Engraved Aluminum Pet Tags

Gemstone Jewelry Making - Craft Workshop

Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

This mandatory in-person orientation provides an introduction to the Studio equipment, software, and policies. Patrons must complete this orientation before booking appointments in The Studio.

Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Join jewelry artist Sherri Ewing to create custom jewelry using genuine gemstones on stretch cord, beading wire, or memory wire. Supplies included. Limit 20.

This event is full

Adult & Tot Yoga with Twisted Tree Yoga - Ages 3-5 with caregiver

Tue, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Media Lab

This mandatory in-person orientation provides an introduction to the Media Lab equipment, software, and policies. Patrons may book time in the lab for projects after completing this orientation.

Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Registration required. We ask that you only attend 1 program today, so either Adult & Tot Yoga or Move & Groove, not both. Thank you for understanding.

This event is full

Move & Groove with Twisted Tree Yoga - Ages 2-5 with caregiver

Wed, Jun 24, 10:45am - 11:15am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Ticket required. Space is limited. Tickets available at 10:15 at the Children's Services desk. We ask that you only attend 1 program today, so either Adult & Tot Yoga or Move & Groove, not both.

KILL THE BEAST by Serra Swift - Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Discussion

Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Join Sun and Moon instructor Joan McGee for this gentle yoga class. Stretch, breathe, and meditate your way to renewed energy. No experience necessary!

Wed, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room

The night Lyssa's brother was murdered by a faerie-made monster known as the Beast, she made a promise: she would find a way to destroy the immortal creature and avenge his death.

Developmental Speech Language Playgroup - with Assential Therapies | Ages 18 mos-3 yrs with caregiver

Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 10:15am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Ticket required. This developmental playgroup uses playtime to promote language development and social skills in a supportive setting.

VIGIL by George Saunders - Fiction Book Discussion - In Person

Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room

Once again, Doll finds herself plummeting toward earth to land in the ornate driveway of the soul she must usher to the afterlife.

T(w)een Preschool - Entering Grades 6-12

Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

This mandatory in-person orientation provides an introduction to the Studio equipment, software, and policies. Patrons must complete this orientation before booking appointments in The Studio.

Iris Folded Cards

Thu, Jun 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Make a greeting card with a “bee”utiful design.

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Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Revisit the fun, carefree activities from your early childhood - think imaginative play and toys. Get ready for a dose of nostalgia and fun... we might even bring out the parachute.

Engraved Leather Baseball - Laser Cutter 201 (Intermediate)

Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Make a special gift for a baseball lover! Using the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter, learn how to engrave a leather baseball!

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Learn to Play Mahjong

Thu, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Xinming Guo will go over fundamental rules, simple strategies, and hands-on practice for the traditional version of this classic game. Mahjong cards will be provided.

This event is full

Converting 8mm and Super 8 Home Videos to Digital

Thu, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Media Lab

Learn the steps to digitize your 8mm and Super 8 film. Limit 3 people per session. Open to Park Ridge Library cardholders only.

EGYPT'S TOMBS OF AMUN - Friday Morning Coffee Club

Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:30am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Discover a long-lost cemetery not far from King Tut's tomb that shines a light on an often-overlooked Egyptian kingdom. Limit 40. In person only.

Engraved Leather Baseball - Laser Cutter 201 (Intermediate)

Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Make a special gift for a baseball lover! Using the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter, learn how to engrave a leather baseball!

This event is full

Junior RPG - Entering Grades 3-5

Fri, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 5:15pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Registration required. This intro to role-playing games is perfect for young adventurers looking to take off on their first quests!

This event is full

Family Storytime & Craft - Families

Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Park Ridge Public Library - Media Lab

This mandatory in-person orientation provides an introduction to the Media Lab equipment, software, and policies. Patrons may book time in the lab for projects after completing this orientation.

Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:15am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Saturdays are family days! Spend your morning together at the Library as we share stories and songs followed by a craft project.

Mon, Jun 29, 9:30am - 10:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Ticket required. Snuggle, bounce, and bond with your little one in this lap sit program for babies. Circle time is followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys and time to socialize.

Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Ticket required. Snuggle, bounce, and bond with your little one in this lap sit program for babies. Circle time is followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys and time to socialize.

