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Family Development Workshop with Governors State University. Friday, January 16 at 11 am. Join us for a fun, hands-on family lesson led by certified early childhood instructors, where you'll learn simple, meaningful activities you can do at home with everyday materials to support your infant's, toddler's, or preschooler's school readiness and lifelong learning skills.

Life Ripples Book Club. Saturday, January 17 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. James by Percival Everett and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. No registration is required.

Friends of the Library Meeting. Saturday, January 17 from 2 to 3 pm, Conference Room. Connect with fellow library lovers, share ideas, and help support our library. Whether you're a long-time member or just curious about getting involved, all are welcome!

Library Closure: Monday, January 19 (Martin Luther King Day)

BNEW4LIFE Basic Self Defense 101 for adults and seniors. Tuesday, January 20 from 11 am to 12 pm. Join us for a basic self-defense session with Brian Thompson. This essential hands-on course is designed to build immediate confidence and provide practical tools for personal safety. Registration is required.

Chess Club for Adults and Seniors. Wednesday, January 14 and 28 from 2 to 4 pm. Registration is required

Line Dancing, for older adults & seniors. Saturdays, Jan 24 and 31. Beginners: 1:00 pm-2:00 pm. Advanced: 2:00pm-2:30pm. Instructed by Cynthia Morse (C Soul Slyders). Registration is required!

PFPL: Check out our Library of Things located in the new book area across from the front desk!

Family Development Day with GSU

Friday, January 16 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm.

Life Ripples Book Club

Saturday, January 17 from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Saturday, January 17 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm.

Basic Self Defense 101 for Adults & Seniors

Tuesday, January 20 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm. Registration is required.

Chess Club for Adults & Seniors

Wednesday, January 21 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Registration is required.

Line Dancing with Cynthia Morse

Saturday, January 24 from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm. Registration is required.

Check out our Library of Things!

Located in the New Book area across from the Patron Services desk.

Library Board Vacancy

An open position on the Park Forest Library Board of Trustees is now vacant until the next election, which will be held in April 2027. The vacancy can be filled until that time by appointment by the Park Forest Library Board.

Park Forest residents interested in applying for this Library Board Trustee vacancy may do so by completing the application for a Trustee. Applications are also available to pick up at the Park Forest Public Library. Applications must be returned no later than February 7, 2026, to Lance L. Jefferson, President, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest, IL 60466, or emailed to lance.jefferson@pfpl.org. The Library Board normally meets at 7:30 PM on the third Thursday of each month.