Events

Line Dancing Class with Cynthia Morse, C Soul Slyders

Beginners Session

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

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!

Registration is Required.

Registration will open on July 5th

* Please note* The Intermediate/Advanced session is from 2:00pm - 2:30pm.

You Must Be Registered for Both Sessions.

Line Dancing Class with Cynthia Morse, C Soul Slyders

Intermediate/Advanced Session

        - Available In-Person @ 2:00pm - 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!

Registration is Required.

Registration will open on July 5th

* Please note* The Beginner's session is from 1:00pm - 2:00pm.

If interested the first session, Registration is Required.

Writer's Workshop (Led by James Pressler)

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.

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.

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 July 8th