Busy Bees Story and Playtime - Ages 1-3 with caregiver

Tue, Jun 30, 9:30am - 9:55am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Fun stories, lively rhymes and plenty of silliness, this storytime is perfect for 2 & 3 year olds who have aged out of Busy Bees!

Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Read, sing, and play at this story and play time for toddlers! A shortened version of our traditional storytime will be followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys.

Dino Excavation Lab - Entering Grades 6-12

Tue, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Put on your paleontologist hat and get to work excavating and identifying dinosaur ‘fossils’! We’ll have the tools you need to uncover them and start your paleontology journey.

Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

This mandatory in-person orientation provides an introduction to the Studio equipment, software, and policies. Patrons must complete this orientation before booking appointments in The Studio.

Library Pub Quiz

Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Offsite Location

Do you have a head full of useless facts? Show them off by joining us for Library Pub Quiz. Have a laugh, learn something new, and catch up with your library friends.

This event is full

Tue, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Media Lab

This mandatory in-person orientation provides an introduction to the Media Lab equipment, software, and policies. Patrons may book time in the lab for projects after completing this orientation.

Pre-K Storytime - Ages 3-5 with caregiver

Wed, Jul 01, 9:30am - 9:55am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Fun stories, lively rhymes and plenty of silliness, this storytime is perfect for 2 & 3 year olds who have aged out of Busy Bees!

Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Join us for stories in all shapes and sizes that are sure to engage and entertain your preschoolers.

Genealogy 101

Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room

Are you interested in exploring your family tree but don't know where to start? Join us for tips on where to begin and explore the library's digital genealogy resources. Limit 10.

Busy Bees Story and Playtime - Ages 1-3 with caregiver

Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Join Sun and Moon instructor Joan McGee for this gentle yoga class. Stretch, breathe, and meditate your way to renewed energy. No experience necessary!

Thu, Jul 02, 9:30am - 10:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Read, sing, and play at this story and play time for toddlers! A shortened version of our traditional storytime will be followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys.

Red, White, & Blue Tie-Dye - Entering Grades 2-5

Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Twist, tie, and dye! Join us at the Library for a colorful tie-dye adventure!

Stitch Night

Thu, Jul 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Calling all knitters, crocheters, quilters, cross-stitchers, needlepointers and fiber artists of all levels! Join us for an evening of free crafting advice and lively conversation.

Archiving Your Photos, Slides and Negatives

Thu, Jul 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Media Lab

Take those boxes of old photos, slides, and negatives and digitize them. Limit 3 people per session. Open to Park Ridge Library cardholders only.

Merry Music Makers with Miss Megan - Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver

Fri, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Ticket required. Join us for a family music class for children 0-5 years with a parent/caregiver. It will include singing, dancing, and instrument play with the guidance of a talented music teacher.

Merry Music Makers with Miss Megan - Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver

Fri, Jul 03, 10:45am - 11:15am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Ticket required. Join us for a family music class for children 0-5 years with a parent/caregiver. It will include singing, dancing, and instrument play with the guidance of a talented music teacher.

Library Closed

Sat, Jul 04, All day

Park Ridge Public Library

The Library is closed today.

Sensory-Friendly Hour - Families

Sun, Jul 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Children's Department

Drop in. We open an hour early on the first Sunday of each month for an adapted, accessible, and sensory-friendly Library experience designed to support our neurodivergent friends and their families.

Teen Take and Create: Hibiscus Flower - Entering Grades 6-12

Mon, Jul 06, All day

Park Ridge Public Library - Teen Loft

Stop by the Loft to pick up a bag of supplies, then take your kit home, or work on it in the Library! Some at-home supplies may be needed and are available to borrow if crafting in the Loft.

Mon, Jul 06, 9:30am - 10:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Ticket required. Snuggle, bounce, and bond with your little one in this lap sit program for babies. Circle time is followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys and time to socialize.

LEGOpalooza - Entering Grades K and up

Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Ticket required. Snuggle, bounce, and bond with your little one in this lap sit program for babies. Circle time is followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys and time to socialize.

Mon, Jul 06, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Show off your creativity and engineering skills with some free-form brick building fun! We'll provide the LEGO bricks, the rest is up to you.

