June 2021
Green Cleaning and Composting
Learn about non-toxic and pet and children-safe products. Also, learn about compost do's and don'ts and composting in small spaces. And learn how to begin and manage compost. No MLM products! Sign up to receive the Zoom link.
Find out more »Wits Workout Grab & Go Bag (6/7-6/13)
Wits Workout Grab & Go Bags! This bag is for dates: 6/7-6/13. You will get the answers to the "Senior Fair" puzzles in this bag! Register weekly for a new WITS Workout bag full of brain teasers, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, brain food, and more! Then, pick up the answers in next week's bag. Funding provided by AgeOptions. Register in advance to guarantee availability Call 708-447-0869 or email: reference@northriversidelibrary.org with more questions
Find out more »Stretching and Meditation
Join our Stretching and Meditation class by phone on the first and third Mondays at 6;30 p.m. Simply call in, put your phone on speaker, and let our instructor take you through meditative breathing and movements. Please have a sturdy chair and space for movement. Dial (800) 747-5150 when it’s time, and enter 1453322 as the access code. It’s that simple! Funding provided by AgeOptions.
Find out more »Book Club Telephone Talk
Call in and discuss books with us! To join, call 1-800-747-5150 at the meeting time of 6:45 p.m. and enter access code 1453322. The e-books and audiobooks are available in Hoopla and Libby. You may also pick up the books at the circulation desk. Our upcoming books are: June 8: Sula by Toni Morrison. July 13: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen. Aug. 10: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway.
Find out more »Museum of Bad Art
Join us for our Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) on Zoom. "Art too bad to be ignored." June 9: MOBA 101 June 23: Living in Tough Times July 7: Dopplehangers July 14: A Visit to the MOBA Zoo
Find out more »Crafternoons: DIY Crayon Candles
Don't limit it by geography! Invite your friends, family, grandparents and grandchilden to participate on Zoom as we show you how to make fun and easy crafts. Register in advance to receive craft supplies for pickup. Funding provided by AgeOptions.
Find out more »Jackbox Game – Quiplash 3
Create a response to a random question and let people choose which answer is the best!
Find out more »Wits Workout Grab & Go Bag (6/14-6/19)
Wits Workout Grab & Go Bags! This bag is for week: 6/14-6/19 Register weekly for a new WITS Workout bag full of brain teasers, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, brain food, and more! Then, pick up the answers in next week's bag. Funding provided by AgeOptions. Register in advance to guarantee availability Call 708-447-0869 or email: reference@northriversidelibrary.org with more questions
Find out more »Writer’s Group
Join our writing group for writers of every level on the third Thursday of the month on Zoom! Come get ideas and encouragement from your fellow writers.
Find out more »Drive-Thru Pet Parade
Kick off Summer Reading by driving through our parking lot with your pet or stuffed animal. Yes, even with your pet rock or chia pet! Get a free goodie bag; notes from local animal partners; a photo op; and an extra raffle ticket just by attending! While supplies last.
Find out more »Wits Workout Grab & Go Bag (6/21-6/26)
Wits Workout Grab & Go Bags! This bag is for week: 6/21-6/26 Register weekly for a new WITS Workout bag full of brain teasers, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, brain food, and more! Then, pick up the answers in next week's bag. Funding provided by AgeOptions. Register in advance to guarantee availability Call 708-447-0869 or email: reference@northriversidelibrary.org with more questions
Find out more »“The Long Shadow” Free Movie Streaming
Recognize Juneteenth by viewing our 7-day streaming pass the Director Frances Causey's movie, The Long Shadow. This film captures the disturbing story of the enduring human cost of prejudice and ignorance in the US that continues to cast a long shadow over our national identity and values and ultimately, our celebrated democracy. There is no registration necessary to view. You get free access just by being an #NRPL patron. But please, tell us your thoughts about the movie afterwards. You can view…
Find out more »Stretching and Meditation
Join our Stretching and Meditation class by phone on the first and third Mondays at 6;30 p.m. Simply call in, put your phone on speaker, and let our instructor take you through meditative breathing and movements. Please have a sturdy chair and space for movement. Dial (800) 747-5150 when it’s time, and enter 1453322 as the access code. It’s that simple! Funding provided by AgeOptions.
