Adult Programs

Adult ProgramsTo register for adult programs call 630-552-2009.

Writers’ Group

6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 25 and Oct. 9

Come join other writers to discuss your work. In person or Zoom. Open to adults and high school students. Location: Meeting Room Zoom meeting ID: 988 2555 0591 | Passcode: 048559 No registration required.

Yoga with Jen

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24

Certified instructor Jen Penn leads this welcoming, no-pressure class. Each week will feature a full practice, incorporating breath, movement and relaxation. Bring your own mat or use one of the library’s. All skill levels welcome. Open to adults. Registration for each class is separate – register to come to one, a few or all of them. Location: Meeting Room.

New Life for Old Bags

10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 11

Help turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for individuals experiencing homelessness. For more information contact Ceil Carey at jackandceil@att.net or 708-846-1704. No registration required. Location: Meeting Room.

Knit and Crochet Group – In Person

4 to 6 p.m. every Monday.

Led by talented crochet artist Karen Perez. Come knit and crochet with others, or come learn how to crochet. Limited supplies provided. Open to all ages. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Diana Hastings Board Room No registration required.

Knit and Crochet Group – Zoom

10 a.m. to Noon every Thursday

This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarn and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. Zoom meeting ID: 954 9105 6267 | Passcode: 297254 No registration required.

Kids’ Programs

To register for kids’ programs call 630-552-2025.

Create Art with Petite Palette – Mummified – ages 6 - 10

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2.

For independent children ages 6 to 10, without an adult. An artist from The Petite Palette will lead the class in creating an acrylic on canvas painting. Registration required for each program. $5 fee must be paid at the time of registration. Call 630-552-2025 to register. Location: Meeting Room.

Create Art with Petite Palette – Nightmare Before Christmas - ages 10 - 18

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2

For independent children ages 10 to 18, without an adult. An artist from The Petite Palette will lead the class in creating an acrylic on canvas painting. Registration required for each program. $5 fee must be paid at the time of registration. Call 630-552-2025 to register. Location: Meeting Room.

Bookworms

5 to 5:45 p.m. or 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7

Join us for a fun story, healthy snacks, a craft or art activity and picking out interesting books to read. For independent students in grades K-3, without an adult. Registration required. Call 630-552-2025 to register. Registration for each class is separate – register to come to one, a few, or all of them.

Rhyme Time

10:30 to 11 a.m. or 6 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29

For children birth to 36 months, accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Location: Meeting Room. This lapsit storytime features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program.