Events
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Sep2611:00 am - 11:30 am CDT
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
Join us at 11:00am in the Kids' Zone for an interactive story time with Miss Candy! Geared towards children ages 5 & under. For more information, contact Miss Nikki at (708) 748-3731 ext. 234.
No registration required--call ahead to ensure our Storyteller will be in!
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Sep2712:00 pm - 12:30 pm CDT10 spots available
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
Join us in the Kids' Zone for an art project! Suitable for ages 13 and under.
No registration required!
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Sep271:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
This multi-media presentation, led by Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, Connie Martin, explores music created by enslaved Africans and its connection to the Underground Railroad. You will be drawn into stories of secrecy surrounding hidden messages in the lyrics of several beloved Pre- and Post-Civil War Negro Spirituals. Research unlocks how these special songs signaled when, where, and how freedom seekers navigate escape routes North to freedom in Canada.
Registration is encouraged. Please note: photos and video are not permitted during this presentation.
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Sep272:30 pm - 4:30 pm CDT
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
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.
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Sep2911:00 am - 1:00 pm CDT
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
It's National Coffee Day!!!
- FREE COFFEE Today at the Library: 11:00am -1:00pm -
Calling all coffee lovers, we're celebrating National Coffee Day! Whether you're a coffee connoisseur, a casual coffee drinker, or someone who simply appreciates a good cup of joe, National Coffee Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate all things coffee.
This beloved holiday dedicated to the world's favorite hot beverage has been observed in the United States since 2009, and it has since become a global event celebrated in many countries around the world.
Stop in the library today for a FREE cup of coffee.
(FREE Coffee available from 11:00am - 1:00pm)
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Sep2911:30 am - 1:00 pm CDT
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
This Event is Full
Stay Strong and Steady: A Fall Prevention & Mobility Series
-Available in-person at 11:30am-
Are you ready to improve your balance, build strength, and regain confidence in your movement? *Stay Strong and Steady* is a 4-class series designed to help you prevent falls, improve mobility, and maintain an active, independent lifestyle.
Registration is Required
To register for this event, please contact Katherine Goosby
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Sep2912:00 pm - 1:30 pm CDT
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
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 - My Friends (Fredrik Backman)
November 24 - The Professor and the Madman (Simon Winchester)
December - NO DISCUSSION SCHEDULED
January 26 - The Phone Booth at the End of the World (Laura Imai Messina)
February 23 - The Sweetness of Water (Nathan Harris)
March 30 - James (Percival Everett)
April 27 - The Emperor of Gladness (Ocean Vuong)
May 26* - Solito (Javier Zamora)
*May meeting will take place on a Tuesday.
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Sep294:00 pm - 6:30 pm CDT
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
Join us for a special Teen Movie Monday! This month, we're showing Superman (2025). Please note: Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to attend this event.
Registration is encouraged, but not required!
NOW SHOWING: Superman (2025)
RUNTIME: 2 hours, 10 minutes
RATED: PG-13 -
Sep294:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT15 spots available
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
It's an UNO THROWDOWN and you're invited! Join us for an afternoon of different Uno games. Will you be the ultimate Uno champion? Find out at this event! For ages 12 and under.
Registration is required.
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Sep309:00 am - 10:00 pm CDT25 spots available
Park Forest Public Library
Location
400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL US 60466
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 September 23rd