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Program ad with text stating: "Friends Book Discussion. Monday, April 28, 12:00-1:30 pm. The Wildest Sun by Asha Lemmie." An image of the book cover of the Wildest Sun is also featured.

Program ad with text stating: "Teen Tabletop Takeover: Board Game Night. Monday, April 28, 4:30-6:00 pm. Registration required!"

Program ad with text stating: "Silver Screen Movie Matinee, A Man Called Otto, for older adults and seniors. Tuesday, April 29th at 11:00 am. Registration encouraged."

Program ad with text stating: homeschool social: building a business with zen kidz. 5-part business masterclass. Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 12:00-1:00 pm. Registration required.

Program ad with text stating: "No Pressure Community Read. Available Thursday, May 1st at 11:00 am. No registration required, available while supplies last." An image of the book, Count My Lies by Stophie Stava is featured.

Program ad with text stating: "Mastering the basics of canva for older adults & seniors. Thursday, May 1st. Beginners 2:00 - 3:00 pm, advanced: 3:00 - 4:00 pm. Must have your own device. A laptop is recommended for accessing Canva. Registration is required.

Program ad with text stating: "Meditation Club. Weekly on Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 pm. Conference Room."

Friends Book Discussion

Monday, April 28 from 12:00 pm until 1:30 pm.

Teen Tabletop Takeover: Board Game Night

Monday, April 28 from 4:30 pm until 6:00 pm. Registration required.

"Silver Screen" Movie Matinee: A Man Called Otto (2022)

Tuesday, April 29 from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm. Registration encouraged.

Homeschool Social: Building a Business with Zen Kidz (Pt. 5 of 5)

Tuesday, April 29 from 12:00 pm until 1:30 pm. Registration required.

"No Pressure" Community Read

Available Thursday, May 1 starting at 11:00 am. While supplies last.

Mastering the Basics of Canva

Thursday, May 1. Beginners: 2:00 pm & Advanced: 3:00 pm. Registration required.

Meditation Club

Thursday, May 1 from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm.

Star Wars Day Pop-Up for Kids

Friday, May 2 from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm. While supplies last.

Library Trustee Vacancies - Olympia Fields Public Library Board

Two open positions on the Olympia Fields Library Board of Trustees are now vacant until the next election, which will be held in April 2027. The vacancies can be filled until that time by appointment by the Olympia Fields Library Board.

Olympia Fields residents interested in applying for this Library Board Trustee vacancy may do so by completing a Library Trustee Application. You may also request a copy of the form from the Library. Applications must be returned no later than May 27, 2025, to Dr. Taneen Brinson, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest, IL 60466, or emailed to drtbrinsonoflb@gmail.com. The Olympia Fields Library Board normally meets at 6:30 PM on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Olympia Fields Village Hall. For further information, please contact Dr. Taneen Brinson at drtbrinsonoflb@gmail.com.

Park Forest Essay Competition

Introducing the 3rd Annual Park Forest Essay Competition

For Grades 4th-8th

First Place: $100 Second Place: $50 Third Place: $30

Sponsored by the Park Forest Veteran's Commission

This essay competition was established by the Commission for Park Forest students to become more aware of the meaning of Memorial Day, plus, the history of Park Forest Veterans, in order to motivate & encourage research on these topics.

Essays are due by Wednesday, April 30th. Please visit the Kids' Zone Information Desk to pick up your application today!