Bingo with the Books: Looking for a place to play fun, free bingo? Join others at the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, for Bingo with the Books on Friday, January 13, from 10 a.m. to noon, for a chance to win an assortment of prizes. Bingo will be held in the library’s fourth floor auditorium. Snacks are available! Invite friends and relatives to play along.
Chess League: Interested in competing with other chess players? The library is sponsoring a new chess league, beginning Saturday, January 21, at 10 a.m. There is a one-time entry fee of $25. Call 815-939-4564 to reserve a space and a full schedule will be provided. Note playoffs are May 6 and 20, and June 3 and 17. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place recipients. The format will have 30-minute time controls and 30 second increments. Players are encouraged to bring their own boards and/or chess clocks. There also will be a 3+2 speed chess side league, with a $5 entry fee. Prizes will be awarded for first and second place for the side league. All ages are welcome! Questions may be directed to Austin Earsley at aearsley91@gmail.com.
January Soul Collections Book Discussion: Join the library for its monthly Book Discussion Soul Collections, which highlights Black authors and themes. On Thursday, January 26, at 5:30 p.m., the group will meet to discuss thoughts on “Born A Crime,” by Trevor Noah.
It is an autobiographical comedy book, written by South African comedian Trevor Noah, and is a compelling, inspiring, and comically sublime story of one man’s coming-of-age story, set during the twilight of Apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed. This event is free and will be held in the third floor meeting room.
For more information on upcoming events, checkout the Kankakee Public Library’s Facebook page, or contact the library at 815-939-4564.