Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration.
During the Penfield construction project, the library’s Penfield Street parking lot entrance will be closed, but the Maxwell Street entrance still is open. Turn north on Maxwell from Indiana Avenue to get to the library.
Our Summer Reading Program, Find Your Voice, is ongoing, with still time to sign up! Participants of all ages, even adults, can win prizes just for reading. All those currently participating may bring in their logs to redeem prizes as they make progress.
Youth Services
A new Fourth of July magnet take-and-make craft is available. Pick up any time.
July 13 and 20, at 10 a.m., Summer Storytime in Firemen’s Park, at the band stand: Enjoy stories, games, music, and crafts/activities! Bring a blanket or folding chair to sit on. Call to register.
The next book for the graphic/hybrid novel book club for kids is available. The group will discuss “The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza,” by Mac Barnett, and make cosmic play dough on Wednesday, July 19, at 4 p.m.
Adult Services
July 13, 18, and 20, from 2-5 p.m., One-on-One Technology Help: Sit down for a half hour and receive technology help with any of your devices, including phones, tablets, and laptops. Receive help with apps, email, Facebook and social media, computer basics, or get any other technology questions answered. Call to register.
July 14, at 1 p.m.: The Afternoon Book Club will discuss “The Chinese Orange Mystery,” by Ellery Queen.
The Evening Book Discussion selection is available for pickup. The group will be discussing “The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell,” by Robert Dugoni, on July 24, at 7 p.m.