Friday Night Concert Series
Friday, June 14, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Kiwanis Park
Kiwanis Park’s Concert Series is back on Fridays now until August 23. The first concert will be put on by the Neverly Brothers, a Rock n’ Roll trio from Chicago. Gather up your friends and family, bring your coolers, blankets, and chairs to the park to relax and listen to some live music! This can and will be the perfect start to your weekend! Tune in during the upcoming weeks to find out who will be next in line to play. 8820 Brookfield Ave.
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Riverside Public Library
If you are sick of all your puzzles and need something new, the puzzle swap is perfect. Bring one (or more) new or gently used jigsaw puzzle to the library and take a different one (or more) puzzle home. All puzzles must be 300+ pieces, complete, and in the original box. 2400 S. Desplaines Ave.
Manic Mondays
Monday, June 17, 3 – 4 p.m. LSF Brookfield Library
Monday is approaching so you know what that means: just another Manic Monday! And no, unfortunately, I’m not talking about the song by The Bangles. However, this event puts an outrageous twist on our favorite board games, so it is a hectic start to your week, in a good way. 3541 Park Ave.
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Friday, June 14, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. LSF Brookfield Library
“Should I stay or should I go now?” Do you have to face the possibility of sending yourself or a loved one to a senior living facility? Do you have a lot of questions about what it could mean or what your next steps are? Attend the library on Friday to learn about all the pros and cons of aging in a house or making the transition to a senior living community. The health of your loved ones or you is important- make the moves necessary to guarantee your top safety. Register for this event along with others at the Brookfield Library online, by phone at 708-485-6917 or in person. www.lsfbrookfieldlibrary.org
Cactus Pin Cushion
Monday, June 17, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., North Riverside Public Library
Calling all sewists, tailors, and seamstresses: the North Riverside Library has the perfect event for you! This month’s sewing kit is a cactus pin cushion! I know all of you may already have a pin cushion, but I bet none of you have a pin cushion in the shape of a cactus! Now, how cute is that?! Come by the library and pick up your bag of supplies. This craft is also beginner-friendly for those who would like to begin their journey into sewing. Registration is required so make sure to visit the library’s website. 2400 S. Desplaines Ave.