Busy Bees Story and Playtime - Ages 1-3 with caregiver

Tue, Jul 07, 9:30am - 9:55am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Fun stories, lively rhymes and plenty of silliness, this storytime is perfect for 2 & 3 year olds who have aged out of Busy Bees!

Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Read, sing, and play at this story and play time for toddlers! A shortened version of our traditional storytime will be followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys.

Sublimation Jigsaw Puzzle

Tue, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Decorate a jigsaw puzzle with preprinted sublimation papers and a heat press.

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T(w)een Craft: Clay Pot Suncatcher - Entering Grades 6-12

Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Feeling crafty? Join us to make your own clay pot suncatcher that will be perfect to reflect the summer rays!

Moments That Made America: Turning Points in 250 Years

Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

This mandatory in-person orientation provides an introduction to the Studio equipment, software, and policies. Patrons must complete this orientation before booking appointments in The Studio.

Tue, Jul 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room,Zoom Webinar

Historian Valerie Gugala will highlight pivotal events, both celebrated and overlooked, that shaped the course of American history and continue to influence the America we know today.

Tue, Jul 07, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Media Lab

This mandatory in-person orientation provides an introduction to the Media Lab equipment, software, and policies. Patrons may book time in the lab for projects after completing this orientation.

Pre-K Storytime - Ages 3-5 with caregiver

Wed, Jul 08, 9:30am - 9:55am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Fun stories, lively rhymes and plenty of silliness, this storytime is perfect for 2 & 3 year olds who have aged out of Busy Bees!

Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Join us for stories in all shapes and sizes that are sure to engage and entertain your preschoolers.

Busy Bees Story and Playtime - Ages 1-3 with caregiver

Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Join Sun and Moon instructor Joan McGee for this gentle yoga class. Stretch, breathe, and meditate your way to renewed energy. No experience necessary!

Thu, Jul 09, 9:30am - 10:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Read, sing, and play at this story and play time for toddlers! A shortened version of our traditional storytime will be followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys.

Bilingual Storytime: Polish, Dwujęzyczne opowieści - Ages 2 and up with caregiver

Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

This mandatory in-person orientation provides an introduction to the Studio equipment, software, and policies. Patrons must complete this orientation before booking appointments in The Studio.

Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:20am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Zapraszamy na dwujęzyczne spotkanie z opowieściami, piosenkami i zabawami. Stories, songs and activities will be presented both in Polish and English during this bilingual storytime!

T(w)een Tasters: Thailand - Entering Grades 6-12

Fri, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Taste and rate snacks from Thailand, selected by Universal Yums! Make sure you share any dietary restrictions or information when you register.

Friends of the Library Pop-Up Summer Book Sale

Sat, Jul 11, 9:30am - 2:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library

FOL Annual Pop-Up Summer Book Sale held outside the front entrance of the Library during the Taste of Park Ridge

RPG & Board Game Club - Entering Grades 6-12

Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Park Ridge Public Library - Media Lab

This mandatory in-person orientation provides an introduction to the Media Lab equipment, software, and policies. Patrons may book time in the lab for projects after completing this orientation.

Sun, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 4:45pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Teen gamers, unite! Join an RPG adventure or explore various exciting tabletop games with other passionate players (no experience required).

Registration opens Sunday, July 5 2026 at 1:00pm

SCORE Small Business Mentoring - by phone or virtually

Mon, Jul 13, All day

Park Ridge Public Library

Take advantage of free, confidential business mentoring sessions by phone or virtually.

Dementia Caregivers Support Group

Mon, Jul 13, 9:30am - 10:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Ticket required. Snuggle, bounce, and bond with your little one in this lap sit program for babies. Circle time is followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys and time to socialize.

Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 11:30am

Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room

Join the Center of Concern at the Library for a safe place to learn, exchange strategies, and meet other caregivers coping with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Light refreshments will be served.

T(w)een Advisory Board Meet-Up - Entering Grades 7-12

Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Ticket required. Snuggle, bounce, and bond with your little one in this lap sit program for babies. Circle time is followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys and time to socialize.

Mon, Jul 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room

Ready to make your voice heard and have fun this summer? The T[w]een Advisory Board is your chance to brainstorm cool ideas and help shape the future of your community.

