Events

Whale Breathing Event for Seniors

-Available In-Person at 11:30am-

Join Mary Rondenet, whale breathing practitioner and Arlene Santiago, emotional healer for the Breath, Body & Wisdom Workshop. They will combine breathwork, gentle mobility, and emotional healing-a powerful trio to help you release tension, move with ease, and reconnect with the wisdom of your body.

Registration is Required. Space is limited

Registration will start on July 7th

**To register, please contact Katherine**

What is Whale breathing?

Whale breathing is a powerful self-healing technique

This breath helps release emotional blocks, relieving you of stress, anxiety and tension. It connects your body, soul and spirit. Using continuous, diaphragmatic conscious breathing, along with toning, you detoxify and purify the body. This renews your body at a cellular level and creates a connection to inner wisdom. The increase in the flow of oxygen to your organs and lymph system, boosts immunity and your body’s natural healing ability.

In collaboration with the Park Forest Office of Sustainability, we will be hosting a pop-up through artist Holly Greenberg's project, Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene.

Be a part of something big! Make a replica songbird from upcycled fabric that will be labeled with your name and used in Greenberg's final art installation. We will also be presenting information about small steps that you can take to make your windows safer for birds. All ages are welcome to participate.

Notes from Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene: In an effort to raise awareness about one of the leading causes of bird deaths, we are making replicas of every bird killed from a window collision and collected on the streets of Chicago in 2023 and we need your help! Chicago lies in the migratory path of over 300 species of birds, making it the most dangerous city in the country for our avian friends. In one night alone, 966 birds struck just one building on Chicago’s lakefront. Through crowdsourcing the crafting of these bird replicas, we will create a “carpet” of birds running over 300 feet in length. Using upcycled cloth and donated materials to create the birds, we invite all to help.

Understanding how you can protect your home from bird-window collisions is paramount to the project, which is why teaching about how to identify and modify your problematic windows is at the forefront of our mission. 

Holly Greenberg's Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene

Registration is encouraged.

Unplug from electronics and put on your thinking caps with these fun, brain-building games!

Registration for this event is required. For more information, please contact the library at (708) 748-3731.

Join us for the Technicolor Teen Coloring Circle at the library! Unleash your creativity with vibrant colors, cool designs, and a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to unwind, this is the perfect space to express yourself and connect with others. All coloring materials are provided—just bring your imagination!

Registration is encouraged, but not required.