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Registration opens:
July 10th, 2026

Explore Dinosaurs!

Ages 2 - 5 with caregiver
2026-07-31 10:30:00 2026-07-31 11:15:00 America/Chicago Explore Dinosaurs! Registration required. Little paleontologists will enjoy stories, art, and fun activities all about dinosaurs. Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Friday, July 31
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-31 10:30:00 2026-07-31 11:15:00 America/Chicago Explore Dinosaurs! Registration required. Little paleontologists will enjoy stories, art, and fun activities all about dinosaurs. Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Park Ridge Public Library

First Floor Meeting Room

Registration required. Little paleontologists will enjoy stories, art, and fun activities all about dinosaurs.

Registration opens 3 weeks before the program. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes & Early Learning | Games & Activities | Arts & Crafts |

Park Ridge Public Library
librarydirector@parkridgelibrary.org
Phone: 847-825-3123
Library Director
Joanna Bertucci
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Closed

We're closed Saturday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sun, Jul 05 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the Library

The Park Ridge Public Library is located at the center of Park Ridge's Uptown neighborhood. It is home to a vast collection of physical materials, study rooms, a makerspace, and two public meeting rooms.

Upcoming Events

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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.
Hello, Baby! - Ages 0-14 months with caregiver
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.
Hello, Baby! - Ages 0-14 months with caregiver
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.
LEGOpalooza - Entering Grades K and up
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.
2s & 3s Storytime - Ages 2-3 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!
Busy Bees Story and Playtime - Ages 1-3 with caregiver
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.
This event is full
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!
This event is full
The Studio: Orientation
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.
Moments That Made America: Turning Points in 250 Years
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.
Media Lab: Orientation
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.
2s & 3s Storytime - Ages 2-3 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!
Pre-K Storytime - Ages 3-5 with caregiver
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.
Chair Yoga
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!
Busy Bees Story and Playtime - Ages 1-3 with caregiver
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.
Cancelled
The Studio: Orientation
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Park Ridge Public Library
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.
Bilingual Storytime: Polish, Dwujęzyczne opowieści - Ages 2 and up with caregiver
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
Cancelled
Media Lab: Orientation
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Park Ridge Public Library
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.
RPG & Board Game Club - Entering Grades 6-12
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.
Hello, Baby! - Ages 0-14 months with caregiver
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.
Dementia Caregivers Support Group
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.
Hello, Baby! - Ages 0-14 months with caregiver
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.
T(w)een Advisory Board Meet-Up - Entering Grades 7-12
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.
2s & 3s Storytime - Ages 2-3 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!
Busy Bees Story and Playtime - Ages 1-3 with caregiver
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.
This event is full
Library Board - Nominating Committee Mtg. - First Floor Meeting Room
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
Media Lab: Orientation
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.
2s & 3s Storytime - Ages 2-3 with caregiver
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!
State Representative Justin Cochran's Office Hours
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.
Chair Yoga
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!
Read to the Dogs - Entering Grades 1-5
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
Read to the Dogs - Entering Grades 1-5
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
THE EIGHTS by Joanna Miller - Fiction Book Discussion
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.
Read to the Dogs - Entering Grades 1-5
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
Read to the Dogs - Entering Grades 1-5
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
Busy Bees Story and Playtime - Ages 1-3 with caregiver
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.
The Studio: Orientation
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.
T(w)een World Cup - Entering Grades 6-12
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.
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
Media Lab: Orientation
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.
Engraved Aluminum Pet Tags - Laser Cutter 101 (Beginner)
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
Hello, Baby! - Ages 0-14 months with caregiver
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.
Hello, Baby! - Ages 0-14 months with caregiver
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.
Slime Party - Entering Grades 4-7
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.
This event is full
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.
2s & 3s Storytime - Ages 2-3 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!
Busy Bees Story and Playtime - Ages 1-3 with caregiver
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, 6:30pm - 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)
Media Lab: Orientation
Tue, Jul 21, 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.
2s & 3s Storytime - Ages 2-3 with caregiver
Wed, Jul 22, 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!
Pre-K Storytime - Ages 3-5 with caregiver
Wed, Jul 22, 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.
Chair Yoga
Wed, Jul 22, 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!
THE LIGHTHOUSE AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD by J.R. Dawson - Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Discussion
Wed, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room
In a Chicago waystation for the dead, the ferryman’s daughter faces a night of chaos.
Busy Bees Story and Playtime - Ages 1-3 with caregiver
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
The Studio: Orientation
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
Supported Storytime & Craft with Little Steps - Ages 3-6 with caregiver (siblings welcome)
Thu, Jul 23, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Ticket required. Hosted by Little Steps Pediatric Therapy, this program targets age-appropriate fine motor and communication skills.
Sublimation Jigsaw Puzzle
