Park Forest, Il—(ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2011. The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, will hold an open house on Saturday and Sunday, February 5 & 6. The library has been completely renovated, and all are welcome to come in and see the improvements. There will be several programs on Saturday and Sunday for the whole family to enjoy.
Saturday, February 5
Miles Davis Documentary
Discussion to follow
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Ringering Room
All-Day Valentine Crafts
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
All ages
Youth Services Department
Black History Treasure Hunt
Test your knowledge of black history and fine tune
your research skills to go on this history scavenger hunt.
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ages 6-18, Parent help needed for players 10 and under
Youth Services Department
Around the World Reader’s Theater
Including Tales from Africa,
11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM
Ages 8-108
Youth Services Department
SkippyJon Jones
Have your picture taken with SkippyJon Jones,
that hyperactive Siamese cat with the oversize ears.
Special SkippyJon Jones story hours:
12:00 PM and 3:30 PM
All ages
Youth Services Department
Easy Crock Pot Soups & More
We’ll show you some simple recipes that your family can assemble quickly. Suggested donation for program:
We are accepting cans of soup to be donated to the local food pantry.
2:00 PM
Ages 8-108, Please register
Ringering Room
Craft Table and Computer Demonstrations
Drop in to make a craft or learn something new on the computer.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Conference Rooms
Sunday, February 6
Around the World Reader’s Theater
You are the stars!
1:30 PM and 3:30 PM
Ages 8-108
Youth Services Department
All-Day Valentine Crafts
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
All Ages
Youth Services Department
SkippyJon Jones Story Hour
3:00 PM
All ages
Youth Services Department
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Ringering Room
For additional information or to register for the ‘Easy Crock Pot Soups & More’ event, call the Park Forest Library’s Youth Services Department at 708-748-3731.
Source: Park Forest Library
