South Cook News

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

Sunday, Aug. 17

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Event: Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Event: "Bilingual Service (Arabic & English)"

Maranatha Chapel

1 pm

Event: Hyphen Lunch

First Apostolic Church

1-2 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: After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Event: Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Event: Sunday School - Salem Lutheran Church

Salem Lutheran Church

9-9:30 am

Event: "Bilingual Service (Spanish & English)"

Maranatha Chapel

9:30 am

Event: English/Spanish Service

Maranatha Chapel

9:30 am

Event: Man Talk

Country Club Hills Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

10 am

Event: Sunday School

First Apostolic Church

10-10:45 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: English Service

Maranatha Chapel

11 am

Event: Fellowship

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

11 am-12 pm

Event: Worship & The Word (Main Service)

First Apostolic Church

11 am-1 pm

Event: Worship Service

Country Club Hills Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

11 am

Event: Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Monday, Aug. 18

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

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 Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Event: Bible Study

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

1-2 pm

Event: Seated Yoga

Richton Park Public Library District

2-3 pm

Event: STEM Explorers Club

Matteson Area Public Library District

3-4 pm

Event: * Digital Comics Basics (Session 1)

Richton Park Public Library District

3:30-5:30 pm

Event: After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Event: Teen Craft

Richton Park Public Library District

4-5 pm

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

Blue Island Public Library

5-8:45 pm

Event: Karate

Hazel Crest Park District

5-6:30 pm

Event: Jerry Decaire’s Math & Marvels

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6-8 pm

Event: Green Space Project: Woori Taekwondo

Prairie Junior High School

6-8 pm

Event: School of Religion Class

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

6-7:15 pm

Event: * Maker Monday

Richton Park Public Library District

6-7:30 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: Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Event: Travel Basketball

Hazel Crest Park District

7-8 pm

Event: Tune-Up Morning Exercise Class

Village of Steger

8-9 am

Event: Baby Bookworms

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

9:30-10 am

Event: Wiggle & Wobble

Green Hills Public Library District

10-11 am

Event: Outside Chalk Art/Pintar Afuera Con Tiza

Blue Island Public Library

10-11 am

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: Little Learners

Richton Park Public Library District

10:30-11:30 am

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: Cardio drumming classes

Hazel Crest Park District

11:30 am-12:30 pm

Event: Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Event: * Lego Robotics Club (Session 3)

Richton Park Public Library District

12:30-1:30 pm

Tuesday, Aug. 19

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Event: Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Event: Tai-Chi & Meditation

Lansing Public Library

1-2 pm

Event: Dungeons & Dragons

Richton Park Public Library District

1:15-3:15 pm

Event: Help Applying For Human Services with Respond Now

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

1:15 pm

Event: Help Applying For Human Services with RespondNow

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

1:15 pm

Event: Kid Concoctions

Richton Park Public Library District

2-4 pm

Event: Tech at Two

Chicago Ridge Public Library

2-3:30 pm

Event: Open Makerspace Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Event: Tumblebear Gymnastics - Multiple Sessions

Village of Steger

3-5:30 pm

Event: NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Event: After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Event: Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook

Blue Island Public Library

4-5 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: Tie Dye Tote Bags (Teen)

Palos Park Public Library

5-6 pm

Event: Teen Game Night

Midlothian Public Library

5:30-7:30 pm

Event: All Around Fitness

Village of Steger

6-7 pm

Event: Line Dancing

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-7 pm

Event: Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Event: Unlocking Astrology: Beginners Workshop

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

6:30-8:30 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: Pajama Storytime

Richton Park Public Library District

7-7:30 pm

Event: Tis the Season: Seasonal Traditions from the Golden Age of Radio

Prairie Trails Public Library

7-8 pm

Event: Tai Chi for Older Adults & Seniors

Village of Park Forest Public Library

9-10 am

Event: Toddler Time

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

9:30-10 am

Event: Saplings Storytime (Ages 3-6)

Palos Park Public Library

10-11 am

Event: Tuesday Morning Story Time for Babies & Toddlers

Blue Island Public Library

10-10:30 am

Event: Winter Story Time For Babies!

