Events

Adults of all ages are welcome to join us the first or second Saturday of every month in the Library Commons for tea, coffee, snacks, and an art project. This month we will make beaded plants! Using a combination of string and beads, we will make a one-of-a-kind plant that will never wilt or fade. 

Registration is required.

Not sure where you’re at with technology? That’s okay: come check in with us!

At this informal event, library staff will help you assess your current comfort level with computers, smartphones, and everyday technology. Whether you’re just getting started, feeling stuck, or ready to build new skills, we’ll connect you with resources and tools tailored to your needs. No tests, no pressure—just a supportive space to ask questions, get guidance, and take the next step in your tech journey!

Registration is required. Reserve your space online today!

These Digital Literacy sessions are made possible through Northstar Digital Literacy via AgeOptions.

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.

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 10th

Memory Cafe': "Memory Stations"

-Available in person at 11:00am-

What is a Memory Cafe': Memory Stations?

A Memory Café is a safe, supportive environment, designed to engage attendees in cognitive activities to perk up memory. The goal of The Park Forest Public Library's Memory Café- Memory Stations, is to keep attendees mentally and socially active with engaging activities, which research shows is protective of brain health. The Memory Café is free and open to all older adults with or without current memory concerns.

Join us for (60) minutes of memory games and activities as you rotate through the "Memory Stations" that are sure to boost brain power, and provide mental stimulation that strengthens neural connections, keeping the mind sharp while improving cognitive function across ages.

Memory Stations at a glance -(10min - 15min station rotation)

Concentration Stations

Gentle cognitive - stimulating activities

music and more!

Who should attend?

Anyone living with memory challenges, family caregivers (spouse, adult children, loved ones), anyone supporting caregiving families, or anyone seeking education and support.

Light refreshments will be provided

Registration is Required

Registration will open on March 10th

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

Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization. His most recent novel, James, earned both the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and the National Book Award, and his 2001 novel Erasure inspired the film American Fiction, which received the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2024. 

Everett’s other titles include Dr. No, The Trees (finalist for the Booker Prize and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction), Telephone (finalist for the Pulitzer Prize), So Much Blue, and I Am Not Sidney Poitier. Despite these accomplishments, he remains devoted to reviewing his own work critically, and indeed his writing process involves intensive research and revision. Tune in for our conversation with Percival Everett to get a glimpse beyond the page. 

Brandis Friedman will moderate the event. Friedman is a writer and anchor for WTTW’s Chicago Tonight and Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, and also serves as a champion for libraries.

Register here. This event is intended for adults. Registration is required for this event and closes at 5:00 p.m. on event day. Late registrations will be processed after the live event, allowing access to the event recording.
 

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). 

ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Closed Captioning are provided for all events by default—no special request needed.

Meditate with Gogo! This guided beginner-friendly session for adults will give you the tools you need to start your meditation and self-care journey. All are welcome to join, no prior experience is needed. 

• Enhance Well-Being: Reduce stress and cultivate calm through guided meditation and self-awareness practices.
• Improve Focus and Productivity: Mindfulness increases clarity, sharpens attention, and supports emotional regulation.
• Build Emotional Resilience: Develop greater balance and inner peace through consistent self-care and grounding techniques.
• Support a Positive Culture: Encourage open-hearted communication and deeper connection amongst one another.

No registration is required.

Join us as we bring intentions to small actions.

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