Programs
Adult Spring 2019 Programs
UFOs (Unfinished Objects)
Sat. Mar 2 | Apr. 6 | May 25 @ 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Fri. Mar. 1 @ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Have a lot of UnFinished Objects laying around the house? Come finish them without the distractions at home! Work on your PHD (Projects Half Done) while enjoying some coffee and some adult conversation. Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing, scrapbooking, coloring, ANYTHING! Limit 10.
Senior Morning Meetups
Mon. Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 | Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | May 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 2:00 PM
Enjoy coffee, crosswords, cards, puzzles and more!
Tuesday Movie Matinee
Tue. Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26 | Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Tue. May 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 2:00 PM
Film fans gather at the library to watch and discuss a movie. Participants suggest the movie and the snacks.
Gentle Morning Exercise
Thu. Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 | Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25 | May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us for gentle video routines including Chair Yoga and Aerobics. Beginners are welcome! Registration required. Limit 15.
B-I-N-G-O
Fri. Mar. 8, 22 | Apr. 5, 26 | May 17 @ 31, 10:30 AM
Join us for B-I-N-G-O and light refreshments.
Family Loteria
Sun. Mar. 10 | Apr. 7 @ 3:00 PM
Bring friends and family to the library to play Lotería and win awesome prizes. Refreshments and fun will be provided.
Pie Day
Thu. Mar. 14 @ 4:30 PM
It’s National Pie Day! Celebrate by trying different pies!
Hodgkins Book Club
Sat. Mar. 16 | Apr. 13 | May 11 @ 11:00 AM
Pick up a copy of each month’s selection at the circulation desk. New members welcome!
Cozy Mystery Book Club
Sun. Mar. 17 | Apr. 14 | May 12 @ 3:00 PM
A Cozy Mystery is a light-hearted detective story. Pick up a copy of each month’s selection at the circulation desk. New members welcome!
SNAP Outreach
Thu. Mar. 21 @ 2:00 PM
In Illinois, 188,000 seniors are using SNAP. Are you? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps), is a program that helps pay for groceries. Join us for a brief presentation from AgeOptions on what SNAP is, information on how to apply, and a screening to see if you are eligible. Registration required. Limit 15.
Movie, Food & Fun
Fri. Mar. 22 | Apr. 26 | May 31 @ 5:00 PM
Skip expensive movie theater tickets. Bring friends and family to movie night at the library. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
Pen Decorating
Sat. Mar. 30 @ 10:30 AM
Decorate your own pen for school or for someone else using washi tape, flowers, pom poms, feathers or anything else you can create with! Everything will be provided, including the pens.
Let’s Paint Mona Lisa
Sat. Apr. 27 @ 1:30 PM
Join artist Dana Bloede from Forest Park, as she instructs how to paint your very own Mona Lisa painting on a canvas. All supplies will be provided for you. Registration is required, ages 18 & up. Limit 22.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Sun. May 5 @ 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Come celebrate Cinco De Mayo with us! Eat some delicious food! Enjoy a magic show too!
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research
Thu. May 9 @ 2:00 PM
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, Illinois Chapter. Registration required. Limit 25.
Henna Tattoos
Wed. May 29 @ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Teens and adults are invited to learn about henna tattoos. Bek from Tattoo Heathen is coming to our library to give henna tattoos, along with bringing handouts and extra cones and bottles to try it yourself! Permission forms will be available at the library ahead of time and at the workshop. Henna tattoos are 100 percent natural and last approximately two weeks to a month. Limit 15.
Funding for our Senior programs and activities was provided by AgeOptions, a nonprofit organization connecting older adults and those who care for them with resources and service options so they can live their lives to the fullest.
Technology Programs
Need help learning or doing something on the computer? Set up a one-on-one session with our Technology Assistant, Martin. Stop by the library to make an appointment or call 708-579-1844.
¿Ocupa ayuda para aprender o para hacer algo en la computadora? ¿O tiene preguntas sobre la tecnologia? ¡Usted escoge lo que quiere!
eMail Basics
Sat. Mar. 16 @ 2:00 PM
Learn the basics of emailing! Patrons are welcome to bring their own devices. Registration required. Limit 5.
Facebook I
Wed. Apr. 17 @ 6:30 PM
Learn the basics of this social networking site! We will cover subjects such as posting, sharing and liking. Patrons are welcome to bring their own devices. Registration required. Limit 5.
Ancestry at Your Library
Wed. May 15 @ 6:30 PM
Did you know that you can use Ancestry.com at the library? Stop by the library as we go over the details on using Ancestry Library Edition.