Blue Island Public Library

10-10:30 am

Event: Adult Writing Club

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District

10-11:30 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: Illinois Action For Children

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

10:15 am-12 pm

Event: Morning Storytime

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

10:15 am

Event: Morning Storytime

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

10:15 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: Bingocize

Richton Park Public Library District

12-1 pm

Event: Saplings Storytime (Ages 3-6)

Palos Park Public Library

12:30-1:30 pm

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: Crafternoon Kits

Lemont Public Library District

All day

Event: I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Event: Winter Reading Program

Midlothian 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: Chalk Sketch Art On Canvas Craft

Blue Island Public Library

1:30-2:30 pm

Event: Take Charge Of Your Health

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

1:30-4 pm

Event: Seated Yoga

Richton Park Public Library District

2-3 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: After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Event: Maker Challenge: DIY Sketchbook

Blue Island Public Library

4-5 pm

Event: Midweek Makers

Lansing Public Library

4-4:45 pm

Event: Minecraft Club

Blue Island Public Library

4-6 pm

Event: Evening Storytime

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

5:30 pm

Event: Evening Storytime

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

5:30 pm

Event: Next Level Fitness

Village of Steger

6-7 pm

Event: Youth Bingo

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Event: Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

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: Dragonfly Terracotta Pot Craft

Acorn Public Library District

7-8 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: Bible Study

Country Club Hills Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

7:30 pm

Event: Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Richton Park Public Library District

7:30-9:30 pm

Event: Yoga Wednesday

Village of Steger

7:45-8:45 am

Event: TOPS

Village of Steger

9-11 am

Event: Art Class

Biela Senior Center

10 am-12 pm

Event: Tech Help

Palos Park Public Library

10-11 am

Event: Church Office Hours (Wednesday)

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

10 am-2 pm

Event: Tai-Chi

Grande Prairie Public Library

10-11 am

Event: Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Event: Knitting & Crochet Club

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

10:15 am

Event: Knitting & Crochet Club

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

10:15 am

Event: Coffee Break Cafe

Lansing Public Library

10:30-11:30 am

Event: PreK Storytime

Richton Park Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Event: Tech Essentials-Microsoft Word

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District

10:30 am-12 pm

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: 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, Aug. 21

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Event: Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Event: Home School Meet Up

Markham Public Library

1-2 pm

Event: TechWise

Chicago Ridge Public Library

1-2:30 pm

Event: Device Advice

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

3-7 pm

Event: Device Advice

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

3-7 pm

Event: NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Event: After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Event: * Fun Club

Richton Park Public Library District

4-5 pm

Event: VolunTeens

South Holland Public Library

4-8 pm

Event: Throwback Thursdays

Green Hills Public Library District

4:30-5:30 pm

Event: Mini Makerspace

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

5-6 pm

Event: All Ages Art Night

Green Hills Public Library District

6-8 pm

Event: Friendship Bracelets/Pulseras de Amistad

Blue Island Public Library

6-7 pm

Event: Over 50 Club

Village of Steger

6-8 pm

Event: Adult Writing Club

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District

6-7:30 pm

Event: Line Dancing

Dolton Public Library District

6-7 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: Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Event: Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Habitat For Humanity

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

6:30 pm

Event: Bible Study

First Apostolic Church

7-8:30 pm

Event: Wild Prairie Book Club

Prairie Trails Public Library

7-8 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: Tune-Up Morning Exercise Class

Village of Steger

8-9 am

Event: AARP Tax Aide

Matteson Area Public Library District

9 am-4 pm

Event: Preschool Storytime

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

9:30-10 am

Event: Story Sprouts (Ages birth-36 months)

Palos Park Public Library

10 am-12 pm

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: Bingocize

Richton Park Public Library District

12-1 pm

Event: Chair Yoga

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

12 pm

Event: Church Office Hours (Thurthday)

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

12:30-5:30 pm

Friday, Aug. 22

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Event: Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Event: Friday Fun Day

Richton Park Public Library District

2-3 pm

Event: After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Event: Anime Club Movie Night

Richton Park Public Library District

4-6 pm

Event: Mario Party Party

Green Hills Public Library District

6-7 pm

Event: Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Event: Yoga Friday

Village of Steger

7:45-8:45 am

Event: AARP Tax Aide

Matteson Area Public Library District

9 am-4 pm

Event: More Joy Breakfast

First Apostolic Church

9:30-11 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: PreK Craft

Richton Park Public Library District

10:30-11:15 am

Event: Tech Essentials-Microsoft Word

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District

10:30 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, Aug. 23

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Event: Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Event: Minecraft Creeper Crafting

Green Hills Public Library District

1 am-2 pm

Event: Decoración de Galletas/Cookie Decorating (Bilingual Program)

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

1-3 pm

Event: Insects Abound!

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

1 pm

Event: Virtual Teen Kahoot

Dolton Public Library District

1:30-2 pm

Event: Money Matters

Grande Prairie Public Library

2-4 pm

Event: Split Screen Saturdays

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

2 pm

Event: Chess Club

First Apostolic Church

3-5 pm

Event: After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Event: Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Event: Gecko Sales

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

9:30-10:30 am

Event: Crochet Corner

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District

10 am-12 pm

Event: Play Doh Playtime

Richton Park Public Library District

11 am-1:30 pm

Event: Mommie & Me Workout Class

Hazel Crest Park District

11:15 am-12 pm

Event: Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm