Baby Beats & Books

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

Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, 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.

Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - No 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, May 26, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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.

Book Discussion: ISOLA by Allegra Goodman - Director's Choice

Wed, May 27, 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!

Macrame Coaster

Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Get ready to add an extra special touch to your table with a fun DIY macrame coaster. Limit 4 people per class.

This event is full

Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room

Based on a true story, a young heiress abandoned on an island in 16th-century New France must battle nature, isolation, and despair to survive.

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

Thu, May 28, 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.

Book Discussion: AFTER ANNIE by Anna Quindlen - Fiction - In Person

Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room

When Annie dies suddenly, her husband, her four young children and her closest friend are left to struggle without the woman who centered their lives.

Rags to Rhinestones: The Musical Life of Dolly Parton - Concert

Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Join Marianne Orland and Girls Like Us to celebrate the life, music, and stories of country music icon Dolly Parton.

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Converting 8mm and Super 8 Home Videos to Digital

Thu, May 28, 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.

Natural Soap-Making - Craft Workshop

Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Join Soapy Roads of Lombard for a people- and planet-friendly soap-making workshop. Craft your very own organic-base goats milk soap and custom blend natural color & fragrance to your liking!

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RPG & Board Game Club - Grades 6-12

Sat, May 30, 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, May 31, 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).

Teen Take and Create: Dinosaur Eggs - Entering Grades 6-12

Mon, Jun 01, 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, Jun 01, 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 01, 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 02, 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 02, 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.

Tue, Jun 02, 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 02, 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 03, 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, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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, Jun 04, 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.

Archiving Your Photos, Slides and Negatives

Thu, Jun 04, 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 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

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

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Stitch Night

Thu, Jun 04, 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.

Thu, Jun 04, 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, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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.

LiTTLE LUNAS - Families

Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:45am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Ticket required. Get ready for the Luna Blues Machine! Join us for an interactive, high-energy bilingual concert! Tickets available at the Children's Services desk Saturday, May 23.

Drop-in Help Desk

Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room

Volunteers from Maine South’s Key Club will be available for tech questions related to smartphones and tablets ONLY. Questions related to Library downloadables are also welcome.

Sensory-Friendly Hour - Families

Sat, Jun 06, 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, Jun 07, 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.

SCORE Small Business Mentoring - by phone or virtually

Mon, Jun 08, All day

Park Ridge Public Library

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

Dementia Caregivers Support Group

Mon, Jun 08, 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 08, 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.

Mon, Jun 08, 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 09, 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 09, 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.

Beading for Beginners - Craft Workshop

Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Jewelry artist Sherri Ewing will lead a workshop to help you design a beautiful bracelet and earring set with stretch cord and beads. Limit 20. All supplies included.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 9:00am

Iris Folded Cards

Tue, Jun 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

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

VIGIL by George Saunders - Fiction Book Discussion - Virtual

Tue, Jun 09, 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 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - No Location

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

Library Board of Trustees - Committee of the Whole Meeting

Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Library Board of Trustees - Committee of the Whole Monthly Meeting

Tue, Jun 09, 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 10, 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, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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!

Park Ridge Writers Group

Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Do you want to write? Do you need a creative jumpstart to finish a piece? Join the Library’s writing group for positive critique and support from other writers.

Thu, Jun 11, 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.

Dino Painting - Entering Grades 1 - 3

Thu, Jun 11, 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.

Brain Boosters

Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Keep your brain sharp and reconnect with your neighbors in this interactive, collaborative program of brain puzzles and discussion starters. Limit 30.

Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Registration required. ROAR! Come paint a dinosaur with us!

Registration opens Thursday, May 28 2026 at 3:30pm

Converting Home Videos to Digital

Thu, Jun 11, 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.

Inside the Obama Presidential Center

Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - No Location

Dr. Kenvi Phillips, Director of the Obama Library, will discuss the Library’s collections as well as the new building’s architecture and many community purposes.

THE GREATEST SENTENCE EVER WRITTEN by Walter Isaacson - Nonfiction Book Discussion

Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room

A deep dive into the creation of one of history's most powerful sentences - in the Declaration of Independence.

Bilingual Storytime: Spanish, Hora de cuentos bilingüe - Ages 2 and up with caregiver

Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:20am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Disfrute de un espacio de cuentos bilingüe con canciones, cuentos y otras actividades. Stories, songs and activities will be presented in Spanish and English during this bilingual storytime!

T(w)een Cookie Decorating - Entering Grades 6-12

Fri, Jun 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Join Chef Kelly Dull as she teaches the ins and outs of cookie decorating! Participants will learn basic decorating skills and techniques, which they will then be able to apply on their own cookies.

World Wide Knit in Public day

Sat, Jun 13, 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 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Offsite Location

Join the fiber artists of Stitch Night in the Reading Garden as they knit along with the rest of the world! Bring your own crafting supplies. All levels welcome.

Bright Star Theatre: Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show - Families

Sat, Jun 13, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Ticket required. Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! This action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans.

RPG & Board Game Club - Entering Grades 6-12

Sun, Jun 14, 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, June 7 2026 at 1:00pm

Mon, Jun 15, 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.