Find out more »Museum of Bad Art
Join us for our Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) on Zoom. "Art too bad to be ignored." June 23: Living in Tough Times July 7: Dopplehangers July 14: A Visit to the MOBA Zoo
Find out more »“The Long Shadow” Zoom Q&A with Director Frances Causey
Register to join the Zoom Q&A with the director of The Long Shadow, Director Frances Causey! Registration is limited, so please sign up now! Please note: Do not register through NRPL's website for this event. All registrations for the Live Q&A should directly go through this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucu2rqDwjH9KvNsOmIAKgvAkOcfYSb6nd If you have any questions or for help registering, please call us at 708-447-0869 or email us: reference@northriversidelibrary.org To see more info about our showing of The Long Shadow, visit their website: http://thelongshadowfilm.com/illinois-libraries …
Find out more »Spice Club
Come sample the flavors of the world at your own pace with library staff and fellow foodies. With a rotating mix of recipes spanning the globe and a week to cook each dish before meeting to discuss, Spice Club is the perfect club for any cooking skill level. Please note: with advanced registration, NRPL staff provides free dry ingredients.
Find out more »Wits Workout Grab & Go Bag (6/28-7/2)
Wits Workout Grab & Go Bags! This bag is for week: 6/28-7/2 (We are closed 7/3 and 7/4 for the holiday) Register weekly for a new WITS Workout bag full of brain teasers, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, brain food, and more! Then, pick up the answers in next week's bag. Funding provided by AgeOptions. Register in advance to guarantee availability Call 708-447-0869 or email: reference@northriversidelibrary.org with more questions
Find out more »Gamercize
Join us on the 4th Monday of the month as we play games to stay active. And you can win prizes! The games will be held outside, location TBD, weather permitting. Let the games begin!
Find out more »July 2021
Parking Lot Bingo! 3:00 – 4:00
Join us for lots of fun in our parking lot for Bingo (including a special Loteria session)! Sign up for 1 of 4 sessions.
Find out more »Parking Lot Bingo! 4:30 – 5:30 (Loteria)
Join us for lots of fun in our parking lot for Bingo (including a special Loteria session)! Sign up for 1 of 4 sessions.
Find out more »Parking Lot Bingo! 6:00 – 7:00
Join us for lots of fun in our parking lot for Bingo (including a special Loteria session)! Sign up for 1 of 4 sessions.
Find out more »Parking Lot Bingo! 7:30 – 8:30
Join us for lots of fun in our parking lot for Bingo (including a special Loteria session)! Sign up for 1 of 4 sessions.
Find out more »Wits Workout Grab & Go Bag (7/5-7/10)
Wits Workout Grab & Go Bags! This bag is for week: 7/5-7/10 Register weekly for a new WITS Workout bag full of brain teasers, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, brain food, and more! Then, pick up the answers in next week's bag. Funding provided by AgeOptions. Register in advance to guarantee availability Call 708-447-0869 or email: reference@northriversidelibrary.org with more questions
Find out more »Stretching and Meditation
Join our Stretching and Meditation class by phone on the first and third Mondays at 6;30 p.m. Simply call in, put your phone on speaker, and let our instructor take you through meditative breathing and movements. Please have a sturdy chair and space for movement. Dial (800) 747-5150 when it’s time, and enter 1453322 as the access code. It’s that simple! Funding provided by AgeOptions.
Find out more »Museum of Bad Art
Join us for our Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) on Zoom. "Art too bad to be ignored." July 7: Dopplehangers July 14: A Visit to the MOBA Zoo
Find out more »Birdwatching Walking Tour
Join us as we take a walking field trip to learn the ins and outs of "birding!" Binoculars will be provided. Masks are required. Special thanks to the Museum of Natural History.
Find out more »Crafternoons: Dump Pour Vase & Canvas
Don't limit it by geography! Invite your friends, family, grandparents and grandchilden to participate as we show you how to make fun and easy crafts. Register in advance to receive craft supplies for pickup. This craft will be held outside at the library. Funding provided by AgeOptions.
