South Cook News

Don't miss out on these family and kids events happening in South Cook County this week.

Sunday, Sep. 28

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

"Bilingual Service (Arabic & English)"

Maranatha Chapel

1 pm

Senior Bridge Club

Dolton Public Library District

1:30-3:30 pm

Peanuts Glowforge Project

Orland Park Public Library

2:30-3:30 pm

After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Kids Autumn Art Contest

Blue Island Public Library

9 am-5 pm

Beds Plus - Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration

The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration

9-9:30 am

"Bilingual Service (Spanish & English)"

Maranatha Chapel

9:30 am

English/Spanish Service

Maranatha Chapel

9:30 am

Friends Day

First Apostolic Church

10 am-12:30 pm

Man Talk

Country Club Hills Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

10 am

Sunday School

First Apostolic Church

10-10:45 am

Worship

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

10-11 am

Sunday Adult Bible Study at Salem Lutheran Church

Salem Lutheran Church

10:45-11:45 am

English Service

Maranatha Chapel

11 am

Fellowship

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

11 am-12 pm

Worship & The Word (Main Service)

First Apostolic Church

11 am-1 pm

Worship Service

Country Club Hills Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

11 am

Board of Deacons Meeting

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

11:30 am-12:30 pm

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Monday, Sep. 29

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Monday Take & Make

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Self-Directed winter Crafts at the Library

Chicago Ridge Public Library

All day

Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Bible Study

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

1-2 pm

Toddler Time: Fall Fingerpainting

Blue Island Public Library

1:30-2:30 pm

Word: Basics

Tinley Park Public Library

2-4 pm

Seated Yoga

Richton Park Public Library District

2-3 pm

STEM Explorers Club

Matteson Area Public Library District

3-4 pm

* Digital Comics Basics (Session 1)

Richton Park Public Library District

3:30-5:30 pm

After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Teen Craft

Richton Park Public Library District

4-5 pm

Read, Taste, Discover: Apples

Tinley Park Public Library

5-5:45 pm

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

Blue Island Public Library

5-8:45 pm

Karate

Hazel Crest Park District

5-6:30 pm

School of Religion Class

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

6-7:15 pm

* Maker Monday

Richton Park Public Library District

6-7:30 pm

Snapology

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-7 pm

Video Gaming Club

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Yoga

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-7 pm

Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Frida Kahlo-inspired Self Portraits

Orland Park Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Travel Basketball

Hazel Crest Park District

7-8 pm

Tune-Up Morning Exercise Class

Village of Steger

8-9 am

Kids Autumn Art Contest

Blue Island Public Library

9 am-5 pm

Baby Bookworms

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

9:30-10 am

Interview Essentials: Strategies for Standing Out

Tinley Park Public Library

10-11 am

Church Office Hours (Monday)

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

10 am-2 pm

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually

Tinley Park Public Library

10-10:45 am

Monday Movie Matinee - Last Christmas

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10 am-12 pm

Sensory Playtime

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10-11 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Little Learners

Richton Park Public Library District

10:30-11:30 am

Messy Mondays

Crestwood Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Good Morning Storytime with Ms. Jamie

Blue Island Public Library

11-11:30 am

Little Art Explorers: Flower Painting

Orland Park Public Library

11-11:30 am

Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

Connecting Through Threads: Social Knitting for Older Adults & Seniors

Village of Park Forest Public Library

11:30 am-2:30 pm

Cardio drumming classes

Hazel Crest Park District

11:30 am-12:30 pm

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

* Lego Robotics Club (Session 3)

Richton Park Public Library District

12:30-1:30 pm

Tuesday, Sep. 30

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Tai-Chi & Meditation

Lansing Public Library

1-2 pm

Dungeons & Dragons

Richton Park Public Library District

1:15-3:15 pm

Help Applying For Human Services with Respond Now

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

1:15 pm

Help Applying For Human Services with RespondNow

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

1:15 pm

Kid Concoctions

Richton Park Public Library District

2-4 pm

Open Makerspace Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Tumblebear Gymnastics - Multiple Sessions

