Events

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!

Nature's Gentle Tai Chi Gong with Brian Thompson

        - Available In-Person @ 9:00am-

Join Brian 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 January 13th

BNEW4LIFE Basic Self-Defense: Awareness, Confidence, & Safety

-Available in person at 11:00am-

Join us for a basic self-defense 101 session with Brian Thompson. This essential hands course is designed to build immediate confidence and provide practical tools for personal safety.

You will learn:

• Situational Awareness: Recognize and avoid threats before they happen.

• Simple, Effective Techniques: High-percentage escapes and strikes for body types.

• De-escalation: Use your voice and body language to diffuse danger.

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No experience needed. BNEW4LIFE empowers you to take control of your safety.

Registration is Required to attend this session. Space is limited.

Registration will open on January 2nd

Chess Club for Adults & Seniors

-Available in-person at the library-

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 and clocks will be available, or feel free to bring your own.

Chess Club will meet twice a month on designated Wednesdays

Registration is Required

Registration will open on January 2nd

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

Line Dancing Class with Cynthia Morse, C Soul Slyders

         Available In-Person @ 1:00pm - 2:30pm 

Cynthia Morse has been teaching Line Dancing for over 15 years, finding a Fun way to incorporate exercise into our daily routines. Classes are beneficial for good health, muscle tone and cardiovascular strength. Dancing also       reduces stress and can help decrease blood pressure.

Join us for a Fun and Invigorating afternoon of dancing!

Beginners Session 1:00pm -2:00pm

Intermediate Session 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Registration is Required.

  Registration will open on January 17th

* Please note* The Intermediate session is from 2:00pm - 2:30pm. If you're not interested in this session, you are welcome to leave at your convenience.

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.