Events

Welcome Shamonic Reiki Master, Andrea Polk, back to the library for an evening of tranquility exploring the vibrant wetlands that surround us! This session will begin with an opening circle on the library's lawn. We will be guided in a mindful walking session to the wetland preserve behind our library and engage in a Zen ritual at the wetlands. All will return to the library with a closing reflection and walk back to the lawn. 

Registration and a waiver are required.

Registrants will be required to fill out a waiver to participate as we will be venturing off of library property. 

Download Waiver

Waivers can be returned to Sarah at sarah.weiner@pfpl.org or the front desk. 

Please note: this program will require walking on a trail. 

Break out your galaxy leggings, snapbacks, and flannel—it's time to rewind to the Tumblr-core, Frozen-singalong, Avengers-assemble era of the 2010s! Join us at the library for a throwback movie screening featuring some of the most iconic kids/teen films from the decade. Think slime, fidget spinners, and Vine vibes—this is your chance to relive the era of emoji overload and YouTube fame! Feel free to dress in your fave 2010s-inspired look (flower crowns and graphic tees encouraged).

Geared towards kids and teens. Registration is required!

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!

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 be painting stemless wine glasses. Grab a brush and get inspired by one of our provided designs or improvise your own! Once dried and baked in your oven at home, the glasses will be fully functional to use.

Registration is required.

Join us in the Kids' Zone for an art project! Suitable for ages 13 and under.

No registration required!

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.