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The River Forest Public Library invites you to participate in the MLK Day of Service by donating blood on Monday, January 20 from 10 am to 3 pm. Advanced registration is recommended but walk-ins are welcome. The program is in partnership with Heartland Blood Centers. Call 366-5205 for more info.
activities authors • answers HILLSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY, CONTINUED Evening/Weekend Book Group. The library would like to start an evening and/or weekend book discussion group. If you have any interest in such a group, call or stop in at the library information services desk. Village of Hillside’s Martin Luther King Day Breakfast. Monday, Jan. 20, 8:30 to 11:30 am. Come to the library between Jan. 2-Jan. 17 to fill out a raffle ticket; at the drawing on Jan. 18, four winners will receive two tickets. You must have a Hillside Library card to enter this raffle. Notary Services. The Hillside Library offers Notary Public services free of charge. Walk-ins taken but it’s best to call ahead. MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S. 5th Avenue in Maywood. Call 343-1847 or visit the website at www.maywoodlibrary.org for more information and to register for programs. Hot Chocolate and DIY Mug. On Jan. 18 at 4 pm, paint and decorate your own ceramic mug while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate. For ages 5 and up. Register by calling or online. Observing MLK. On Jan. 16, the Children’s Department will be observing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. all day by having a display, a discussion of his message and legacy and giving information about how his efforts, along with others, continue to impact our lives. Cookies and Hot Chocolate Storytime. Drop in for story hour on Jan. 22, 4:30 pm, and enjoy hot chocolate and treats. Stop the Bleed. On Jan. 25, 10 am, the library will offer free life-saving training. Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. Register by calling or online. Brookfield Zoo Jobs. A representative from Brookfield Zoo will be at the library for a hiring event on Jan. 14 and 21 from 3 to 5 pm. NORTHLAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY 236 N. Wolf Road. Call 562-2301 or visit the website at www.northlakelibrary.org. Social Worker Available. Thanks to a partnership with Loyola School of Social Work, the library now has a social work intern who is happy to help with housing, employment, healthcare and other issues. Fridays and Sundays only. Call for a free appointment: 562-2301, ext. 5.
Winter Reading: Light Up the Mind! Teens and adults can complete a reading log online by visiting the website or the Adult Services Desk. Kids of all ages can pick up an activity log at the Youth Services Desk. Complete the reading goal of 6 hours to earn a small prize. Through Feb. 28. Harry Potter Book Night. Fans of all ages are invited to celebrate Bloomsbury’s 2020 Harry Potter Book Night: Triwizard Tournament. Magical activities include a movie screening, Harry Potter-inspired snacks, giveaways and more. Save the date: Thursday, Feb. 6, 5 to 7:30 pm. Sewing Circle. Quilt Club is expanding! Anyone who loves to sew is welcome to join on Mondays, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 3 and April 14, 7 to 8:30 pm. Microsoft Office Series. Come with questions about Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and more on Wednesdays, Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 11, April 1 and May 13, 7 to 8:30 pm. eBay Basics. Learn the basics of shopping and selling on eBay, the largest peer-to-peer auction website. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 7 to 8 pm. “I Saw It On Pinterest” Crafting Nights. Try out this fun and easy craft night. Wednesdays, 7 to 8 pm. Next: Feb. 5. Seniors: Senior Meetup. Get together for food, drink and socializing on Tuesday, Jan 14, 2 to 3:30 pm. For Children. Sow Milkweeds to use in the new pollinator garden. Milkweed is an essential feeding plan for monarch butterflies, a threatened species. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2 to 3 pm. Limited space. NORTH RIVERSIDE LIBRARY Located at 2400 DesPlaines Avenue; register by calling 447-0869 or online at www.northriversidelibrary.org. All are welcome. Just register online or in person. Messy Mornings. Tuesdays at 11:30 am on Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28 for ages 2 through 5 with an adult. Active stories and messy fun! Every Child A Reader. Wednesdays, Jan. 8 and 22 at 4 pm. Ages 6 and up. Learn to read Spanish. Lapsit Storytime. Thursdays, 10:30 am on Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30. Toddlers through age 5 with an adult. Free Build Fridays. Friday, Jan. 10 at 4 pm. Have fun with all sorts of building materials. DIY Craft Hour. Select Fridays at 4 pm. Next date is Jan. 17. Ages 3-6 with adult.
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