Events

January 2026

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  • Jan14
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST
    5 spots available

    Park Forest Public Library

    Location

    400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466

    Stop by the Kids' Zone on designated Wednesdays and get artsy with the Creative Crew! Indulge in a fun, engaging craft project with other creative kids at this self-lead session.

     

    Registration is required. For more information, contact the Kids' Zone!

    • Jan14
      5:00 pm - 6:45 pm CST

      Park Forest Public Library

      Location

      400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466

      Join us for a patron-led craft session every 2nd Wednesday of the month! Spend an evening crafting in a group environment. Projects vary from month to month and will be decided by the group a month prior. Beading supplies and other limited items are also provided. You are welcome to bring your own projects/supplies to work on as well. 

      No registration is required.

    • Jan15
      11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
      10 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.

    • Jan15
      11:30 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

    • Jan16
      11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

      Park Forest Public Library

      Location

      400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466

      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. During this session, our instructors will guide you through easy ideas that build language, early math, problem-solving, and social-emotional development, using items you already have in your home. Come discover how everyday routines can become powerful learning moments and leave with practical strategies you can start using right away!

       

    • Jan16
      11:30 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. 

       

       

    • Jan17
      12:00 pm - 12:30 pm CST
      10 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!

    • Jan17
      12:30 pm - 1:30 pm CST

      Park Forest Public Library

      Location

      400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466

      Join us as we bring intentions to small actions.

      This month we will be reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain AND

      James by Percival Everett.

      We will compare and contrast the two books.

      • Jan17
        2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

        Park Forest Public Library

        Location

        400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466

        Join us for our monthly Friends of the Library meeting! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow library lovers, share ideas, and help support programs, events, and initiatives that make our library such a valuable community resource. Whether you're a long-time member or just curious about getting involved, all are welcome!

        We'll be discussing what's new and next for the Friends as well as ways to advocate for our library. Your input and enthusiasm help make it all possible—we hope to see you there!