Events
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Jan2211:00 am - 12:00 pm CST10 spots available
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
Join us in the Kids' Zone for a special art program geared towards children 5 & under.
Registration is required for this event! To reserve your space, stop by Kids' Zone or call the library at (708) 748-3731 ext 234.
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Jan2211:30 am - 2:30 pm CST
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
Connecting Through Treads
**Available In-Person at 11:30am**
Join us for a relaxing afternoon just for knitters, crocheters and more! Gather with knitters just like you to share ideas, techniques, and good conversation.
Bring your own knitting & crochet materials, or use the basic supplies provided.
No experience needed. All skill levels welcome
(This is a self-guided event)
No Registration Required
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Jan2311:00 am - 11:30 am CST
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
Join us at 11:00am in the Kids' Zone for an interactive story time with Miss Candy! Geared towards children ages 5 & under. For more information, contact Miss Nikki at (708) 748-3731 ext. 234.
No registration required--call ahead to ensure our Storyteller will be in!
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Jan2311:30 am - 12:30 pm CST
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
SESSIONS ARE FULL FOR JANUARY
Ageless Strength & Mobility
-Available In-Person at the Library at 11:30am
Join us on designated days for an interactive, instructional fitness session with fan-favorite instructor Arlene Santiago! We've taken Chair Yoga and graduated into something even more exciting: Ageless Strength & Mobility!
This program is available in-person at the library.
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Jan2412:00 pm - 12:30 pm CST10 spots available
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
Join us in the Kids' Zone for an art project! Suitable for ages 13 and under.
No registration required!
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Jan241:00 pm - 2:30 pm CST14 spots available
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
Line Dancing Class with Cynthia Morse, C Soul Slyders
Available In-Person @ 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Cynthia Morse has been teaching Line Dancing for over 15 years, finding a Fun way to incorporate exercise into our daily routines. Classes are beneficial for good health, muscle tone and cardiovascular strength. Dancing also reduces stress and can help decrease blood pressure.
Join us for a Fun and Invigorating afternoon of dancing!
Beginners Session 1:00pm -2:00pm
Intermediate Session 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Registration is Required.
Registration will open on January 17th
* Please note* The Intermediate session is from 2:00pm - 2:30pm. If you're not interested in this session, you are welcome to leave at your convenience.
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Jan242:30 pm - 4:30 pm CST
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
Writer's Workshop (Led by James Pressler)
- Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 2:30pm-4:30pm.
Are you an aspiring author looking for tips and tricks to improve and perfect your craft? Are you interested in sharing your work with other authors for constructive criticism? Are you skeptical of the writing process and looking for answers from your peers? We've got the club for you! Join local author and writer James Pressler twice a month on designated Saturdays at the Writer's Workshop.
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Jan2611:30 am - 12:30 pm CST0 spots available
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
EVENT IS FULL- NO SPOTS AVAILABLE
Eat What You Love, Lose What You Don't
-Available in person at 11:30am-
Learn how to enjoy food and still lose weight—without dieting, deprivation, or guilt. In this one-hour workshop, you’ll discover what really works for lasting weight loss, how to make healthy habits stick, and simple movement tips for any age. A realistic, feel-good approach to getting off the rollercoaster for good.
Registration is Required. Space is limited
Registration will open on January 12th
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Jan2612:00 pm - 1:30 pm CST
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
For 35 years and counting!
Join the Friends Book Discussion Group monthly on designated Mondays in the Conference Room at 12:00pm. Books will be available at the Patron Services desk one month in advance.
September 29 - Crying in H Mart (Michelle Zauner)
October 27 - The Professor and the Madman (Simon Winchester)
November 24 - The Phone Booth at the End of the World (Laura Imai Messina)
December - NO DISCUSSION SCHEDULED
January 26 - The Sweetness of Water (Nathan Harris)
February 23 - James (Percival Everett)
March 30 - The Emperor of Gladness (Ocean Vuong)
April 27 - Solito (Javier Zamora)
May 26* - My Friends (Fredrik Backman)
*May meeting will take place on a Tuesday.
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Jan279:00 am - 10:00 am CST23 spots available
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
Nature's Gentle Tai Chi Gong with Brian Thompson
- Available In-Person @ 9:00am-
Join Brian Thompson, Founder/ Wellness Innovator Speaker/ Healer of Bnew4life LLC as he demonstrates and lead participants in breathing, relaxation, self-calming and gentle movement techniques. These methods help address pandemic related stress, release pain and improve quality of life. Calming music will accompany the natural environment.
Tai chi is a system of movements and positions believed to have developed in 12th Century China. Tai chi techniques aim to address the body and mind as an interconnected system and are traditionally believed to have mental and physical health benefits.
Registration is Required for each Session
Registration will open on January 20th