Thu, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio
Decorate a jigsaw puzzle with preprinted sublimation papers and a heat press.
T(w)een Painting Party: Highland Cow - Entering Grades 6-12
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Unleash your inner artist at this follow-along painting class! We’ll guide you step-by-step as you create a highland cow.
Engraved Metal Water Bottle - Laser Cutter 201 (Intermediate)
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio
Keep hydrated this summer! Learn how to use the laser cutter’s rotary attachment to engrave a painted aluminum water bottle!
This event is full
Cello Conversations - Concert
Thu, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Cellists Lilianna Wosko and Patrycja Likos-Nadybal will perform duets across musical genres, from classical to jazz to pop. Part of the Friends of the Library concert series.
Digitizing Audio Cassettes and Records
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
Drop-in & Watch: Bluey - Families
Fri, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Drop in. Come by and catch an episode of Bluey...or stick around for 2, 3, or more!
Engraved Metal Water Bottle - Laser Cutter 201 (Intermediate)
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio
Keep hydrated this summer! Learn how to use the laser cutter’s rotary attachment to engrave a painted aluminum water bottle!
This event is full
Junior RPG - Entering Grades 3-5
Fri, Jul 24, 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!
Registration opens Friday, July 17 2026 at 3:30pm
Media Lab: Orientation
Sat, Jul 25, 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.
SCORE Small Business Mentoring - by phone or virtually
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Park Ridge Public Library
Take advantage of free, confidential business mentoring sessions by phone or virtually.
Bubbles & Bounce - Ages 0-14 months with caregiver
Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Ticket required. Bouncing songs, gentle movement, and bubbles make this playful program perfect for babies and their caregivers!
Jurassic Jam: A Dino Party! - Entering Grades K-3
Mon, Jul 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Registration required. Travel back in time with dinosaur themed fun and activities.
Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 4:00pm
Dinosaur Storytime - Ages 2-5 with caregiver
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Drop in. Join us for a special dino-themed storytime.
Library Pub Quiz
Tue, Jul 28, 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
TOTAL GARBAGE by Edward Humes - Green Reads Book Discussion
Tue, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room
An investigation into the waste embedded in our daily lives—and shows how individuals and communities are making a real difference for health, prosperity and quality of life.
Media Lab: Orientation
Tue, Jul 28, 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.
Adult & Tot Yoga with Twisted Tree Yoga - Ages 3-5 with caregiver
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 10:00am
Move & Groove with Twisted Tree Yoga - Ages 2-5 with caregiver
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Chair Yoga
Wed, Jul 29, 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!
Open Craft Night: T(w)een Edition - Entering Grades 6-12
Wed, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Grab your preferred craft and your friends and come to the library to enjoy a night of crafting, chatting, and snacks. Drop-In
Sublimation Jigsaw Puzzle
Wed, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Park Ridge Public Library
Decorate a jigsaw puzzle with preprinted sublimation papers and a heat press.
HEARTWOOD by Amity Gaige - Director's Choice Book Discussion
Wed, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room
A search and rescue team must race against time when an experienced hiker disappears along the Appalachian Trail in Maine.
Developmental Speech Language Playgroup - with Assential Therapies | Ages 18 mos-3 yrs with caregiver
Thu, Jul 30, 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.
LUCKY by Jane Smiley - Fiction Book Discussion - In Person
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Park Ridge Public Library - Third Floor Meeting Room
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.
The Studio: Orientation
Thu, Jul 30, 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.
Start Your Rockin' Collection - Entering Grades K and up
Thu, Jul 30, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Registration required. Learn rock collecting basics from the experts at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art.
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 1:30pm
The Fossil Lady: Dinosaurs, Evolution, & Extinction - Entering Grades K and up
Thu, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Registration required. Join our friends from the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art to learn about Mary Anning, the trailblazing fossil hunter.
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 3:00pm
Engraved Metal Water Bottle - Laser Cutter 201 (Intermediate)
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Park Ridge Public Library - The Studio
Keep hydrated this summer! Learn how to use the laser cutter’s rotary attachment to engrave a painted aluminum water bottle!
Benjamin Franklin: Designing a New Nation
Thu, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Living history performer Terry Lynch visits as Benjamin Franklin, whose diplomatic skills and ability to think innovatively were crucial for the daunting task of creating a new nation.
Converting 8mm and Super 8 Home Videos to Digital
Thu, Jul 30, 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.
Explore: Dinosaurs! - Ages 2-5 with caregiver
Fri, Jul 31, 9:30am - 10:15am
Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Registration required. Little paleontologists will enjoy stories, art, and fun activities all about dinosaurs.
Registration opens Friday, July 10 2026 at 9:30am
Explore Dinosaurs! - Ages 2 - 5 with caregiver
Fri, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Park Ridge Public Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Registration required. Little paleontologists will enjoy stories, art, and fun activities all about dinosaurs.
Registration opens Friday, July 10 2026 at 10:30am
Drop-in Help Desk
Sat, Aug 01, 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.
Media Lab: Orientation
Sat, Aug 01, 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.
Family Storytime & Craft - Families
Sat, Aug 01, 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.
Sensory-Friendly Hour - Families
Sun, Aug 02, 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: Pufferfish - Entering Grades 6-12
Mon, Aug 03, 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.
Hello, Baby! - Ages 0-14 months with caregiver
Mon, Aug 03, 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.
Hello, Baby! - Ages 0-14 months with caregiver
Mon, Aug 03, 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.
LEGOpalooza - Entering Grades K and up
Mon, Aug 03, 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.
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