Adults

Summer Reading 2024 Adventure begins at your library! June first through August second. Need assistance or have questions? Call 708-748-3731 or click here on the page.

Samurai: An Introduction to Japanese Swordspersonship. Saturday, July 27, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join Rob Dillon and members of Flowering Dogwood Martial Arts Way in an introductory exploration of Japanese swordcraft! Learn some of the historical and cultural background of this art form and see Japanese swordcraft in action. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to attend. Registration is required! Registration is now Open! Click on the page for more information.

Silver Screen Movie Matinee Tuesday July thirtieth at eleven a.m. Join us for a recently released or classic featured film on our big screen. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is Encouraged! Registration opens a week before the matinee. Open to all adults. Movie Picks: July 30 - DIRTY DANCING (1987) August 27 - DREAMGIRLS (2006)

No pressure Community Read! -Available For Pick-Up Beginning August 1st. We're committed to bringing the community together through READING one book at a time. Simply pick up a FREE copy of the book and read at your leisure. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! August Book Pick: The Next Mrs. Parrish by, Liv Constantine. Click on the page for more information.

SOCIAL KNITTING CIRCLE for Older Adults and Seniors! -Thursdays in August from 11:30AM-2:30PM. Join us for a relaxing afternoon just for knitters, crocheters and more! Registration Required. Space is limited! Registration Opens On July 25, 2024. Click on the page for more information.

Health & Wellness with Frank Vaught! -Tuesday, August 6, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm. IN PERSON AT THE LIBRARY. Join Dr. Frank Vaught, Chiropractic Physician from HEALTH ON EARTH Wellness Center as he discusses how they treat the root cause of your pain or illness. Registration opens July 30th. Click on the page for more information.

Virtual Cooking Class with Kristyn Slick! Wednesday, August 7, 2024 6:30pm-7:30pm. Transform simple focaccia into edible masterpieces! This program will be presented live on Zoom. Please email kaitlyn.keller@pfpl.org (Subject: Focaccia Art) to reserve your space and receive program access information. Registration is required! For the best experience be sure to Prepare for Class! Click on the page for more information.

UNLOCK YOUR CREATIVITY WITH CANVA! The Ultimate Design Tool! Saturday August 10, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Join Larry Streeter of KSBlissMedia for a quick, hands-on session where he'll teach the basics of how to use Canva, a free graphic design program. No design experience or prior use of Canva needed. Learn to create stunning visuals in minutes! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON AUGUST 3RD. MUST BRING YOUR OWN SMART PHONE AND/OR DEVICES. Click on the page for more information.

The History of Coffee with Brian Moskalik! -Saturday, August 17, 2024 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Join coffee connoisseur Brian Moskalik for a presentation dedicated to our favorite beverage: Coffee! Registration for this event is required. Please contact the library at (708) 748-3731 to reserve you space. Click on the page for more information.

Life Ripples Book Discussion. Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 12:30pm-1:30pm. Please join us as we discuss our August book pick: "The Women" by Kristin Hannah. Click on the page for more information.

"Sizzling Summer Appetizers" with Chef Maddox! Saturday, August 17, 2024 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Chef Michael Maddox will demonstrate some exciting new recipes. Registration is required. Click on the page for more information.

Line Dancing for Adults with Cynthia Morse! Saturday, August 24th & 31st. 1:00pm - 2:00pm Beginners. 2:00pm -3:00pm Intermediate. Cynthia Morse has been teaching Line Dancing for over 15 years, finding a FUN way to incorporate exercise into our Daily routines. JOIN the FUN! Make sure to SIGN-UP! Registration opens August 17th & 24th. Registration is Required. Click on the page for more information.

Memory Cafe! Tuesday, August 20th 11am-1pm. Memory Café provides a gathering place for friends with Alzheimer's (or other dementias) along with their caregivers and families to relax and enjoy socialization, special presentations, activities, and refreshments. Registration Required. Click on the page for more information.

Memory Support Park Forest Public Library Dementia Inclusive Library Collection. What to Expect - Our collection was specially curated with books, music, videos, and other resources dedicated to helping individuals suffering from memory loss and their caregivers. Memory Kits - Memory Kits are for people with dementia, memory loss or cognitive issues. Memory kits can be used in the library or loaned out to Park Forest or Olympia Fields older adult patrons and their caregivers. Memory Cafe - A Memory Cafe' is a safe, supportive environment, designed to engage attendees in cognitive activities to perk up memory. For more information: www.pfpl.org/memory-support or contact Katherine Goosby Senior Services Coordinator (708)748-3731 ext.23 katherine.goosby@pfpl.org

Memory Support Collection Our collection was specially curated with books, music, videos and other resources dedicated to helping individuals experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. The Memory Support Collection is located on the first endcap of the bookcase directly past the Information Zone hub. Patrons may check out items from the Support Collection using their library card. For more information contact: Mrs. Katherine Goosby, Senior Services Coordinator, katherine.goosby@pfpl.org

Memory Kits are for people with dementia, memory loss or cognitive impairment. They are intended to stimulate conversation or reminiscence. What's in a Memory Kit? Our kits include a collection of resources and items that allow users an opportunity to engage in conversation about life experiences. Click on the page for more information.

Balance of Nature Tai0Chi-Gong BNew4Life (logo) Nature's Gentle Tai Chi Gong with Brian Thompson Tai Chi for Seniors Available in-person Tuesdays in the Library Commons. at *9:00am* Please Note: This event is for older adults & seniors. Registration will open Tuesdays (a week before the Session). **No Tai Chi Session on July 16. Click on the page for more information.

Chair Yoga with Arlene Santiago. Available In-Person on Wednesdays at 11:30am! Our popular Chair Yoga program with Health Transformation Coach and Instructor Arlene Santiago is available in-person! Join us on Wednesdays days for an interactive, instructional Chair Yoga session. Registration is required! Click on the page for more information.

Cafe Connection. On Tuesdays beginning at 10am stop by Patron Services for a FREE beverage! While Supplies Last!

Crafternoons in the Commons. Join us from 2:00pm-4:00pm on Wednesdays. Drop by the Community Commons Area and engage in a variety of activities set specifically to encourage creativity, mindfulness, and community. From coloring to puzzles, there’s sure to be something for everyone to engage in! Drop in on Wednesday and see what’s in store for you! Geared towards adults. No registration required.

Writer's Workshop with James Pressler. Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 2:30pm-4:30pm. Join local author and writer James Pressler at the Writer's Workshop.