Village of Steger

3-5:30 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Bridge

Dolton Public Library District

4-7 pm

Senior Bridge Club

Dolton Public Library District

4-6 pm

Teen Room Takeover

South Holland Public Library

4-6 pm

Videogame Club

Tinley Park Public Library

4:30-5:30 pm

Teen Game Night

Midlothian Public Library

5:30-7:30 pm

All Around Fitness

Village of Steger

6-7 pm

Introduction to Genealogy: Uncover Your Family's Past

Tinley Park Public Library

6-7:30 pm

Line Dancing

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-7 pm

Create your own Encanto House Teen Volunteers

Orland Park Public Library

6:15-7:45 pm

Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Create your own Encanto House

Orland Park Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Disney Trivia

Flipside Brewing

7-9 pm

Bell Choir Practice

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

7-8 pm

High School Book Club

Tinley Park Public Library

7-8 pm

Pajama Storytime

Richton Park Public Library District

7-7:30 pm

Kids Autumn Art Contest

Blue Island Public Library

9 am-5 pm

Tai Chi for Older Adults & Seniors

Village of Park Forest Public Library

9-10 am

Toddler Time

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

9:30-10 am

Good Morning Storytime with Ms. Jamie

Blue Island Public Library

10-10:30 am

Winter Story Time For Babies!

Blue Island Public Library

10-10:30 am

Café Connection

Village of Park Forest Public Library

10-10:15 am

Preschool Stories

Tinley Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Rhyme, Rock, and Read

Matteson Area Public Library District

10-11 am

Toddler Time

Orland Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Illinois Action For Children

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

10:15 am-12 pm

Morning Storytime

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

10:15 am

Morning Storytime

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

10:15 am

Baby Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

10:30-11 am

Bouncing Babies

Tinley Park Public Library

11-11:30 am

Music & Movement

Lansing Public Library

11-11:30 am

Lapsit Baby Storytime (Ages 0 - 3 with caregiver)

Lemont Public Library District

11-11:30 am

English Hour (ESL) - English Conversation Group

Chicago Ridge Public Library

11:30 am-12:30 pm

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Bingocize

Richton Park Public Library District

12-1 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 1

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Crafternoon Kits

Lemont Public Library District

All day

Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Bid Whist

Matteson Area Public Library District

1-4:30 pm

Crafternoons in the Commons

Village of Park Forest Public Library

1-2 pm

Da Dopamine Project with Jae'ln

Village of Park Forest Public Library

1-2 pm

Take Charge Of Your Health

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

1:30-4 pm

Seated Yoga

Richton Park Public Library District

2-3 pm

Open Makerspace Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-6 pm

Homework Help

Dolton Public Library District

3:30-5 pm

After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Midweek Makers

Lansing Public Library

4-4:45 pm

Minecraft Club

Blue Island Public Library

4-6 pm

Evening Storytime

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

5:30 pm

Evening Storytime

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

5:30 pm

Jack-o-Lantern Kids Paint & Sip

Blue Island Public Library

6-7 pm

Next Level Fitness

Village of Steger

6-7 pm

Youth Bingo

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

School Advisory Board Meeting

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

6:30-9 pm

Folk Group Practice

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

7-9 pm

Kitting Club

Dolton Public Library District

7-8 pm

Bible Study

Country Club Hills Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

7:30 pm

Yoga Wednesday

Village of Steger

7:45-8:45 am

Kids Autumn Art Contest

Blue Island Public Library

9 am-5 pm

TOPS

Village of Steger

9-11 am

Baby Lapsit Storytime

Orland Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Toddler Tales

Tinley Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Art Class

Biela Senior Center

10 am-12 pm

Church Office Hours (Wednesday)

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

10 am-2 pm

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Knitting & Crochet Club

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

10:15 am

Knitting & Crochet Club

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

10:15 am

Coffee Break Cafe

Lansing Public Library

10:30-11:30 am

PreK Storytime

Richton Park Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Tech Essentials-Microsoft Word

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District

10:30 am-12 pm

Baby Walkers Storytime

Orland Park Public Library

11-11:30 am

Preschool Stories

Tinley Park Public Library

11-11:30 am

Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

The Power of Your Plate (Janet Pearson on Label Reading)

Orland Township

11 am-12:30 pm

Chair Yoga (External Use)

