South Cook News

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

Sunday, Feb. 16

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Event: Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: "Bilingual Service (Arabic & English)"

Maranatha Chapel

1 pm

Event: Block of the Month

Chicago Ridge Public Library

1-2:30 pm

Event: Senior Bridge Club

Dolton Public Library District

1:30-3:30 pm

Event: African Fellowship

Maranatha Chapel

4 pm

Event: Sunday School - Salem Lutheran Church

Salem Lutheran Church

9-9:30 am

Event: "Bilingual Service (Spanish & English)"

Maranatha Chapel

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: All Nations Leadership Institute Classes Begin

The Lighthouse Church Of All Nations

11 am-12:30 pm

Event: English Service

Maranatha Chapel

11 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, Feb. 17

Event: Church Office Closed

Maranatha Chapel

All day

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: Monday Take & Make

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Event: Random Acts of Community Kindness

South Holland Public Library

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 Reading Program

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

Village of Bridgeview Park District

4-5 pm

Event: Drop-In Maker Mondays

Green Hills Public Library District

4:30-5:30 pm

Event: Tween Stitch - Session 3 (Project Day)

Palos Park Public Library

5-6 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: School of Religion Class

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

6-7:15 pm

Event: Reel Talk: Life

South Holland Public Library

6-7 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: Life's Essentials for Stroke Prevention

Homewood Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Pressed Mini Flower Canvas

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7-8 pm

Event: No School

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

8 am-3 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: Messy Mondays

Crestwood Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Event: Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

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, Feb. 18

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: Winter Reading Program

Midlothian 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: Tech at Two

Chicago Ridge Public Library

2-3:30 pm

Event: NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Event: Bridge

Dolton Public Library District

4-7 pm

Event: LEGO Club

Crestwood Public Library District

4-5 pm

Event: Senior Bridge Club

Dolton Public Library District

4-6 pm

Event: Teen Room Takeover

South Holland Public Library

4-6 pm

Event: Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Green Hills Public Library District

4:30-5:30 pm

Event: Teen Game Night

Midlothian Public Library

5:30-7:30 pm

Event: Line Dancing

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-7 pm

Event: Pet Cents Party - Tuesday Parties

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Event: Teen Self Care: Bath Bombs & Soap

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-8 pm

Event: Just For Fun: Art Night

Homewood Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Bell Choir Practice

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

7-8 pm

Event: Parish Council Meeting

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

7-8 pm

Event: Library Board Meeting

Midlothian Public Library

7-9 pm

Event: Tai Chi for Older Adults & Seniors

Village of Park Forest Public Library

9-10 am

Event: Storytime - Kindness

Palos Park Public Library

10-11 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: Pressed Mini Flower Canv

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10-11 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: DIY Sugar Scrub

South Holland Public Library

12-1 pm

Event: KinderCamp

Homewood Public Library

12-1 pm

Event: Storytime - Kindness

Palos Park Public Library

12:30-1:30 pm

Wednesday, Feb. 19

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area 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

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Event: Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island 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: New Movie Wednesdays

Prairie Trails Public Library

2-4 pm

Event: NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-6 pm

Event: Homework Help

Dolton Public Library District

3:30-5 pm

Event: Midweek Makers

Lansing Public Library

4-4:45 pm

Event: Minecraft Club

Blue Island Public Library

4-6 pm

Event: Young Writer's Club

Homewood Public Library

4-5 pm

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

Village of Bridgeview Park District

4-5 pm

Event: Leadership Council Meeting

Maranatha Chapel

5 pm

Event: Coretta Scott King Award Storytime

South Holland Public Library

5-5:30 pm

Event: Gymnastics: Teddy Bear Tumble ages 3-5

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5-5:45 pm

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

Village of Bridgeview Park District

5:30-7 pm

Event: "Tortilla Making" Fiesta Fantástico Pop-Up

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6-7 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: Snowy Village Vase

Palos Park Public Library

6:30-7:30 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: 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: Seed Starting 101

South Holland Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Folk Group Practice

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

7-9 pm

Event: Bingo Bash!

Dolton Public Library District

7-8 pm

Event: Kitting Club

Dolton Public Library District

7-8 pm

Event: Essay Writing Workshop

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Event: Ladies English Bible Study

Maranatha Chapel

9:30 am

Event: Baby Dates! - Back to Basics

Palos Park Public Library

10 am-12 pm

Event: Art Class

Biela Senior Center

10 am-12 pm

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: Metropolitan Family Services Drop-In Q&A

South Holland Public Library

11 am-1 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

Event: Reconciliation

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

12:30-2 pm

Thursday, Feb. 20

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Event: Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

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: TechWise

Chicago Ridge Public Library

1-2:30 pm

Event: NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Event: The Spot: Choco Lab (Teen)

Palos Park Public Library

4-6 pm

Event: VolunTeens

South Holland Public Library

4-8 pm

Event: Orland Township's Spring Craft & Vendor Show!

Orland Township

5-7 pm

Event: Drop-In Board Game Night

South Holland Public Library

5:30-8:30 pm

Event: Line Dancing

Dolton Public Library District

6-7 pm

Event: Movie Night @ the Library - The Garfield Movie

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-8 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: Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 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: AARP Tax Aide

Matteson Area Public Library District

9 am-4 pm

Event: Baby Bloomers

Homewood Public Library

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: Ladies Arabic Bible Study

Maranatha Chapel

11 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: 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, Feb. 21

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

Event: Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

Event: Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

Event: Friday FUNday!

Matteson Area Public Library District

3-4 pm

Event: Winter Playgroup

Matteson Area Public Library District

3-4 pm

Event: Family Sweetheart Dance

Apollo Recreation Center

6-8 pm

Event: Father Daughter Dance

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

7-10 pm

Event: Kids Movie Night K-5th Grade

Maranatha Chapel

7 pm

Event: Love Your Letters

Homewood Public Library

9 am-8:45 pm

Event: AARP Tax Aide

Matteson Area Public Library District

9 am-4 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: 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. 22

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

Event: Winter Reading Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

Event: Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

Event: Winter Wishes (Deseos de invierno)

Blue Island Public Library

Event: Bullet Journaling

Homewood Public Library

1-3:30 pm

Event: Brews & Bingo

Midlothian Park District

1 pm

Event: Virtual Teen Kahoot

Dolton Public Library District

1:30-2 pm

Event: Ramadan Storytime

Palos Park Public Library

2-2:45 pm

Event: Ramadan Storytime

Palos Park Public Library

3:30-4:15 pm

Event: Mother/Son Hawaiian Dance

Midlothian Park District

6:30-8:30 pm

Event: Men’s Breakfast

Maranatha Chapel

9 am

Event: “Kingdom Collective Youth Conference”

Maranatha Chapel

9 am-5 pm

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: Miss Allison’s Music

Green Hills Public Library District

11 am-12 pm

Event: Super Smash Bros Tournament for Grades K-5

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

11 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