Discover events, activities, and fun things happening this weekend in Shorewood. Family-friendly, outdoor, and free options.
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Join us every Saturday for Saturday Game Day. This is a drop-in program. Bring a game or play one of ours: UNO, Skip-bo, Mexican Train, Scrabble, Outburst, Upwards, Rummy 500, Canasta, Chess, Checkers, Sorry and more! Players gather on adult side of building as space allows. No registration is...
Welcome to Weekend Cinema. Join us for a screening of Peter Rabbit (2018). The stubborn and naughty Peter Rabbit causes chaos in the home and garden of an irritable human named Mr. McGregor. However, their rivalry grows even more heated when they both fall in love with a new neighbor who...
The Eddie Wojcik Tribute Band honors the Legacy of one of the top Polka/ Dance Bands of the 1960's.
Learn about unique creatures from around the world with our friends from Flying Fox Conservation Fund. This amazing program will include live animals from mammals, reptiles, and birds. Say hello to a slow-moving sloth, feel the fur of a kinkajou or pet a Children Python it is up to you! The...
“No preguntarme nada” is a 90-minute bilingual (ENG/SP) poetry-writing workshop responding to the work of poet, playwright, and theater director Federico García Lorca. Participants will discuss source materials, respond to timed prompts, and share their work. Prompts will explore themes of...
Think you've got what it takes to be Lisle's best Mario Kart Racer? Enter and compete for the title. This game is rated E. Ending times for this event may vary by up to 15 minutes. Registration required.
Join the Toman Branch as we partner with The Latina Sweat Project, Instructor Noe Villagomez to bring yoga to our community. This beginner-level class is designed for all experience levels and focuses on building strength, reducing stress, and improving overall well-being. The Latina Sweat Project..
Join our story time for the whole family! We share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 2 to 8 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
To celebrate Week of the Young Child, we will be hosting an open play for families to explore, discover, and of course, play! Best for ages 0-5, with a caregiver. Looking for more Week of the Young Child fun? See the full calendar of local events on the Collaboration for Early Childhood's website.
Crosstown Exotics will be a featured guest at STEM Fest this year! From literature to your library, Crosstown Exotics reanimates the iconic creatures from the pages of your favorite stories and tales. Audiences will be educated and entertained by our animal experts and get an up close, hands on...
Join us to learn how to create pompoms with yarn and turn them into a festive garland! *** Patrons registered for the craft who show up 15 minutes or more past the program start time may have their seat given to a waitlist registrant.
Memorable Threads Quilt Exhibit Come meet quilt artist, Lynn Burke, and learn about her artwork. Light refreshments will be served.
Science is Awesome! That's the message for kids and adults who attend our event. We welcome families, scout troops, teachers, and students of all ages for a fantastic day of science. Experience outstanding hands-on activities and engaging demonstrations from Science, Technology, Engineering, and...
In honor of the release of The Super Mario Bros. Galaxy movie, come in and watch the first Super Mario Bros movie with us and enjoy some popcorn. Registration is appreciated but not required.
Create art to display at the Library for National Library Week! Participants will receive kit which includes the following items: a mini canvas, paint set, name sticker, and art waiver form. Kits can be picked up, while supplies last, at the Adult and Youth services desks. Use the canvas to create.
Art Reception: Meet artist Marea Cordero and enjoy light refreshments. Circle of Ancestors will be on view from from April 7 through May 16 in the Main Library Gallery. “I want to bring people of various origins together. It is important to see the commonalities of ourselves in each other. In this..
The University of Illinois Extension has partnered with the Cook County Department of Public Health to provide free training on how to recognize the symptoms of an opioid overdose and administer life-saving naloxone/Narcan. Attendees will receive a free box of Naloxone. Registration encouraged.
Bring your crafting materials, and make some art! Supplies and refreshments provided.
Family Event. Stop by Stan’s Donuts for a deliciously frosted library event.
This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!
Spice up your cooking with Spice Club! Stop by the Adult Services Desk each month to receive a sample of a new spice along with an info card & delicious recipes. Available starting at 9 a.m., while supplies last. OPPL cardholders only.
Start your weekend off right! Bring the family together for stories, songs, and fun!
This new multigenerational program welcomes neurodivergent kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Participants can choose how to participate, including signing up for five minutes to share about a favorite topic or hanging out in the space. Visuals (slides or items) are welcome. There will be fidgets...
Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation. Free and open to all English language learners.
Celebrate Autism Acceptance with a screening of the first two episodes of A Kind of Spark, based on the novel by Elle McNicholl. The series follows Addie, an autistic girl who wants a memorial in her village for the witches persecuted there, and features multiple autistic and neurodivergent actors..
¡Acompáñanos al club de lectura de tu biblioteca! Disfruta una conversación sobre el libro escrito por Fernanda Melchor, "Temporada de huracanes". Esta platica se llevará a cabo en español. Descripcion: "Con un ritmo y un lenguaje magistrales, Fernanda Melchor, autora de Falsa liebre explora en..
Outdoor Space in Joliet, IL
