Events

Join us for our monthly Friends of the Library meeting! Meeting in the Conference Room. 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!

We are looking to fill the positions of Vice President and Secretary! Please join us and inquire if you are interested.

SESSIONS ARE FULL THIS MONTH

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

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.

Nature's Gentle Tai Chi Gong with Brian Thompson

NEW START TIME

        - Available In-Person @ 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 February 17th

Same event, new day and time! 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.

Join filmmaker Andre Yarborough, a Park Forest native who lived in Istanbul for nearly 15 years, for a screening and discussion of his documentary film, The Nest of Hyacinth: Afro-descent Artists in Istanbul 1870-1970. 

The film is a story told through the eyes and works of poets, painters, calligraphers, writers, singers, sculptors & actors who made Istanbul their home. The great social transformations of war, revolution, and modernization is reflected in their work. How did their work absorb influences from those they met, and how did Istanbul's culture absorb them? From James Baldwin and Don Cherry, to Violet Kalfa and Yaşar İzgi - discover the beauty of a lesser known port of the artistic diaspora.  

Registration is encouraged.

Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L. Stine defined horror for a generation of young readers. The generation that grew up with the Goosebumps franchise may be grown, but Stine keeps finding ways to keep us afraid of the dark! Join us with The Guinness Book of World Records’ “most prolific author of children’s horror novels,” R.L. Stine, to discuss his illustrious and still-expanding body of work.

Best known for the Goosebumps and Fear Street series (and their respective TV and movie adaptations), R.L. Stine has sold over 400 million books worldwide in 35 languages. His recent and upcoming works include The Last Sleepover, which is the fifth installment in the Goosebumps: House of Shivers series; The Graveyard Club, a YA graphic novel illustrated by Carola Borelli; multiple Fear Street movies, including Fear Street: Prom Queen; and Goosebumps: The Vanishing, the second season of the Goosebumps reboot TV series. 

Becky Spratford, acclaimed horror maven and editor of Why I Love Horror: Essays on Horror Literature, will join R.L. Stine in conversation.

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 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.

SESSIONS ARE FULL THIS MONTH

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

Calling all kids and teens! Come join our Creative Crew and indulge in a fun, engaging craft project with other creative kids! Registration for this event is required--space is limited. 

For more information, please contact the Kids Zone at (708) 748-3731 ext. 231!

February 11 - Valentine's Day Jewelry Boxes
February 18 - Black History Month 3D Portrait
February 25 - Black History Month Jewelry
 

Join us in the Kids' Zone for a special art program geared towards children 5 & under. 

Registration is required for this event! To reserve your space, stop by Kids' Zone or call the library at (708) 748-3731 ext 234.