K-Pop Demon Hunters Fan Party - Entering Grades K - 2

Mon, Jun 15, 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, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Registration required. Come craft, sing, and play with activities inspired by your favorite demon-hunting idols!

Registration opens Monday, May 25 2026 at 2:00pm

Page Pals

Mon, Jun 15, 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.

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

Tue, Jun 16, 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 16, 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.

RENTAL FAMILY (PG-13, 110 min.) - Feature Film

Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 2:40pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

An American actor living in Tokyo is hired by a Japanese “rental family” agency. Starring Brendan Fraser.

RENTAL FAMILY (PG-13, 110 min.) - Feature Film

Tue, Jun 16, 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 16, 6:30pm - 8:10pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

An American actor living in Tokyo is hired by a Japanese “rental family” agency. Starring Brendan Fraser.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting (@ City Hall)

Tue, Jun 16, 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)

Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Reader Services Department

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

Wed, Jun 17, 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.

iPhone Basics

Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room

Learn the basics of using your iPhone, such as screen navigation, essential functions, applications, and more. Must bring your own iPad or iPhone. Limit of 10

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

Wed, Jun 17, 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!

Iris Folded Cards

Wed, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

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

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Wed, Jun 17, 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 Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 3:30pm

Wed, Jun 17, 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, June 10 2026 at 6:30pm

ATMOSPHERE by Taylor Jenkins Reid - Fiction Book Discussion

Wed, Jun 17, 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, June 10 2026 at 6:45pm

Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room

Joan burns to be one of the few people to go to space and is selected from a pool of thousands of applicants in the summer of 1980 and begins training at Houston’s Johnson Space Center.

Wed, Jun 17, 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, June 10 2026 at 7:00pm

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

Wed, Jun 17, 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, June 10 2026 at 7:15pm

Thu, Jun 18, 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.

Kindness Rocks - Entering Grades 3 & up

Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Drop in. Come paint kindness rocks while listening to fun music! Create a cheerful rock to keep or share.

Engraved Leather Baseball - Laser Cutter 201 (Intermediate)

Thu, Jun 18, 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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Managing Your Diabetes at Home

Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Join the Park Ridge Community Health Commission and medical experts from Lutheran General to learn how best to manage your diabetes at home.

Digitizing Audio Cassettes and Records

Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Media Lab

Learn how to convert your old audio cassette recordings and records to MP3 or CD using the TEAC machine. Limit 3 people per session. Open to Park Ridge Library cardholders only.

Library Closed

Fri, Jun 19, All day

Park Ridge Public Library

The Library is closed today.

Engraved Whiskey Glass - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jun 20, 9:30am - 10:00am

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Cheers to the start of summer! Learn how to laser engrave a whiskey glass in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter. Limit of 1 person per class.

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Engraved Whiskey Glass - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jun 20, 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 20, 10:15am - 10:45am

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Cheers to the start of summer! Learn how to laser engrave a whiskey glass in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter. Limit of 1 person per class.

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Engraved Whiskey Glass - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Cheers to the start of summer! Learn how to laser engrave a whiskey glass in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter. Limit of 1 person per class.

This event is full

Engraved Whiskey Glass - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jun 20, 11:45am - 12:15pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Cheers to the start of summer! Learn how to laser engrave a whiskey glass in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter. Limit of 1 person per class.

Engraved Whiskey Glass - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Cheers to the start of summer! Learn how to laser engrave a whiskey glass in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter. Limit of 1 person per class.

This event is full

Engraved Whiskey Glass - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jun 20, 1:45pm - 2:15pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Cheers to the start of summer! Learn how to laser engrave a whiskey glass in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter. Limit of 1 person per class.

Engraved Whiskey Glass - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Cheers to the start of summer! Learn how to laser engrave a whiskey glass in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter. Limit of 1 person per class.

Engraved Whiskey Glass - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jun 20, 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Cheers to the start of summer! Learn how to laser engrave a whiskey glass in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter. Limit of 1 person per class.

Engraved Whiskey Glass - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)

Sat, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio

Cheers to the start of summer! Learn how to laser engrave a whiskey glass in this introductory class to the Library’s Epilog Laser Cutter. Limit of 1 person per class.

SCORE Small Business Mentoring - by phone or virtually

Mon, Jun 22, All day

Park Ridge Public Library

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

Baby Beats & Books - Ages 0-14 months with caregiver

Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Ticket required. Babies and their caregivers are invited to clap, bounce, and sing along at this special storytime.

World Cup Kickoff - Entering Grades 3- 5

Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Registration required. Join us for fun and activities inspired by the World Cup.

Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 2:00pm

Basic Digital Photo Editing

Mon, Jun 22, 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, May 25 2026 at 7:00pm

Cowgirl Storytime - Families with kids ages 2-6

Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Ticket required. Yodel-ay-hee-hoo! Saddle up for a rootin', tootin' good time at a special storytime featuring everyone's favorite yodeling cowgirl!

T(w)eens in the Studio: Moon and Stars Decoration - Entering Grades 6-12

Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Park Ridge Public Library - Teen Loft

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

Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 3:00pm

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, May 26 2026 at 6:00pm

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.

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