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Pictured, brothers Brad, wayne, and Jaden are hillside residents who built a tower out of magna-tiles in the hillside Public library's newly renovated children's area this photo, taken back in september, was voted Photo of the year by the illinois libraries association in the annual contest.

NEW Monday Movie Matinee with light snacks on March 13, 2 pm Watch The Quiet Man with John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara Guess the Oscars Contest Pick up a 2023 Academy Award ballot at the desk, make your selections and return it by 5 pm on March 11 You could win a $25 Classic Cinemas gift card

Tech Help. One-on-one help with computer basics or your electronic devices. Learn how to remote print, email, fax, scan, etc. for free with the Scan EZ system. No registration required. March 27 at 1 pm. Every Thursday at 6 pm, Mixed Stitchers Bring your project and come knit or crochet with this fun group

Every Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, Mid-Day Yoga Registration is encouraged Limit: 12 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

Chair Yoga with Rhonda Fentry No equipment needed Learn breathing, meditation, and stretching techniques. Registration is required. Call (708) 649-7485, or email mpref@mpplibrary.org to register Friday, March 10: 10:30 to 11:30 am

Free Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program IRS trained and certified volunteers will help individuals age 60 or older from low-tomoderate-income households prepare their tax returns The Triton College RSVP Volunteer Program, in conjunction with the IRS is offering this free service. Appointments are necessary. Please call Triton College (708-456-0300 ext. 3895) for information or appointments. Monday Mornings through April 10

Online at mpplibrary org: Comics Plus Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from popular publishers like ABDO, Andrews McMeel, Archie Comics, BOOM! Studios, Capstone, Dark Horse, Dynamite, Graphic Mundi, Humanoids, IDW, Lerner, Kodansha, TKO Studios, Tokyopop, Valiant, Yen Press, and more

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 posted on the first Wednesday of every month at 10 am on the Library’s official YouTube channel Join the storytimes from the comfort of your home Library programs continue on page 28

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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

ADULT L S: Sewing Circle. Third Tuesday of every month for beginners or experts Bring your sewing machine, supplies and material Register online or call Next date is March 21, 7 pm

Cookbook Book Club The Library picks a book, you select and make a recipe and then everyone gets together to share and enjoy. Pick up your copy of the book and claim your recipe at the reference desk Must register r Thursday, y March 23, 7 pm

Grown-Up Storytime: “Mad Sam” DeStefano. Join the Library on Facebook Live on Thursday, March 30, 7 pm, to listen to true crime cases that made national headlines

CHILDREN K-3 Steam Ages 5-8, hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering, art and math. Limit 15. Thursdays in March, 6 to 6:30 pm

Family Craft Night: Handprint Ke K ychains Wednesday, y March 8, 6:30 to 7:15 pm Call to register

Kid-Painted Flower Pots. Ages 6-8. Saturday, March 25, 2 to 3 pm Call to register r

Spring Break Programs are drop in from 2 to 3:30 pm for ages 13 and under, r March 27, 28, 29 and 30

SENIORS: Meetup, Tuesday, y March 7, 2 to 3 pm. Register. r DIY Decoupage Eggs, Tuesday, y March 21, 2 to 3 pm Using paper mâché eggs, create a beautiful decoupage design with scrapbook paper and modge podge.

Virtual Chair Yoga on Zoom. Register for the link. Tuesday, March 28, 2 to 3 pm

TEENS: Oreo Taste Test, Thursday, March 9, 6 pm

Creative Crafting: Affirmation Mirrors, Thursday, March 16, 6 pm. Board Games and Pizza Thursday, March 23, 6 pm Bring your own game or pick one of the library’s games

Open Video Gaming Saturday, March 25, 1:30 pm river Forest Public library y 735 Lathrop, River Forest Visit www riverforestlibrary org or call 366-5205 for updates

Short Story Writing Contest, March 1 through March 31. Adults and teens/tweens ages 10 and up are invited to submit an original short story for the chance to win a prize and have the story published on the library webiste

Stories should be no longer than 2500 words, typed and emailed as attachments to reference@riverforestlibrary.org by Friday, March 31 Paper copies not accepted Include your full name and contact information Two winners will be chosen in April

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