Lego Free Build
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., North Riverside Public Library
Lego Club is back this Wednesday for a free build session. Do you hate being told what to do? Better yet, do you hate being told what to *build*? No problem! The North Riverside Public Library has your back. Kids of all ages are welcome to Lego Club where they can build whatever their hearts desire. They can build a robot planning to take over the play area or they can build a big skyscraper: the sky’s the limit … literally. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is necessary, just drop in and get building. 2400 S. Desplaines Ave.
Love the Library: Card Making
Friday, Feb. 9, 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library
Valentine’s Day is steadily approaching! Join the library for a special Valentine’s Day crafting event with Youth Services. Create homemade Valentine’s Day cards dedicated to books and libraries with materials we provide. Take them home or leave them with us to be displayed for the holiday. There is no need to make an appointment or call ahead: Walk-ins are always welcome. Get into the spirit of love month and visit the library Friday. 3541 Park Ave.
RBHS Solo and Ensemble Festival
Saturday, Feb. 10, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Riverside Brookfield High School
Calling all music lovers: Saturday is the Solo and Ensemble Festival at Riverside Brookfield High School. Come out and support the local, young musicians as they perform their masterpieces. 160 Ridgewood Rd.
Miniature Stocking Hat Bling
Monday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library
Stop what you’re doing and read on if you’d like to participate in a fun, creative craft to decompress you from life’s stresses! The Library’s Maker Studio is putting on a miniature stocking hat bling craft for everyone to enjoy. Participants will learn how to make the mini stocking hats with yarn. It’s all up to you: you can either register to attend session 1 at 6 p.m. or session 2 at 7:30 p.m. All supplies are provided by the library. Registration for all classes and events can be completed at www.lsfbrookfieldlibrary.org, by phone at 708-485-6917 or in person at the library! However, walk-ins are welcome. 3541 Park Ave.
Investing Basics
Monday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m., Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library
Do you want to invest but you don’t know how? Brookfield’s own financial advisor and Chamber of Commerce member, Jessica O’Neal, will review the fundamentals of investing next Monday for those itching to know. O’Neal will be discussing core strategies that even the largest institutional investors rely on to help them navigate the choppy waters of investing. Don’t miss this opportunity! 3541 Park Ave.
SAVE THE DATE: A Taste of Ireland Comes to Brookfield
Friday, March 1, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. , Pub 78
Anna Gillan of Riverside and Liz Berg of Lyons are bringing a taste of Ireland to Brookfield! Gillan and Berg have formed a very successful duo, Galway Gals, that specializes in Irish music. The duo name is a play on the Steve Earle song called, “Galway Girl.” They will be joined by Greg Campbell and Lucas Gillan to comprise their larger band, Galway Group, and will be bringing their show. The duo will also be appearing on WGN TV News for an in-studio performance and interview March 6 during the 11 a.m. hour to promote their performance schedule. I will be covering this event again during the week of March 1st to remind you, but get a jump start and put it in your calendars now! 3733 Grand Blvd.