Registration opens Monday, June 22 2026 at 3:30pm

Busy Bees Story and Playtime - Ages 1-3 with caregiver

Tue, Jul 14, 9:30am - 9:55am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Fun stories, lively rhymes and plenty of silliness, this storytime is perfect for 2 & 3 year olds who have aged out of Busy Bees!

Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Read, sing, and play at this story and play time for toddlers! A shortened version of our traditional storytime will be followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys.

They Fought Too: Black Revolutionaries

Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Zoom Webinar

Laura Keyes of Historic Voices celebrates the often forgotten, but no less important, Black men and women who fought, died, spied, wrote, argued, sailed, and labored for the American Revolution.

Sublimation Jigsaw Puzzle

Tue, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Decorate a jigsaw puzzle with preprinted sublimation papers and a heat press.

Library Board - Nominating Committee Mtg. - First Floor Meeting Room

Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

This mandatory in-person orientation provides an introduction to the Studio equipment, software, and policies. Patrons must complete this orientation before booking appointments in The Studio.

Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - No Location

Library Board Nominating Committee Meeting

LUCKY by Jane Smiley - Fiction Book Discussion - Virtual

Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - No Location

Jodie’s life as a musician is a story of chance and grit and the glitter of real talent, a colorful portrait of her journey in search of herself.

Library Board of Trustees - Committee of the Whole Meeting

Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Library Board of Trustees - Committee of the Whole Monthly Meeting

Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Media Lab

This mandatory in-person orientation provides an introduction to the Media Lab equipment, software, and policies. Patrons may book time in the lab for projects after completing this orientation.

State Representative Justin Cochran's Office Hours

Wed, Jul 15, 9:30am - 9:55am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Fun stories, lively rhymes and plenty of silliness, this storytime is perfect for 2 & 3 year olds who have aged out of Busy Bees!

Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Reader Services Department

Drop in to speak with State Representative Justin Cochran's office.

Pre-K Storytime - Ages 3-5 with caregiver

Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Join us for stories in all shapes and sizes that are sure to engage and entertain your preschoolers.

Android Smartphone Basics

Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room

Learn the basics of using an Android smartphone (Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and others), such as screen navigation, essential functions, applications, and more. Must bring your own Android device.

Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Join Sun and Moon instructor Joan McGee for this gentle yoga class. Stretch, breathe, and meditate your way to renewed energy. No experience necessary!

Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 6:40pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Registration required. Reserve a space to read to a sweet dog from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy; a perfect opportunity for young readers to practice reading skills in a judgement free environment.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 6:30pm

THE EIGHTS by Joanna Miller - Fiction Book Discussion

Wed, Jul 15, 6:45pm - 7:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Registration required. Reserve a space to read to a sweet dog from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy; a perfect opportunity for young readers to practice reading skills in a judgement free environment.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 6:45pm

Wed, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room

The story of the unlikely friendship of four women in the first female class at Oxford, their unshakeable bond in the face of male contempt, and their coming of age in a world forever changed by war.

Wed, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Registration required. Reserve a space to read to a sweet dog from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy; a perfect opportunity for young readers to practice reading skills in a judgement free environment.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 7:00pm

Busy Bees Story and Playtime - Ages 1-3 with caregiver

Wed, Jul 15, 7:15pm - 7:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Registration required. Reserve a space to read to a sweet dog from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy; a perfect opportunity for young readers to practice reading skills in a judgement free environment.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 7:15pm

Thu, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Read, sing, and play at this story and play time for toddlers! A shortened version of our traditional storytime will be followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys.

T(w)een World Cup - Entering Grades 6-12

Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

This mandatory in-person orientation provides an introduction to the Studio equipment, software, and policies. Patrons must complete this orientation before booking appointments in The Studio.

Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Join us to keep the World Cup excitement building to the final match! Make your own table-top soccer game, try your hand at some trivia, and celebrate all things World Cup.

Registration opens Thursday, June 25 2026 at 3:00pm

Jim Green, Guitar - Concert

Thu, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Guitar virtuoso Jim Green returns to play his original compositions using his distinctive fingerstyle technique.

Converting Home Videos to Digital

Thu, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Media Lab

Learn the steps to convert your old VHS home videos to DVD. Limit 3 people per session. Open to Park Ridge Library cardholders only.

THE QUEEN AT WAR - Friday Morning Coffee Club

Fri, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:30am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

The story of young Queen Elizabeth’s experiences during WWII and how the longest-reigning monarch in British history was shaped by the war. Limit 40. In person only.