Find out more »Wits Workout Grab & Go Bags (7/12-7/17)
Wits Workout Grab & Go Bags! This bag is for week: 7/12-7/17 Register weekly for a new WITS Workout bag full of brain teasers, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, brain food, and more! Then, pick up the answers in next week's bag. Funding provided by AgeOptions. Register in advance to guarantee availability Call 708-447-0869 or email: reference@northriversidelibrary.org with more questions
Find out more »Book Club Telephone Talk
Call in and discuss books with us! To join, call 1-800-747-5150 at the meeting time of 6:45 p.m. and enter access code 1453322. The e-books and audiobooks are available in Hoopla and Libby. You may also pick up the books at the circulation desk. Our upcoming books are: July 13: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen. Aug. 10: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway.
Find out more »Museum of Bad Art
Join us for our Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) on Zoom. "Art too bad to be ignored." July 14: A Visit to the MOBA Zoo
Find out more »Writer’s Group
Join our writing group for writers of every level on the third Thursday of the month on Zoom! Come get ideas and encouragement from your fellow writers.
Find out more »Wits Workout Grab & Go Bags! (7/19-7/24)
Wits Workout Grab & Go Bags! This bag is for week: 7/19-7/24 Register weekly for a new WITS Workout bag full of brain teasers, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, brain food, and more! Then, pick up the answers in next week's bag. Funding provided by AgeOptions. Register in advance to guarantee availability Call 708-447-0869 or email: reference@northriversidelibrary.org with more questions
Find out more »Stretching and Meditation
Join our Stretching and Meditation class by phone on the first and third Mondays at 6;30 p.m. Simply call in, put your phone on speaker, and let our instructor take you through meditative breathing and movements. Please have a sturdy chair and space for movement. Dial (800) 747-5150 when it’s time, and enter 1453322 as the access code. It’s that simple! Funding provided by AgeOptions.
Find out more »Therapeutic Canine Massage
Pets need R&R too, but their options in a human world are "ruff" at best. That's where YOU come in! Join canine masseuse JoAnne in this Zoom workshop exploring the physical and psychological benefits of canine massage.
Find out more »Club de Lectura en Español
¡Se parte del Club de la Lectura en Español! Nos reunimos una vez al mes y conversamos en relación al libro, compartiendo anécdotas, pensamientos e ideas. El libro del mes los puedes encontrar en las plataformas digitales ya sea de Hoopla o Libby o puedes pasar a recoger un libro en la biblioteca. El libro: 23 de julio – Tras las huellas de su padre, Daniel Steele Regístrese para la URL de la reunión de Zoom. https://www.northriversidelibrary.org/events/ Si tiene algunas…
Find out more »Spice Club
Come sample the flavors of the world at your own pace with library staff and fellow foodies. With a rotating mix of recipes spanning the globe and a week to cook each dish before meeting to discuss, Spice Club is the perfect club for any cooking skill level. Please note: with advanced registration, NRPL staff provides free dry ingredients.
Find out more »Wits Workout Grab & Go Bag! (7/26-7/31)
Wits Workout Grab & Go Bags! This bag is for week: 7/26-7/31 Register weekly for a new WITS Workout bag full of brain teasers, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, brain food, and more! Then, pick up the answers in next week's bag. Funding provided by AgeOptions. Register in advance to guarantee availability Call 708-447-0869 or email: reference@northriversidelibrary.org with more questions
Find out more »Gamercize
Join us on the 4th Monday of the month as we play games to stay active. And you can win prizes! The games will be held outside, location TBD, weather permitting. Let the games begin!
Find out more »Practicing Henna
Henna has been used as an organic dye and body adornment for centuries. This workshop will cover the historical and cultural histories of this unique plant-derived dye, as well as teach participants basic outlines, simple designs, and more techniques using our own hands! Please note: registration is required to secure henna workshops supplies. Space is limited, so please register today!
