Whimsical Wednesday
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., North Riverside Public Library
Waltz on down to Whimsical Wednesday at the library! Kids are invited to join in a fun storytime with other little ones of the neighborhood while coloring and listening. Little ones under the age of five must be accompanied by an adult. Don’t be silly, come by the library and feel whimsy! Register online at https://www.nrpl.info/event/whimsical-wednesdays-4-2024-11-20/. 2400 S. Desplaines Ave.
Cozy Family Reading Night
Thursday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m., LSF Brookfield Library
Time to get cozy! Bring a blanket, pillows, and stuffed animals to enjoy a cozy night of crafts and reading together with family. This event is part of Illinois’ Family Reading Night, an annual statewide event held the third Thursday of November. This event encourages families to spend quality time reading together: how thoughtful is that? Register on www.lsfbrookflied.org, by calling 708-485-6917, or in person. 3541 Park Ave.
Merry Mocktails!
Thursday, Nov. 21, 7 – 8:30 p.m, Riverside Library
Make Mocktails to feel merry and bright! Learn how to make simple syrups and extractions to craft myriad herb flavored and scented alcohol-free mocktails. We will rethink party punch with herb ingredients, make our own bitters, create flavors with herbed simple syrup, stir up a faux Gin, and blend alcohol-free martinis, fizzes, and sours while discussing the history of herbs in alcoholic beverages. The presenter of Merry Mocktails is Marcia Lautanen-Raleigh, a gardener, teacher, and owner of Backyard Patch Herbs. Register online ASAP before spots run out at https://riversidelibrary.libcal.com/event/11493853. 1 Burling Road
Silent Reading Night with Babysitting
Friday, Nov. 22, 6:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., LSF Brookfield Library
Need a break? Stop by the Library after-hours for a night of reading in quiet camaraderie. Child supervision will be provided for children ages 6 and older in Meeting Room 1. Kids will enjoy popcorn and watch a movie while adults read and relax upstairs with tea and cookies by the library’s fireplace. Snuggle up with a good book where the only noise you can hear is the crackling fireplace. Ahh… sounds like heaven. As always, register on www.lsfbrookflied.org, by calling 708-485-6917, or in person. 3541 Park Ave
Turkey Shoot
Sunday, Nov. 24, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mater Christi, Menarik Hall
Holy Name Society will be holding their annual Turkey Shoot this Sunday in Menarik Hall on the Mater Christi Campus in North Riverside. Fifty turkeys will be raffled. Pumpkin pie, houska, rye bread, kolacky, panettone, hams, prasky and salami. Groceries, did we say groceries? Hundreds of items to satisfy all your Thanksgiving and Christmas needs. Pull tabs and split the pot with cash prizes and much more. Children’s fun fair to entertain the young. Football on multi-TVs. Refreshment to rival any tailgate. For more information, call 708-602-1927. 2400 S. 10th Ave., North Riverside
Holiday Trivia Night
Monday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m., LSF Brookfield Library
Do you think you have what it takes to win a game of trivia? Teams of up to five people are encouraged to attend this holiday-themed trivia night at the library and compete for prizes. As a helpful tip, grab five people who have knowledge and interests in different categories. For example, if your brother has a lot of sports knowledge but your mom knows a lot of history then grab them both! Walk-ins are welcome to join a team upon arrival. May the best trivia team win! 3541 Park Ave.
