South Cook News

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

Sunday, Jan. 26

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: Senior Bridge Club

Dolton Public Library District

1:30-3:30 pm

Event: Beds Plus - Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration

The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration

9-9:30 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: Fellowship

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

11 am-12 pm

Event: Board of Deacons Meeting

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

11:30 am-12:30 pm

Event: Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Monday, Jan. 27

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: Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

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: LEGOS @ the Library!

Homewood Public Library

4-5 pm

Event: New Year, New Website

South Holland Public Library

4-5 pm

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

Village of Bridgeview Park District

4-5 pm

Event: Tween Stitch - Session 3 (Project Day)

Palos Park Public Library

5-6 pm

Event: Firefly Theater

Lansing Public Library

5-7:30 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: Glow-In-The-Dark Nerf Wars

Homewood Public Library

6-8 pm

Event: Historical Society (Family Oral Histories ~ Workshop)

Lansing Public Library

6-7:30 pm

Event: Library Board of Trustees Meeting

South Holland Public Library

6-8 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: Needles & Yarn Knitting Club

Crestwood Public Library District

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Wiggles & Jammies

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6:30-7 pm

Event: Bible Study - Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration

The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration

7-8:30 pm

Event: Teen Book Swap

Homewood Public Library

7:15-7:45 pm

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: Monday Morning Book Club! - Foundation by Isaac Asimov

Matteson Area Public Library District

10:15-11:30 am

Event: Morning Meditation

South Holland Public Library

10:15-11:15 am

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: 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. 28

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: 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: Coding for Kids

Palos Park Public Library

6-7 pm

Event: Bingo for Teens

Homewood Public Library

6-7 pm

Event: Family Bingo

Crestwood Public Library District

6-7 pm

Event: Line Dancing

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-7 pm

Event: Piggy Bank Theater Party - Tuesday Party

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Event: Teen Advisory Board

Green Hills 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: We Know Who Dunnit Book Club- Choose Me by Tess Gerritsen

South Holland Public Library

7-8 pm

Event: Tai Chi for Older Adults & Seniors

Village of Park Forest Public Library

9-10 am

Event: Storytime - Snowman

Palos Park Public Library

10-11 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: Books and Bubbles - People in Your Neighborhood - A Dietitian is a Person in Your

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10-11 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: 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: New Year, New Website

South Holland Public Library

12-1 pm

Event: Toddler Time

Dolton Public Library District

12-1 pm

Event: Storytime - Snowman

Palos Park Public Library

12:30-1:30 pm

Wednesday, Jan. 29

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 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: New Movie Wednesdays

Prairie Trails Public Library

2-4 pm

Event: NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-6 pm

Event: Sewing 101

Chicago Ridge Public Library

3-4:30 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: Wacky Snack Attack

Homewood Public Library

4:30-5:30 pm

Event: Wiggles and Giggles

South Holland Public Library

5-6 pm

Event: Wood Burning 101

Lansing Public Library

5-6 pm

Event: Gymnastics: Teddy Bear Tumble ages 3-5

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5-5:45 pm

Event: Family Bingo/Loteria

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: Family Edition: Building with Cardboard

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-7 pm

Event: Bedtime Storytime

Homewood Public Library

6:30-7 pm

Event: Calvary Youth

Calvary Church - Lemont

6:30-8 pm

Event: Club de Lectura

South Holland Public Library

7-8 pm

Event: Essay Writing Workshop

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7:30-8:30 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: 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: Diamond Art Bookmark

Chicago Ridge Public Library

11 am-12:30 pm

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: Pinochle

Biela Senior Center

12-4 pm

Thursday, Jan. 30

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: TechWise

Chicago Ridge Public Library

1-2:30 pm

Event: NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Event: The Spot: Squatch Terrarium (Teen)

Palos Park Public Library

4-6 pm

Event: VolunTeens

South Holland Public Library

4-8 pm

Event: Winter Garden

Lansing Public Library

4-5 pm

Event: Line Dancing

Dolton Public Library District

6-7 pm

Event: Pajama Storytime

Lansing Public Library

6-6:30 pm

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: Book Bites - The DPLD Black Authors' Book Club

Dolton Public Library District

7-8:30 pm

Event: Scrapbooking

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Event: Baby Bloomers

Homewood Public Library

10-10:30 am

Event: 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 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: Calumet Bakery Popup

Lansing Public Library

11 am-12 pm

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: Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament

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. 31

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: Winter Playgroup

Matteson Area Public Library District

3-4 pm

Event: Community Art Jam

Green Hills Public Library District

6-7 pm

Event: 3rd annual Black History Month Reception and Kick-off

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-9 pm

Event: Gaming Night

Homewood Public Library

6-8 pm

Event: The Kickback (Youth Meeting)

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

7-8 pm

Event: Four Winds Casino

Hickory Hills Park District

8:30 am-4:15 pm

Event: Love Your Letters

Homewood Public Library

9 am-8:45 pm

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

Saturday, Feb. 1

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

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: February Junior Explorers Activity Bags

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

All day

Event: February Preschool Explorers Activity Bags

Alsip-Merrionette Park 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: Valentine Cookie Making Class

Chicago Ridge Public Library

1-2:30 pm

Event: Virtual Teen Kahoot

Dolton Public Library District

1:30-2 pm

Event: Tween Wood Block Family

Palos Park Public Library

2-3 pm

Event: All Band Meeting

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

2-3 pm

Event: Cooking with Chef Jazzy John

Dolton Public Library District

2-3:30 pm

Event: Doctrinal Bible Study

New Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church

3:30-4:30 pm

Event: BHM Comedy Night

Matteson Area Public Library District

7-9 pm

Event: 4th Annual Cardboard Snowhill Regatta

Alsip Commissioners Park

10-11 am

Event: Strength and Endurance Training

Village of Bridgeview Park District

10-11 am

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