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

11 am-12 pm

Seasoned Seniors (The DPLD Senior Group)

Dolton Public Library District

11 am-12 pm

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Pinochle

Biela Senior Center

12-4 pm

Thursday, Oct. 2

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

TechWise

Chicago Ridge Public Library

1-2:30 pm

Open Makerspace Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Device Advice

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

3-7 pm

Device Advice

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

3-7 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

* Fun Club

Richton Park Public Library District

4-5 pm

VolunTeens

South Holland Public Library

4-8 pm

Over 50 Club

Village of Steger

6-8 pm

Line Dancing

Dolton Public Library District

6-7 pm

Pajama Storytime

Lansing Public Library

6-6:30 pm

Yapping Yarnies - Wash cloths, dish towels and more

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-8 pm

Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Evening Storytime

Tinley Park Public Library

6:30-7 pm

Wooden Pumpkin Painting/Pintando Calabazas de Madera

Blue Island Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Evening Book Club

Richton Park Public Library District

6:30-7:30 pm

Bible Study

First Apostolic Church

7-8:30 pm

Prayer

First Apostolic Church

7-8 pm

Scrapbooking

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Tune-Up Morning Exercise Class

Village of Steger

8-9 am

Kids Autumn Art Contest

Blue Island Public Library

9 am-5 pm

AARP Tax Aide

Matteson Area Public Library District

9 am-4 pm

Preschool Storytime

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

9:30-10 am

Bouncing Babies

Tinley Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Once Upon a Time Storytime

Orland Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Storytime @ the Library

Matteson Area Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Thursday Adult Bible Study at Salem Lutheran Church

Salem Lutheran Church

10:30 am

Toddler Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

10:30-11 am

Ladies Arabic Bible Study

Maranatha Chapel

11 am

January Chair Yoga

South Holland Public Library

11 am-12 pm

Toddler Storytime (Ages 0 - 3 with caregiver)

Lemont Public Library District

11-11:30 am

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Bingocize

Richton Park Public Library District

12-1 pm

Chair Yoga

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

12 pm

English Conversation Cafe

Orland Park Public Library

12:30-2 pm

Church Office Hours (Thurthday)

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

12:30-5:30 pm

Friday, Oct. 3

Adult Take and Make Kits

Homewood Public Library

All day

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Friday Fun Day

Richton Park Public Library District

2-3 pm

Homeschool Board Games and Bricks

Orland Park Public Library

2-4 pm

After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Spooky Ghosts Charcoal Art

Blue Island Public Library

4-4:30 pm

Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Autumn Family Dance

Orland Park Public Library

6:30-4:30 pm

Yoga Friday

Village of Steger

7:45-8:45 am

Kids Autumn Art Contest

Blue Island Public Library

9 am-5 pm

AARP Tax Aide

Matteson Area Public Library District

9 am-4 pm

Toddler Tales

Tinley Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Move & Groove (Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver)

Lemont Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Preschool Music and Movement

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

10 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

PreK Craft

Richton Park Public Library District

10:30-11:15 am

Tech Essentials-Microsoft Word

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District

10:30 am-12 pm

Toddler Storytime

Crestwood Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

iPhone Basics

Orland Park Public Library

11 am-12 pm

Story Tots with Miss Candy

Village of Park Forest Public Library

11-11:30 am

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Saturday, Oct. 4

Adult Take & Makes - Embroidery Hoop Pumpkin

Orland Park Public Library

All day

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Virtual Teen Kahoot

Dolton Public Library District

1:30-2 pm

Dungeons & Dragons

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

2 pm

Split Screen Saturdays

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

2 pm

Chess Club

First Apostolic Church

3-5 pm

After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Kids Autumn Art Contest

Blue Island Public Library

9 am-5 pm

Gecko Sales

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

9:30-10:30 am

Bright Starts Family Storytime

Orland Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Storytime with author Jarrett Dapier

Blue Island Public Library

11 am-12 pm

PNG Open Studio

Richton Park Public Library District

11 am-1:30 pm

Play Doh Playtime

Richton Park Public Library District

11 am-1:30 pm

Mommie & Me Workout Class

Hazel Crest Park District

11:15 am-12 pm

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm