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STICKNEY-FOREST VIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT DECEMBER 2021 | Events & Updates 6800 W. 43rd Street, Stickney, IL 60402 (708) 749-1050 www.sfvpld.org |
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The Friends of the Library (FOTL) is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library as an essential institution of our society. Our volunteer members advocate, educate, & raise funds on behalf of the Library, its patrons, & the larger Stickney-Forest View community.
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Use the Self Check-Out during the month of December and enter your name into a raffle drawing to win a $30 Home Run Inn Gift Card!
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Cookie Decorating 101 with Kristyn Slick Saturday, December 4 1PM in the Community Room Please register if you wish to attend. This program is for adults ages 18 & up.
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All programs are in person unless otherwise noted. Any program with (Z) next to it, will be available on Zoom. For registration information and program details, click on the program title or call us at the adult reference at (708) 749-1050.
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The Judge's List
by John Grisham
"As an investigator for the Florida Board on Judicial Conduct, Lacy Stoltz sees plenty of corruption among the men and women elected to the bench. In The whistler, she took on a crime syndicate that was paying millions to a crooked judge. Now, in The judge's list, the crimes are even worse. The man hiding behind the black robe is not taking bribes--but he may be taking lives"
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Forgiving Paris : a novel
by Karen Kingsbury
A woman who made a life-altering mistake in Paris twenty-four years ago is given a chance at redemption even though she never forgave herself in the new novel from the best-selling author of Truly, Madly, Deeply.200,000 first printing
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ADD SOME MUSIC TO YOUR LIFE
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The Stickney-Forest View Public Library District now has two acoustic guitars available to check out. Each guitar comes with a tuner and a beginner's guide book.
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Use you Stickney-Forest View Public Library District card to access our Universal Class database. Learn at your own pace with over 500 continuing education courses in Computers, Self-Help, DIY & more!
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6:00PM-7:30PM In the North Lot Get in the holiday spirit! Enjoy festive carols from the George Washington Middle School Choir, cookies & cocoa! Santa will be there for candid photos, and the Grinch will be there too!
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SFVLD Passport to Prizes (ages 18 & under)Pick up your SFVPLD Passport to Prizes in Youth or print it here. Earn prizes for attending library programs and checking out books! Christmas Scavenger Hunt (ages 12 & under) Stop into Youth Services beginning December 1 and complete a Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win prizes! Pop Up Library (Youth & Teens) Wednesdays 3PM-4:15PM Drop into the Central Stickney Clinic, 4949 S. Long Avenue to check out books for youth & teens! LEGO Club (ages 5-12) Friday, December 3 @ 4PM (R) Family Snowman Sock Craft (ages 12 & under) Tuesday, December 7 @ 10AM (ages 6-9) Tuesday, December 7 @ 4PM Saturday, December 11 @1PM
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Monday, December 13 @ 1PM (R) Jingle Bell Christmas Tree Craft (ages 10 & under) (R) Saturday, December 18 @ 10AM Family Cookbook Club: Dips & spreads : 45 gorgeous & good-for-you recipes / Yanagihara, Dawn (Outdoor Event) Wednesday, December 22 @ 10AM Monday, December 27 @ 11AM Registration is required for all programs with an (R). You can register by clicking on the name of the program or calling (708) 749-1050x130. Registration starts 2 weeks before each event. Space is limited. If you register and cannot attend, please remember to cancel your registration so that others may attend. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook!
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Cards for the Community Workshop Saturday, December 18, 12PM-3PM In the Community Room Come join us to make handmade cards to spread holiday cheer! Cards will be collected and passed out to different community organizations. This is an all ages family event This workshop is being hosted by the Urban Adventurers 4-H Club. |
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Family Focus is a nonprofit in Illinois that provides family support services, including home visiting, doula services, parent education, and more. Contact Elizabeth Rios at Elizabeth.rios@family-focus.org or Carmen Diaz at carmen.Diaz@family-focus.org for more information or to join them.
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District 103's Parents as Teachers Wednesdays @ 10AM in the Community Room The Parents as Teachers program is an evidence-based early childhood home visiting framework that builds strong communities, thriving families and children who are healthy, safe and ready to learn. Just drop in! No registration required.
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Creepy Cafetorium : six spooky, slimy, silly short stories
by Colleen A. F. Venable
"Welcome to the Cafetorium! It's a cafeteria, a gymnasium, and possibly a portal to a world where cube-shaped mashed potatoes are plotting against the almost-definitely-robotic lunch staff. Join Liz Dawson, Declan, Remy, and the rest of Newville Elementary as they learn that when you have plans in the Cafetorium, the Cafetorium has plans for you, too!"
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When Carrot Met Cookie
by Erica S. Perl
When their other pals make fun of their friendship, Cookie and Carrot start to wonder if different food groups can ever really be friends, in this “punny” tale of acceptance and forgiveness. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Check out Tumblebooks,Tumblebooks is for youth in grades K-6, and includes unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books non-fiction book and more!
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TumbleMath, TumbleMath is a collection of math picture books accompanied by supplemental materials, such as lesson plans and quizzes!
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and Teen Book Cloud!Teen Book Cloud is an online database of eBooks and educator resources for middle schoolers and high schoolers!
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ESL Classes Morton College's Project CARE program is hosting ESL classes for adults at the Central Stickney Clinic, 4949 S. Long Avenue. Email Rebecca at or text her at (708) 554-6892 to for more information to to sign up! Clases de inglés como segunda lengua (ESL) El programa Project CARE de Morton College ofrece clases de ESL para adultos en Central Stickney Clinic 4949 S. Long Avenue Envié un correo electrónico a Rebecca al O enfiele un mensaje de texto al (708) 554-6892 para obtener más información para inscribirse
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Christmas Giving Basket St. Pius's Christmas Giving Tree Program will again look a little differen this year in order to follow the safety measures required to protect our parish community during the current pandemic. Your gifts will look a little different, however, the impact of them will be just as great! This year, we are collecting monetary and gift card donations that our families can use to purchase special items and gifts for their children and the entire family.
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Place your donation in the Christmas Basket located in the church narthex by December 5th. ( gift card ex.: Target, Walmart, Amazon, Visa) Donation envelops are available in the narthex. · Use your monthly Family Assistance envelop-mark it “Christmas Giving Basket” · Mail your donation to: St. Pius X Family Assistance Ministry, 4300 S. Oak Park, Ave., Stickney, IL 60402 · Drop your donation in the Church mail drop box outside the main doors of the church · Donate to the Family Assistance Ministry through MyEoffering:
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