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Brookfield Library digs into Chicago

Brookeld Public Library invites you to uncover the amazing stories of Chicago buildings old and new and the giants of design and engineering who built them during “Dig Deeper: The Foundations of Chicago Architecture” on Monday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m.

The presentation is hosted by historian and author Dave Clark via Zoom. Registration is required at brookeldlibary.info or by calling 708-485-6917, ext. 130.

Book club discusses

‘The Radium Girls’

North Riverside Public Library invites you to participate in its Book Club discussion via conference call on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 6:45 p.m.

The book under discussion for Aug. 11 is “The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women” by Kate Moore. Copies of the book are available from the library through Hoopla, Libby and RB Digital.

Call in at 800-747-5150 and punch in code 1453322.

And more

■ Aging Care Connections hosts Aging Well Neighborhood Online Classes for seniors via Zoom every week. Coming up is Healthy Living for Brain & Body: Tips from the Latest Research on Aug. 6 at 10 a.m.; Senior Strong Fitness on Aug. 7 at 11:15 a.m.; Act II Flicks featuring “Isn’t It Romantic” on Aug. 7 at 3 p.m.; and Coee & Conversation Support Group on Aug. 10 at 9:30 a.m. Email AWN@agingcareconnections.org for participation links and questions. ■ The Lyons Township Assessor’s O‹ ce, 6404 Joliet Rd., Countryside, is open for property tax appeals through Aug. 14. Property owners who seek in-person assistance must make an appointment. O‹ ce hours

BIG WEEK

August 5-12

Riverside Rec hosts virtual triathlon

Riverside Parks and Rec will host its annual Cori’s Kids Triathlon for kids and adults virtually this summer.

The run/bike/swim event is held every year in memory of Cori Sikich, a Riverside college student who died in 2002. The Cori Sikich Foundation was established to provide support, opportunities and tools for children and young adults to live healthy, productive lives.

The event is open to anyone age 7 and older, with race distances di ering by age group, 7-10, 11-14, 15-17 and 18-up. The cost to enter the event is $23 and registration is open through Aug. 20. Submit your results by Aug. 29.

More information and a link to the registration form can be found at riverside.il.us/181/ Coris-Kids-Triathlon-Youth-Adult.

Triton backpack giveback

Triton College, in partnership with West 40, will host its 3rd Annual Backpack Giveback Event on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Triton College campus, 2000 5th Ave. in River Grove.

The college will distribute 1,000 backpacks lled with school supplies to area families free of charge.

Registration is strongly encouraged at triton.edu/backpack, though registration doesn’t guarantee a backpack. Families will be asked to remain in their vehicles and drive through campus to the distribution location.

Those without vehicles will be served on a walk-up basis in front of Triton College’s H Building. Social distancing will be enforced. All attendees must wear face coverings.

16th Street Theater presents ‘Divercity’ 16th Street Theater with disabilities) plus $2 will replace its regularly commission per ticket. Each scheduled summer show by ticket is for one person, on hosting Tellin’ Tales Theatre’s their honor. “Divercity,” six virtual shows Buy tickets at featuring solo performanc16thstreettheater.org/ es by writers and actors divercity-event-details. with disabilities. In addition, you can

“Divercity” features join a free Zoom panel performances by Elizabeth “The Future of American Doll, Melissa Fuller, Nate Theater for All Abilities” Woogen, Sarah Bowden, Susan McKean and on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. Theresa Pacione, directed by Tekki Lomnicki. The show will be shown on Vimeo, with a short talk back after each show. Tekki Lomnicki of Tellin’ Tales, Talleri A. McRae of National Disability Theatre and Amber Smock from Access Living discuss the future of American

Performances are Aug. 7 and Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. theater for all abilities, moderated by Esteban and Aug. 9 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 ($8 for people Andres Cruz, associate artist at 16th Street Theater.

are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m.) with extended hours until 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 4. Questions? Call 708-482- 8300, and choose Option 1. ■ North Riverside Public Library is ožering the following virtual programs through Facebook Live, conference calls and the teleconferencing app Zoom. Programs include Talented Tuesdays every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. via Facebook Live on North Riverside Public Library’s Facebook page; Game Night Fridays every Friday at 7 p.m. via Zoom; and Stretching and Meditation via conference call (800-747-5150, code 1453322) on Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to bodenl@northriversidelibrary.org or visit northriversidelibrary.org/events for all Zoom meeting access info.

■ Brook¤eld Public Library ožers virtual classes and programs for patrons of all ages throughout the week. Most youth activities will be presented live on the library’s Facebook page at facebook.com/ Brook¤eldPublicLibrary. Events include literacy classes and Geek Labs, Zumba for Families and Mammals & More. Youth Services will also host a weekly sidewalk art challenge on Sundays. Each week’s winner will receive a gift card to a local business. For adults, there’s Chair Yoga via Zoom on Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. Register for access info by visiting brookeld.evanced.info/signup. ■ Riverside Arts Center is oering Boredom Buster Boxes and Virtual Party Boxes to give the kids some hands-on fun. Each box all the materials needed to complete an art project and instruction sheets. Order online and RAC will deliver the boxes to your front porch (no contact). Order at riversideartscenter.com/ category/classes/kids-classes.

You can also enjoy the annual Members’ and Kids’ Exhibition virtually. Visit the RAC website at riversiartscenter.com, scroll down the home page to the exhibit information and click the “download” button. The exhibition includes all manner of styles and media, from  gurative and abstract painting to photography, sculpture, glass and ceramics. ■ Riverside Public Library oers virtual programs for adults, kids and families, including a Take Home Craft for Kids through Aug. 10. Call in and request a craft, and library sta will bring it out to you curbside. Supplies are limited. Call 708-442-6366.