Events

Join us as we bring intentions to small actions.

This month we will be reading No New Things by Ashlee Piper.

The Veehive and Greenery, LLC's seed starting class is geared towards anyone looking to start their own produce focused garden. This class will teach you the different methods of seed starting, production planning, and will give you the opportunity to take home your own started seeds and educational information.

Registration is required. Space is limited.

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 23 - 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.

Nature's Gentle Tai Chi Gong with Brian Thompson

        - Available In-Person. Start Time @ 9:15am-

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 March 17th

"Doc Talk"

Health & Wellness with Dr. Frank Vaught

-Available in person at 11:00AM-

Join Dr. Frank Vaught for an informative presentation on natural ways to heal your body.

Topic: Detox

Registration encouraged but not required.

Registration will open on March 17th

Celebrate Women's History Month with a very special visit from the one and only, Jane Austen!

Jane Austen visits you from the autumn of 1815. Her first three novels, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park are published, and Emma is complete.  Jane visits with you at this, the most vibrant and hopeful time of her life.  Drawing from her letters, juvenilia, and novels, this 45 minute performance delves into the personal life of one of the most beloved and intriguing novelists of the 19th century.  Jane Austen speaks about her childhood in Steventon, her brothers and beloved sister Cassandra, and her writing. Learn about her exotic cousin Eliza, her mentor and friend Madame LeFroy and the loves and losses that shaped her life and informed her perception of the world.  Suitable for both the casual reader of her novels and the most devoted "Janeite".  By the end of the presentation, the audience will know more about Miss Jane Austen the woman, as well as the author. The presentation is followed by a Question & Answer period.

Registration is encouraged.

SESSIONS ARE FULL FOR MARCH

Ageless Strength & Mobility

-Available In-Person at the Library at 11:30am

Registration is required.

Registration will begin on February 25th

To register for this program, please contact Katherine Goosby

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. 

Chess Club for Adults & Seniors

-Available in-person at the library-

Registration is Required and will open on March 4th

The Park Forest Public Library is excited to announce our Chess club for adults and seniors. This is a social club designed to build a community of chess players both new to the game and long time players.

Our goal is to provide a laid back welcoming place for adults to play and connect with other adults who love the game of chess.

This club is informal and self-instructed with no guided teaching. We encourage attendees to engage in friendly competition, introduce new players to the game, and help spread the love of chess.

Chess boards will be available, or feel free to bring your own.

Chess Club will meet twice a month on designated Wednesdays

Music, Movement & Meditation for Adults & Seniors

(4 Part Series) 

March 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th

-In Person at 10:30am-

Registration Registration, and will open on February 26th

What You Will Experience:

• Gentle Restorative Stretching: Flow through a series of effortless, low-impact stretches designed to release tension, improve flexibility, and "unlock" the body's natural energy.

• Expressive Movement: Connect with your body through fluid, graceful motions that encourage self-expression and physical freedom, adaptable for all mobility levels.

• Healing Soundscapes: Immerse yourself in an ambient music and nature-inspired rhythms carefully selected to synchronize your breathing and calm the nervous system.

• Guided Meditation: Transition from movement into deep stillness with mindfulness techniques that clear mental clutter and promote a lasting sense of inner peace.

Program led by Brian Thompson & Nona Frazier of BNEW4LIFE

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