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February 22, 2023
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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS
Calumet City Public Library Address: 660 S Manistee Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409 Phone: (708) 862-6220 Email: info@calumetcitypl.org Website: http://www.calumetcitypl.org/index.html\
Dolton Public Library
Address: 14037 Lincoln Ave, Dolton, IL Phone: 708-849-2385 Email: lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org Website: www.doltonpubliclibrary.org
Virtual Story Time with Mrs. Brooks Come and join in the story time with Mrs. Brooks. For ages 3 - 12. FREE. Every 1st Wed. (10am – 10:30am) To register for the Virtual Story Time go through the calendar of events on our website at www.doltonpubliclibrary.org Virtual Zumba with licensed instructor Yvette Roberts. Come and join in the fun every Friday at 5pm. Please call 708-849-2385 or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register. (5pm – 6pm every Friday). FREE. AMONG US Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday (4pm to 4:30pm) Ages 10 + years, beginning Oct. 10, 2022. To register go to the calendar of events on our website www.doltonpubliclibrary.org OR email us at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org Leave your name, email and cell number. You must download “Among Us’ on your device to play. It is free. A Zoom link and game code will be sent the day of the program. FREE. Virtual Line Dancing with “Dawn the Dancin’ Deeva” Every Thursday, at 6pm. Please call 708-8492385 or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary. org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register. A link will be sent to you the day of the program. FREE. Virtual Senior Yoga Every Wednesday taught by Dionne Arnold, Certified Yoga Instructor, (4pm to 5pm) Please call 708-849-2385 or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register. FREE. Senior Bridge Club Come out for the fun every Tuesday, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm If interested register by calling 708-849-2385 or email at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and cell phone to register. FREE. DPLD’s Black Author’s Book Club Meets via Zoom the last Thursday of every month at 7:00pm. Interested parties contact the library at (708-849-2385) for more information. Meet via Zoom. FREE. Virtual Workout Program with Sheena Stinson Get in Shape from Home. Classes held every Monday from 6pm to 6:30pm. Please call 708-849-2385 or email us at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org leaving your full name, email address and cell number to register. A Zoom Link will be sent day of the program. FREE. Get Up & Move with Simon Says! Join the Dolton Public Library Youth Services Dept. as we play “Simon Says”. Held every 3rd Saturday of the month from 2pm to 2:30pm starting Oct. 15. A YouTube link will be emailed every 3rd Friday. Register by calling (708-849-2385, ext. 4) or emailing at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org leaving your name, email, cell number and the number of children participating. FREE. Dolton Public Library District Curbside Times Monday through Friday [9am to 2pm]. FREE. Burbio Burbio is a one-stop free resource to find out about all the Dolton area events and activities. If your group wishes to post your events on burbio contact: groupsupport@burbio.com Sign-up at Burbio.com or download the free android or iPhone app and follow the calendars that interest you. FREE.
Chess Club Mr. Paul Fritz, Chess Coach. November 3rd to December 12th Every third Thursday, 5:00pm to 5:30pm, via Zoom and chess.com to play. Register at chess.com in addition to registering for the program. Register at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, email and cell # or call (708-849-2385, ext. 4) Date & Times subject to change. Call 708-8492385, ext. 212. A Zoom link will be emailed to you the day of the program. FREE.
Passport to Knowledge Every first Monday of the month. (3:30 – 4pm). Pack your bags for a virtual trip around the world and learn about other countries and cultures. Register at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary. org or call (708-849-2385) and leave your name, email and cell number. Come curbside to pick up your Passport Packet prior to departure. The link for Zoom will be emailed prior to the program. FREE. Coffee and Chat – a Senior Experience Are you a senior over the age of 60 and want to have conversation with other seniors. Some of the topics discussed are technology and other happenings in our world and community. To register for the program and all the other Senior Programs call (708-849-2385) or email your registration to lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org FREE Between the Pages A Virtual Story Time. Every third Saturday of the month at 1:30pm.To register call (708-8492385) or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, phone number and email address. A link will be sent to you. FREE Creative Craft View our tutorial on our YouTube page, every 4th Wednesday starting October 26, at 1pm. The link will be provided on our Facebook page. FREE. Cookbook Club Will meet online to discuss the selected Coo book on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11am. The current title is available for checkout now. Thoroughly examine the cookbook and come prepared to discuss it. Email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org or call Laura at (708-849-2385, ext. 5) leaving your name, phone number, and email address to register. The Zoom link will be sent the day of the program. FREE. Healthy Living for your Brain & Body, Speaker Speaker Mr. Phillip Bennett of the Alzheimer’s Association, Wednesday, February 22, 2023. (1pm to 2pm). To register call (708-849-2385, #3) leaving your name, phone# and email address. Program Zoom Link wil be sent day of program. FREE. Black History Month Celebrate with Us the whole month of February 2023! Young people bring in a short essay about your most admired Black History maker and receive a gift bag. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela The Importance of Kidney Health with Monica Fox of the National Kidney Foundation Tuesday, March 7 th , 2023 (11am to 12Noon) Program held via Zoom. Link sent out day of program. Please call (708849-2385, ext. 3, leaving your full name, email address and phone number or email information to lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org to register. FREE.