Find out more »August 2021
Wits Workout Grab & Go Bags! (8/2-8/7)
Wits Workout Grab & Go Bags! This bag is for week: 8/2-8/7---- Our final week! Register weekly for a new WITS Workout bag full of brain teasers, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, brain food, and more! Then, pick up the answers in next week's bag. Funding provided by AgeOptions. Register in advance to guarantee availability Call 708-447-0869 or email: reference@northriversidelibrary.org with more questions
Find out more »Stretching and Meditation
Join our Stretching and Meditation class by phone on the first and third Mondays at 6;30 p.m. Simply call in, put your phone on speaker, and let our instructor take you through meditative breathing and movements. Please have a sturdy chair and space for movement. Dial (800) 747-5150 when it’s time, and enter 1453322 as the access code. It’s that simple! Funding provided by AgeOptions.
Find out more »Smoky the War Dog
Come hear the story of Smoky the WWII Dog, decorated war hero and world's first official therapy dog. Smoky traveled half the world with her WWII veteran owner and brought joy to thousands of sick and injured. The program will be held in the library parking lot.
Find out more »Book Club Telephone Talk
Call in and discuss books with us! To join, call 1-800-747-5150 at the meeting time of 6:45 p.m. and enter access code 1453322. The e-books and audiobooks are available in Hoopla and Libby. You may also pick up the books at the circulation desk. Our upcoming books are: Aug. 10: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway.
Find out more »Storm Chasing 101
Have you ever wondered how scientists study storms without getting swept up in all the hot (and cold) air? Sign up for this zoom lesson on storm chasing to find out!
Find out more »Crafternoons: Custom House Signs
Don't limit it by geography! Invite your friends, family, grandparents and grandchilden to participate on Zoom as we show you how to make fun and easy crafts. Register in advance to receive craft supplies for pickup. Funding provided by AgeOptions.
Find out more »Stretching and Meditation
Join our Stretching and Meditation class by phone on the first and third Mondays at 6;30 p.m. Simply call in, put your phone on speaker, and let our instructor take you through meditative breathing and movements. Please have a sturdy chair and space for movement. Dial (800) 747-5150 when it’s time, and enter 1453322 as the access code. It’s that simple! Funding provided by AgeOptions.
Find out more »Writer’s Group
Join our writing group for writers of every level on the third Thursday of the month on Zoom! Come get ideas and encouragement from your fellow writers.
Find out more »Gamercize
Join us on the 4th Monday of the month as we play games to stay active. And you can win prizes! The games will be held outside, location TBD, weather permitting. Let the games begin!
Find out more »The Space Race
In the 1960s, the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. were locked in a race to send humans to the Moon. How did it all begin? How did the Soviet's try to beat the American's? And, what happened to the Soviet effort after Americans walked on the moon in 1969? Let's relive the Space Race via Zoom!
Find out more »Club de Lectura en Español
¡Se parte del Club de la Lectura en Español! Nos reunimos una vez al mes y conversamos en relación al libro, compartiendo anécdotas, pensamientos e ideas. El libro del mes los puedes encontrar en las plataformas digitales ya sea de Hoopla o Libby o puedes pasar a recoger un libro en la biblioteca. El libro: 25 de agosto – Mujeres de alma mía, Isabel Allende Regístrese para la URL de la reunión de Zoom. https://www.northriversidelibrary.org/events/ Si tiene algunas sugerencias…
Find out more »Spice Club
Come sample the flavors of the world at your own pace with library staff and fellow foodies. With a rotating mix of recipes spanning the globe and a week to cook each dish before meeting to discuss, Spice Club is the perfect club for any cooking skill level. Please note: with advanced registration, NRPL staff provides free dry ingredients.
Find out more »December 2021
Library Closure
The North Riverside Public Library District's Library Board of Trustees have designated the following dates as annual Library closures. Please check out our digital resources to download new books, movies, music and much more while we are closed. New Year’s Day (January 1) Memorial Day (last Monday in May) Independence Day (July 4) Labor Day (first Monday in September) Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November) Christmas Eve (December 24) Christmas (December 25) New Year’s Eve (December 31)
Find out more »December 2022
Library Closure
The North Riverside Public Library District's Library Board of Trustees have designated the following dates as annual Library closures. Please check out our digital resources to download new books, movies, music and much more while we are closed. New Year’s Day (January 1) Memorial Day (last Monday in May) Independence Day (July 4) Labor Day (first Monday in September) Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November) Christmas Eve (December 24) Christmas (December 25) New Year’s Eve (December 31)
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