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Family & kids events this week in South Cook County: Sept. 14-20

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Beth Bozzo, Youth Services Manager at Lansing Public Library | Linkedin

Beth Bozzo, Youth Services Manager at Lansing Public Library | Linkedin

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

Sunday, Sep. 14

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

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: 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: 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: "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: Young Marrieds Class

First Apostolic 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, Sep. 15

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

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: PowerPoint: Basics

Tinley Park Public Library

2-4 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: Back To School Bookmark Decorating Craft

Blue Island Public Library

6-6:30 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: "Sew" Simple

Tinley Park Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Reverse Coloring

Orland Park Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: The Art of the Anime Expression

Tinley Park Public Library

7-8 pm

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: 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: Stories Around Town @ Krema Coffee

Tinley Park Public Library

10:15-10:45 am

Event: Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Event: Storytime About Money

Blue Island Public Library

10:30-11:30 am

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, Sep. 16

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Event: Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Event: Ageless Grace

Orland Park Public Library

1-2 pm

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: Digitize It: Reel-to-Reel Films

Tinley Park Public Library

2-3 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: 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: Teen Game Night

Midlothian Public Library

5:30-7:30 pm

Event: All Around Fitness

Village of Steger

6-7 pm

Event: Excel: Basics

Tinley Park Public Library

6-8 pm

Event: Line Dancing

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-7 pm

Event: STEAM Buddies: Eco Spheres Teen Volunteers

Orland Park Public Library

6-7:30 pm

Event: Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Event: Retirement Ready: Medicare & Long-Term Care

Orland Park Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Library Buddies: Teeny Tiny Eco-Jars

Orland Park Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Trail Mix Making/Mezcla de Fruta Seca y Cereal

Blue Island Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Super Mario Origami Star Jars

Tinley Park Public Library

7-8 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: 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: Energy Saving Tips: ComEd Energy Force Program

Tinley Park Public Library

10 am-12 pm

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: Preschool Stories

Tinley Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Event: Rhyme, Rock, and Read

Matteson Area Public Library District

10-11 am

Event: Toddler Time

Orland Park Public Library

10-10:30 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: Bouncing Babies

Tinley Park Public Library

11-11:30 am

Event: Music & Movement

Lansing Public Library

11-11:30 am

Event: Windows 11

Orland Park Public Library

11 am-12 pm

Event: Lapsit Baby Storytime (Ages 0 - 3 with caregiver)

Lemont Public Library District

11-11:30 am

Event: Mah Jongg Club

Tinley Park Public Library

11 am-1 pm

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

Wednesday, Sep. 17

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: Crafternoon Kits

Lemont Public Library District

All day

Event: Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

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: 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: Open Makerspace Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 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: Game Night in the Square

Harmony Square Plaza

4-8 pm

Event: Midweek Makers

Lansing Public Library

4-4:45 pm

Event: Minecraft Club

Blue Island Public Library

4-6 pm

Event: Arabic Storytime

Orland Park Public Library

4:30-5 pm

Event: Demon Clay Masks

Blue Island Public Library

4:30-5:30 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: Cricut 101: Using the Cricut

Tinley Park Public Library

6-7:30 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: 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: Kids Autumn Art Contest

Blue Island Public Library

9 am-5 pm

Event: TOPS

Village of Steger

9-11 am

Event: Baby Lapsit Storytime

Orland Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Event: Toddler Tales

Tinley Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Event: Art Class

Biela Senior Center

10 am-12 pm

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: Baby Walkers Storytime

Orland Park Public Library

11-11:30 am

Event: Preschool Stories

Tinley Park Public Library

11-11:30 am

Event: Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

Event: Computer Basics

Orland Park Public Library

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: Tai Chi with Cecilia Brantley

Blue Island Public Library

12:30-1 pm

Event: Reconciliation

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

12:30-2 pm

Thursday, Sep. 18

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

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: Open Makerspace Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 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: Caudill Book Club: Dungeon Club: Roll Call

Tinley Park Public Library

4:30-5:30 pm

Event: Shrinky Dinks Locker Magnets

Orland Park Public Library

5-6 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: Evening Storytime

Tinley Park Public Library

6:30-7 pm

Event: Crafting Herbal Mocktails

Orland Park Public Library

6:30-8 pm

Event: Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Event: Out of the Ordinary Book Group: Cursed Objects by J.W. Ocker

Tinley Park Public Library

7-8 pm

Event: General Trivia

Soundgrowler Brewing Company

7-9 pm

Event: Professional Wrestling Trivia

Hailstorm Brewing Company

7-9 pm

Event: Trivia Night

Education & Joe's Restaurant & Pizzeria

7-9 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: Kids Autumn Art Contest

Blue Island Public Library

9 am-5 pm

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: Bouncing Babies

Tinley Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Event: Once Upon a Time Storytime

Orland Park 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: Bingocize

Richton Park Public Library District

12-1 pm

Event: Chair Yoga

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

12 pm

Event: English Conversation Cafe

Orland Park Public Library

12:30-2 pm

Event: Church Office Hours (Thurthday)

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

12:30-5:30 pm

Friday, Sep. 19

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

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: Art Explorers: Loose Parts Collage

Orland Park Public Library

4-4:30 pm

Event: Tech Center Overview for Teens

Orland Park Public Library

5-6 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: Kids Autumn Art Contest

Blue Island Public Library

9 am-5 pm

Event: AARP Tax Aide

Matteson Area Public Library District

9 am-4 pm

Event: Senior New Beginnings

Grace Fellowship Church of Oak Forest

9:30 am-12 pm

Event: Toddler Tales

Tinley Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Event: Apple Devices: Advanced

Tinley Park Public Library

10-11:30 am

Event: Learn More About Hephzibah Children's Association

Orland Park Public Library

10 am-12 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 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: Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

Event: Baby Music

Orland Park Public Library

11-11:30 am

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, Sep. 20

Event: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Event: Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

Event: I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Event: Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Event: Crochet Basics: Granny Square

Orland Park Public Library

1-3 pm

Event: Virtual Teen Kahoot

Dolton Public Library District

1:30-2 pm

Event: Split Screen Saturdays

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

2 pm

Event: Make a Ribbon Headband

Blue Island Public Library

2:30-3:30 pm

Event: Hispanic Friends

First Apostolic Church

3-4:30 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: Kids Autumn Art Contest

Blue Island Public Library

9 am-5 pm

Event: Gecko Sales

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

9:30-10:30 am

Event: Bright Starts Family Storytime

Orland Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Event: Digitize It: Photos and Slides

Tinley Park Public Library

10-11 am

Event: Arabic Storytime

Tinley Park Public Library

10:30-11 am

Event: Dudes & Donuts

Lemont Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Event: Canva Basics

Orland Park Public Library

11 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: Sweet Stories at Rainbow Cone

The Original Rainbow Cone

11:30 am-12:30 pm

Event: Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Event: Studio VOP

Orland Park Recreation & Parks

12-2 pm

Event: Life Ripples

Village of Park Forest Public Library

12:30-1:30 pm

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