Harvey Public Library
Address: 15441 Turlington, Harvey, IL 60426 Phone: 708-331-0757x3200 Email: has@harvey.lib.il.us Website:www.harvey.lib.il.us
Homewood Public Library
Address: 17917 Dixie Hwy Homewood, IL 60430 Phone: (708) 798-0121, ext. 310 or 307 Email: hplhelp@homewoodlibrary.org Website: www.homewoodlibrary.org/
Laughter Yoga February 22 | 7 PM | ZOOM | Ages 18+ Join Alex Drubay for a time of laughter yoga.
Lansing Public Library Address: 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing IL Phone: 708-474-2447 Email: shari@lansingpl.org Website: www.lansingpl.org
Riverdale Public Library
Address: 208 W 144th St Riverdale, IL 60827 Phone: (708) 841-3311 Email: library@rpld.org Website: www.rpld.org
Community Pantry Food Drive Open to the public during business hours: Monday -Thursday 10AM to 6PM, Friday 10AM to 5PM, and Saturday 10AM to 2PM “Join our Patrons Helping Patrons initiative by donating non-perishable food items to the new Riverdale Public Library Community Food Pantry. Let’s work together to help others!”
Wakanda Night Friday, February 24 at 6 pm Come for an experience like no other! Tour our freshly renovated library as you view art from Black Lives Matter: A Child’s Vision, an art exhibition featuring portraits, street photography, and narratives from the Orland Park Black Lives Matter and 8 Can’t Wait protests. Enjoy a riveting dance performance by the Muntu Dance Theatre in our spacious community room. Kids and teens are welcome to learn and play in Shuri’s Laboratory, with a special visit from the Princess of Wakanda herself. Come dressed as a citizen of Wakanda and be entered to win one of our special prizes. You don’t want to miss this. Register today and bring a friend! Chess Club Whether you’ve been playing for years or have always wanted to learn, this is your chance to sharpen your skills. Players can compete in either casual or competitive games or learn the fundamentals of this classic of game of strategy. Thornwood HS Chess coach (and former NFL player) Michael Blair is here to put you through your paces. Storytimes Join the library for our special social-emotional and community-themed storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 this month! You I Like & Mister Rogers Themed Storytime (Tuesdays) Little Bodies, Big Feelings (Thursdays). Fridaypalooza Bilingual Storytime on Fridays at 10:30.
Tutoring and Down Time (Children/Teens) Every Tuesday 3PM-5:30PM “Get the homework help you need and afterwards enjoy hanging out with your friends playing games!”
Thornton Public Library
Family Film Friday (All ages) Every Friday 1PM-4:30PM “Every Friday, the library will be hosting a new film showing, new and old, action and romance and much more. Free popcorn, snacks, and beverages.”
Calendar Of Events
Shape Up Exercise Class (Adults/Seniors) Every Saturday 11AM-12PM “Enjoy the benefits of strength, flexibility, and relaxation in a fun and social way.” All things Needlework (Adults/Seniors) Every Monday at 12PM Do you enjoy needle arts like knitting, crochet, and sewing? Whether you are a beginner or experienced this club is for you. Work on your latest project while enjoying the company of your follow crafters. Just grab your project bag and join us for stitching, sharing tips, and conversation.
South Holland Public Library
Address: 16250 Wausau Ave., South Holland IL Phone: 708-527-3160 or 708-580-6161 Email: library@southhollandlibrary.org Website: shlibrary.org/events-calendar.
Nature’s Gentle Tai-Chi-Gong Wednesdays, January 11 & 25, February 8 22 at 2:30 pm ZOOM AND LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM REGISTRATION REQUIRED Brian Thompson of BNEW4Life shares gentle breathing, movement, and meditation exercises. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. This program will be offered live, but will also be available virtually using Zoom.
Address: 115 E. Margaret St. Thornton, IL. Email: library@thorntonil.us Website: https://www.thorntonlibrary.org/
Women’s Bible Study Discover Your Bible with us at Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church, 166th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue (by the roundabout) in South Holland, Tuesday mornings from 9:45 – 11:00 a.m. beginning on September 13. We will study The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. We provide a Nursery for infants and Story Hour for preschoolers to age 5. For information call the church at 331-0391 or Carol at 339-6793. We would love to have you join us! Golden Times Seniors Golden Times Seniors is planning a couple of trips. The first trip is to Medieval Times in Schaumburg, Il. The date is Saturday February 18th; the cost is $80.00. We will leave from the Welcome Center at 11:00 am. The second trip is to The Tulip Festival in Holland Mi. Wednesday May 10th. The cost is $55.00 we will leave from the Welcome Center at 8:00 am. There is a $10.00 yearly fee to join Golden Times. If interested please contact Jennifer Jonesat 219-789-2783. Thank you!
Black Lives Matter: A Child’s Vision Art Exhibit: February 1 - 28, 2023 Panel Discussion: Tuesday, February 28, at 7 PM Black Lives Matter: A Child’s Vision is an exhibition featuring portraits, street photography and narratives from the residents and participants of the Orland Park Black Lives Matter protest in June 2020. Exhibit photography is by Naomi Hill. Portrait photography is by Peter Bosy. Paintings are by Ariane Radcliff, and narratives are by Aisha Scott.
FREE online Line Dancing with Dawn the Diva, Tuesdays at 6:30pm Join Us For Virtual Programs: Each day at 4:00 pm, “stop” in for online family-fun at the Harvey Library. Tuesday: Craft Wednesday: Story Time Thursday: Bacon Bits & Cooking Tips Monthly Virtual Music Class (Friday, check calendar each month)
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