Giant Dino Games - Families

Fri, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:30am

Park Ridge Public Library - Library Lawn

Celebrate the mid-point of Summer Reading - stop by the Library, check in your reading so far, and play some games on the Lawn.

Engraved Aluminum Pet Tags - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jul 18, 9:30am - 10:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Learn how to engrave an aluminum pet tag for your furry friend or for yourself in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter! Limit of 1 person per class.

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Engraved Aluminum Pet Tags - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Park Ridge Public Library - Media Lab

This mandatory in-person orientation provides an introduction to the Media Lab equipment, software, and policies. Patrons may book time in the lab for projects after completing this orientation.

Sat, Jul 18, 10:15am - 10:45am

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Learn how to engrave an aluminum pet tag for your furry friend or for yourself in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter! Limit of 1 person per class.

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Engraved Aluminum Pet Tags - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Learn how to engrave an aluminum pet tag for your furry friend or for yourself in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter! Limit of 1 person per class.

This event is full

Engraved Aluminum Pet Tags - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jul 18, 11:45am - 12:15pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Learn how to engrave an aluminum pet tag for your furry friend or for yourself in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter! Limit of 1 person per class.

Engraved Aluminum Pet Tags - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Learn how to engrave an aluminum pet tag for your furry friend or for yourself in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter! Limit of 1 person per class.

This event is full

Engraved Aluminum Pet Tags - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jul 18, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Learn how to engrave an aluminum pet tag for your furry friend or for yourself in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter! Limit of 1 person per class.

Engraved Aluminum Pet Tags - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Learn how to engrave an aluminum pet tag for your furry friend or for yourself in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter! Limit of 1 person per class.

Engraved Aluminum Pet Tags - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jul 18, 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Learn how to engrave an aluminum pet tag for your furry friend or for yourself in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter! Limit of 1 person per class.

Engraved Aluminum Pet Tags - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Learn how to engrave an aluminum pet tag for your furry friend or for yourself in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter! Limit of 1 person per class.

Mon, Jul 20, 9:30am - 10:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Ticket required. Snuggle, bounce, and bond with your little one in this lap sit program for babies. Circle time is followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys and time to socialize.

Slime Party - Entering Grades 4-7

Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Ticket required. Snuggle, bounce, and bond with your little one in this lap sit program for babies. Circle time is followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys and time to socialize.

Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Roll up your sleeves and prepare to get gooey. Join us for hands-on crafting with colorful and messy materials to make your own slime.

Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 2:00pm

Page Pals

Mon, Jul 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room

Adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities are invited to read and socialize in this book club led by Kelly Mayer.

Basic Digital Photo Editing

Mon, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Media Lab

Learn common digital file formats for pics, cropping, and basic color correcting. Limit 3 people per session. Open to Park Ridge Library cardholders only.

Registration opens Monday, June 22 2026 at 7:00pm

Busy Bees Story and Playtime - Ages 1-3 with caregiver

Tue, Jul 21, 9:30am - 9:55am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Fun stories, lively rhymes and plenty of silliness, this storytime is perfect for 2 & 3 year olds who have aged out of Busy Bees!

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Read, sing, and play at this story and play time for toddlers! A shortened version of our traditional storytime will be followed by time to play with age-appropriate toys.

THE HOUSEMAID (R, 131 min.) - Feature Film

Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 3:10pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

A young live-in maid discovers disturbing secrets at her place of employment. Starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.

T(w)eens in the Studio: Dinosaur Terrarium - Entering Grades 6-12

Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Join us and get crafty in the Library's makerspace!

Registration opens Tuesday, July 14 2026 at 3:00pm

THE HOUSEMAID (R, 131 min.) - Feature Film

Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

This mandatory in-person orientation provides an introduction to the Studio equipment, software, and policies. Patrons must complete this orientation before booking appointments in The Studio.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 23 2026 at 6:00pm

Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 8:40pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

A young live-in maid discovers disturbing secrets at her place of employment. Starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting (@ City Hall)

Tue, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Offsite Location

This meeting takes place in City Council Chambers at City Hall (505 S Butler Pl, Park Ridge, IL 60068)