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Tiny Tea Time
Tiny Tea Time
What's better than food? Food that's tiny! Extend your pinky and raise your (tiny) tea cup at this miniature tea party.
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Social Circle: Read a Story
Social Circle: Read a Story
We want the Library to be your happy place. All seniors (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week. We’ll talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep ourselves active, engaged, and well-informed. Today's topic: Read and discuss.... register to receive a copy of the story from SkyeFunds in…
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Join this 30 minute Chair Yoga class with DuShaun Branch that will be accessible and opento all bodies! Chair Yoga is a great introduction to Yoga and allows students to use an everyday prop, the chair!!!Funds in part for this program were provided through an award from AgeOptions through funding from the American Rescue Plan…
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Potty Training Workshop with Danyale Washington
Potty Training Workshop with Danyale Washington
Take the anxiety out of potty training (for everybody involved!) and get your answers answered by our visiting expert, Danyale Washington! Please email us at ysfppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option for certain programs or if you have other accessibility needs. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/fppl/PROFILE_PICTURE_11C34EE7.PNG
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Find Free Mental Health Support When You Need It Most: Introduction to NAMI
Find Free Mental Health Support When You Need It Most: Introduction to NAMI
Learn about all the programs that the National Alliance Mental Illness (NAMI) offers locally and for free.
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Social Circle: Operation Rising Spirits with Michelle Melin-Rogovin
Social Circle: Operation Rising Spirits with Michelle Melin-Rogovin
We want the Library to be your happy place. All older adults (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week. We’ll talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep ourselves active, engaged, and well-informed. Today's topic: Making holiday cards for veterans in nursing homes with Michelle Melin-RogovinFunds for this…
Illinois Libraries Present: Surviving the Holidays with Lori Gottlieb
Illinois Libraries Present: Surviving the Holidays with Lori Gottlieb
Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, and co-host of the “Dear Therapists” podcast joins us for a thought-provoking conversation about mental health in anticipation of the winter holiday season.Gottlieb will share tools to help in everyday life and especially as you prepare for the holidays. Lori Gottlieb…
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Pop-Tart Tast Testing Program!
Pop-Tart Tast Testing Program!
Love Pop-Tarts?! Come try these delicious Pop-Tart flavors! Designed for ages 11-13. **Please email us at ysfppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs.** Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/fppl/ISTOCKPHOTO1134524059612X612_8B41B984.JPG
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Family Winter Carnival
Family Winter Carnival
Come out of the cold and join our carnival! Special performances, games, a character appearance and more. Designed for kids of all ages and their families. A quiet room will be offered during the duration of the event for those who might want to take a quiet moment.
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Delicious Edible Holiday Gifts
Delicious Edible Holiday Gifts
Learn from Chef Ashley Simone how to make some fabulous and tasty holiday gifts that have environmentally friendly packaging. Perfect for holiday gift giving. Plus get a sample of one to take home.• Homemade Bourbon Vanilla • Spiced Nuts Two Ways• Peppermint Meringue Swirls
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Social Circle: Dementia & the Holidays: Including Everyone
Social Circle: Dementia & the Holidays: Including Everyone
We want the Library to be your happy place. All older adults (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week. We’ll talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep ourselves active, engaged, and well-informed. Today's topic: Dementia & the Holidays: Including Everyone at the TableFunds for this program were…
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CircEsteem Circus Skills Workshop
CircEsteem Circus Skills Workshop
Amaze and entertain your friends and family by learning pro tricks like plate juggling (really!) CircEsteem brings the circus to you and lets everyone get a chance to be part of the action. Designed for ages 7-10. Please email us at ysfppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote…
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(Kit Available) December Pre-K-K Make & Take Kits
(Kit Available) December Pre-K-K Make & Take Kits
Fun free mini-projects and activities. No library card is needed to reserve these and you get to keep all the contents. Designed for ages Pre-K through Kindergarten. These are available while supplies last! Call Youth Services f you want to reserve a bag. Make sure you specify how many bags you need. If you are…
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Social Circle: Snowflake Social with Kristen Lovett
Social Circle: Snowflake Social with Kristen Lovett
We want the Library to be your happy place. All older adults (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week. We’ll talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep ourselves active, engaged, and well-informed. Today's topic: Snowflake Social with Kristen Lovett (crafts and a snacky potluck)Funds for this program…
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Volunteer Celebration!
Volunteer Celebration!
If you ever volunteered at the library, then this celebration is for you! Come play games and meet others who helped volunteer for the Youth Services Department! Thank you to all our volunteers who helped our library community. Designed for our young volunteers ages 10-13. **Please email us at ysfppl.org or call the YS Department…
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After-Hours Family Cosmic Bowl and Mini-Golf
After-Hours Family Cosmic Bowl and Mini-Golf
Get your glow on at the library! Play our mini-golf course or bowl in the stacks and eat pizza while you wait. Please email us at ysfppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option for certain programs or if you have other accessibility needs. Image URL:…
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Social Circle: Poetry Exchange
Social Circle: Poetry Exchange
We want the Library to be your happy place. All older adults (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week. We’ll talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep ourselves active, engaged, and well-informed. Today's topic: Poetry Exchange. Funds for this program were provided in part through an award…
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Feature Film Friday: Fireworks
Feature Film Friday: Fireworks
The last Friday of the month is movie night! Let us know what movies you'd like to see for future showings. Today we're watching the anime sci-fi romance Fireworks: "A mysterious device grants Norimichi a second chance at winning the heart of his crush, during a summer fireworks festival."
Stickers Swap
Stickers Swap
Take home new stickers and/or trade with others. Ages 8 to 10.Please email us at ysfppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option for certain programs or if you have other accessibility needs. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/fppl/RAISSA_KIT_TAGS_6159922B.JPG