Events

October 2025

5 results found
  • Oct27
    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CDT

    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.

  • Oct28
    9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT
    24 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 Brain 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 October 21st

  • Oct28
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CDT

    Park Forest Public Library

    Location

    400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466

    Throughout time, the vampire has been both the sum of all our fears and the perfect scapegoat, retaining an allure that has carried its popularity across centuries. Author Laura Enright examines the evolution of the vampire in myth, literature, and media to investigate how an ancient bogeyman has become a romantic figure, superhero, and even a teen dream.

    Registration is encouraged.

  • Oct29
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm CDT

    Park Forest Public Library

    Location

    400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466

    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. 

     

    Registration is required! 

    To Register for this program, please contact Katherine Goosby

     

    Patrons who sign up are registered for classes for the entire month. 

     

    *PLEASE NOTE: Participants must sign the waiver below prior to participating. Participants must be registered to attend.

    Participants are encouraged to bring a hand towel and water with them to class.

    WAIVER: https://app.waiversign.com/doc/5aa08440a7a14365b71fbd2c

    • Oct30
      11:30 am - 2:30 pm CDT

      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