TOURS, Summer readingKICKOFF

stop in at the Bellwood Public library, 600 s. Bohland avenue in Bellwood on saturday, June 10, from 1 to 4 pm take a tour the newlyrenovated facility and while you ’ re there you can take the opportunity to sign up for adult summer reading, enjoy music and snacks.

Tech Tuesdays: Intro to Android. Learn the basics of navigation, file management, downloading/uninstalling apps and more Bringing your own device is encouraged Tuesday, June 6, 6 to 7:30 pm

Illinois Libraries Present: Navigate Your Stars A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward via Zoom This is a virtual program and will be offered via Zoom. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. Tuesday, June 6, 7 to 8 pm.

Quilt & Sew, Wednesday, June 7, 10 am to Noon

Doodle Games, grades 6-12, all drawing levels welcome June 8, 4 to 5 pm

Teen Zone Meeting rooms are open for all teens for reading, work, printing and more. Grades 6-12. Friday, June 9 and Thursday, June 22, 2:30 to 4:30 pm.

Buying Your First Home Seminar Learn why buying your first home could be the right choice for you and how to start your journey Saturday, June 10, 10:30 am to Noon

Knit & Crochet Group New members welcome, basic supplies and tools are provided. Saturdays, June 10 and 24, 1 to 3 pm.

Chair Yoga, Mondays, June 12 and 26, 3 to 4 pm. Participate by Zoom or phone Registration required

Spanish Club Learn beginning Spanish, play games, make crafts, and learn about the Spanish-speaking world Grades K-5 Tuesday, June 13, 5 to 6 pm

PJ Storytime. Get cozy, pop on your pajamas and come in for an evening storytime with Miss Connie. PJs are encouraged but not required. Ages 0-5 w/caregiver. Tuesday, June 20, 6 to 6:30 pm.

Tech Tuesdays: Guide to Cutting Your Cable Tuesday, June 20, 6 to 7 pm

Todd Downing: Tall Tales and Silly Songs, Wednesday, June 21, 4 to 5 pm For kids and parents

Illinois Libraries Present: Braiding Sweetgrass and the Honorable Harvest A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer. This is a virtual program and will be offered via Zoom This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events Wednesday, June 21, 7 to 8 pm

Friday Flicks Watch a newly released movie each month This month’s movie is Tår (R). Refreshments will also be available. Friday, June 23, 1 to 3:40 pm.

Monday Nite Movies See popular, award-winning animated features and enjoy freshly-popped popcorn Watch The Bad Guys (PG) All ages are welcome Monday, June 26, 5 to 6:30 pm hillside Public library. Located at 405 Hillside Avenue, call 449-7510 or visit www hillsidelibrary org Follow the Library on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the most up-to-date happenings

Registration is necessary for most library programs For current programs and events, visit the website melrose Park Public library. 801 Broadway. Call 649-7400 for current hours or visit www.mpplibrary.org. Ask Library staff about the digital services offered such as Hoopla, Kanopy, Libby and Freegal MPPL card holders have first priority for most programs

Make It Mondays Make something special every week on the Melrose Park Library Official YouTube Channel Call or drop in to pick up the weekly craft supplies. For ages 3 and up.

Online Storytimes for ages 1-5. New videos are posted on the first Wednesday of every month at 10 am on the Library’s official YouTube channel

Bilingual Storytimes are posted on the third Wednesday of every month at 10 am Stop in the Melrose Park library for a companion activity packet and craft then tune into the YouTube channel to watch. For ages 1-5.

Tinker Tuesdays Every Tuesday afternoon from 2:30 to 4 pm Drop into the library for all kinds of fun activities and crafts Play with tech toys, LEGOS, colored pencils for drawing If you have special group projects for school, this is the day to meet and complete your plans. Ages 6-11.

Northlake Public library. 231 N. Wolf Road in Northlake. Register for most programs online at www northlakelibrary org or call the Library at 562-2301 x5

Summer Reading Kick Off, Saturday, June 3, 1 to 3 pm with food, freeze pops, photo booth and more

Family Loteria Night, June 27, 7 to 8 pm. Mexican bingo for the whole family. Register online or call.

ADULTS: Zumba, Tuesdays and Fridays in June, 9:30 am Register online or call Wear comfy clothes, stay for snacks

House Plants 101: Basic tips for raising healthy houseplants Pot your own plant cutting to take home Register online or call Wednesday, June 14, 7 pm.

Cookbook Book Club. Select a recipe from the book, cook it and bring it to the meeting to share Register online or call Thursday, June 29, 7 pm

More Northlake Library programs on page 28