewood Public Library

10:30-11 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: KinderCamp

Homewood Public Library

12-1 pm

Event: Love and Care Caregiver Support Group

Matteson Area Public Library District

12-2 pm

Event: Toddler Time

Dolton Public Library District

12-1 pm

Wednesday, Jan. 15

Event: Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Event: Crafternoon Kits

Lemont Public Library District

All day

Event: Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: Winter Reading Program

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: Adult Racquetball league " The Rally League"

Village of Bridgeview Park District

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

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

2-3 pm

Event: New Movie Wednesdays

Prairie Trails Public Library

2-4 pm

Event: NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-6 pm

Event: Swiftie Science

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

3:45-4:15 pm

Event: Midweek Makers

Lansing Public Library

4-4:45 pm

Event: Minecraft Club

Blue Island Public Library

4-6 pm

Event: Pens & Planners

South Holland Public Library

4-5 pm

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

Village of Bridgeview Park District

4-5 pm

Event: Wiggles and Giggles

South Holland Public Library

5-6 pm

Event: Gymnastics: Teddy Bear Tumble ages 3-5

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5-5:45 pm

Event: Mi Casita Spanish Storytime

Lansing Public Library

5:30-6:30 pm

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

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5:30-7 pm

Event: Bingo

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Event: Candle Swap

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6-7:30 pm

Event: Family Edition: Building with Cardboard

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-7 pm

Event: Tasty Trivia!

Lansing Public Library

6-7:30 pm

Event: Calvary Youth

Calvary Church - Lemont

6:30-8 pm

Event: (Virtual) Cooking Class with Kristyn Slick

Village of Park Forest Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Classroom Kitchen: Vegan Comfort Food

Crestwood Public Library District

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Eco Club

Green Hills Public Library District

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: RPG Adventures in Green Hills

Green Hills Public Library District

6:30-8:30 pm

Event: Bingo Bash!

Dolton Public Library District

7-8 pm

Event: Essay Writing Workshop

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Event: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Village of Homewood

9 am-5 pm

Event: Art Class

Biela Senior Center

10 am-12 pm

Event: Petite Picassos

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Event: Church Office Hours (Wednesday)

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

10 am-2 pm

Event: Design Your Story: Bookmark Art Contest for Kids

South Holland Public Library

10 am-9 pm

Event: Family Storytime

Lansing Public Library

10-10:45 am

Event: Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Event: Homeschooler's Study Group

Homewood Public Library

10:30 am-12:30 pm

Event: Coffee Break Cafe

Lansing Public Library

10:30-11:30 am

Event: Read, Rock, n' Rhyme

Homewood Public Library

10:30-11 am

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: Daycare Storytime

Lansing Public Library

11-11:30 am

Event: Preschool Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

11-11:30 am

Event: Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Event: Stitch Basics: Embroidery 101

Lansing Public Library

12 am-1 pm

Event: Pinochle

Biela Senior Center

12-4 pm

Thursday, Jan. 16

Event: Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Event: Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: Adult Racquetball league " The Rally League"

Village of Bridgeview Park District

All day

Event: Drop-In Throwback Thursdays

Green Hills Public Library District

1-5:30 pm

Event: Home School Meet Up

Markham Public Library

1-2 pm

Event: NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Event: Anime Club

Lansing Public Library

4-5 pm

Event: VolunTeens

South Holland Public Library

4-8 pm

Event: Drop-In Board Game Night

South Holland Public Library

5:30-8:30 pm

Event: Girls Who Code

Green Hills Public Library District

6-7 pm

Event: Line Dancing

Dolton Public Library District

6-7 pm

Event: Movie Night @ the Library - Inside Out 2

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-8 pm

Event: Pajama Storytime

Lansing Public Library

6-6:30 pm

Event: STEAM Lab: Interactive STEM Playground

South Holland Public Library

6-7 pm

Event: Scribble Monster

Lansing Public Library

6-7 pm

Event: Yapping Yarnies - Bags, Purses, and Totes! Oh My!

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-8 pm

Event: Just For Fun: Writers Club

Homewood Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Insider's Guide to Your Library

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Lansing Public Library Board Meeting

Lansing Public Library

6:30-7:45 pm

Event: Park Forest Board of Trustees Meeting

Village of Park Forest Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Event: Scrapbooking

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Event: Baby Bloomers

Homewood Public Library

10-10:30 am

Event: Design Your Story: Bookmark Art Contest for Kids

South Holland Public Library

10 am-9 pm

Event: Preschool STEAM

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-10:30 am

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 STEAM

Crestwood Public Library District

10:30-11:30 am

Event: Toddler Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

10:30-11 am

Event: Sensory Play Hour

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10:45-11:45 am

Event: January Chair Yoga

South Holland Public Library

11 am-12 pm

Event: Toddler Storytime (Ages 0 - 3 with caregiver)

Lemont Public Library District

11-11:30 am

Event: 21 Double Down

Hickory Hills Park District

11:30 am-2 pm

Event: Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Event: Church Office Hours (Thurthday)

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

12:30-5:30 pm

Friday, Jan. 17

Event: Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Event: Sunset

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

All day

Event: Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: Pathlights 101 and Pizza

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

1-2:15 pm

Event: Winter Playgroup

Matteson Area Public Library District

3-4 pm

Event: The Kickback (Youth Meeting)

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

7-8 pm

Event: Left, Center, Right

Hickory Hills Park District

7-9 pm

Event: Computers 101 - Email

Matteson Area Public Library District

10-11:30 am

Event: Design Your Story: Bookmark Art Contest for Kids

South Holland Public Library

10 am-9 pm

Event: Gentle Tai-Chi

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10-11 am

Event: Move & Groove (Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver)

Lemont Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Event: Preschool Music and Movement

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Event: Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Event: Toddler Storytime

Crestwood Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Event: Family Storytime

Green Hills Public Library District

11-11:30 am

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

Event: Bingo!

Lansing Public Library

12-1 pm

Event: DIY Tea Bag

South Holland Public Library

12-1 pm

Saturday, Jan. 18

Event: Are You "Yeti" to Read? Winter Reading Program

Crestwood Public Library District

Event: Sunset

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Event: Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

Event: Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

Event: Virtual Teen Kahoot

Dolton Public Library District

1:30-2 pm

Event: Cooking with Chef Jazzy John

Dolton Public Library District

2-3:30 pm

Event: Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles

Green Hills Public Library District

2-3 pm

Event: Book Review

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

2:30-3:30 pm

Event: Doctrinal Bible Study

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

3:30-4:30 pm

Event: Strength and Endurance Training

Village of Bridgeview Park District

10-11 am

Event: Design Your Story: Bookmark Art Contest for Kids

South Holland Public Library

10 am-9 pm

Event: Dudes & Donuts

Lemont Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Event: Scrabble Club

Crestwood Public Library District

10:30 am-12:30 pm

Event: Yoga Storytime

Homewood Public Library

11:30 am-12 pm

Event: Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Event: Dungeons and Dragons

South Holland Public Library

12:30-3:30 pm

Event: Life Ripples

Village of Park Forest Public Library

12:30-1:30 pm