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Family Literacy Day

Date
from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tags Family
An educational event designed to help develop your children's socio-emotional, literacy, and reading skills.July's program will feature Claire (they/she), the founder of Luna Luz Wellness, an initiative that weaves together three ancient healing practices to support humans today: mindful engagement with the earth through beginner-friendly gardening and outdoor mindfulness, body and breath exercises, and community sharing circles. They use the four elements as a framework for these practices, designed to remind us of our inherent connection to the natural world.For our environmental literacy day, Claire will talk about the importance of connecting to and caring for the Earth. They will also talk about the role of pollinators in our ecosystem and how they support us. Activities include a mindfulness moment and creating bee hotels that families can hang in their gardens/ outdoor areas, in addition to DIY tea bags.​This is a kid and family-friendly program!Register for July's program here.

Beginning Crochet

Date
from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Tags Adults, Arts & Crafts
Explore the wonderful world of crochet! This beginner class will focus on tips and techniques to start crochet projects. We will learn chaining (ch) and single crochet (sc). Project will be a miniature hat and crochet scrunchie. Limited to 10 students. Register here.

Lil' Bookworms Storytime

Date
from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Tags Kids
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and participate in fun activities! Ages 0-5

Senior Social Club: Fashion

Date
from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location Bellwood Public Library
Tags Adults, Community & Society
Registration required (3 spots available)
We invite you to join us for Senior Social Club! Snacks and games included. Tuesday, May 26 at 1:30 pmTopic: Disco Era Tuesday, June 30 at 1:30 pmTopic: Movies of the late 1970's Tuesday, July 28 at 1:30 pmTopic: Woodstock Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 1:30 pmTopic: Fashion You must register for each event individually.

Take or Leaf it?

Date
from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Tags Teens
Join us for a Bi-Weekly “Would You Rather?” Book Poll Battle! Visit the Chill Spot to read the featured “Would You Rather?” prompt. Cast your vote and see how your choice compares to those of other teens. This is a great way to spark fun debates with friends all summer long! To vote, simply place a sticker next to your choice. Teens who participate in the voting will have a chance to win a prize!

Open Mic

Date
from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Tags All Ages, Arts & Crafts, Community & Society, Games & Activities, Hobbies
Got a talent or skill? Want to show it off? Come to our Open Mic Night to perform, watch others, and have some snacks!

Drop-in CHAIR Yoga

Date
from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location Bellwood Public Library
Tags Adults, Health & Wellness
Join Susan Wilkens from Dancing Cranes Yoga for a relaxing session of CHAIR yoga without getting down on the floor! For ages 14+. No registration required.

Tiny Tales Storytime

Date
from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location Bellwood Public Library
Tags Kids
Join us for themed stories, songs, and activities! No signup required Ages 3-5 years (Adult must be in attendance with children under 8 yrs. old.)

Walk & Talk

Date
from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location Bellwood Public Library
Tags Adults, Health & Wellness
Join us for a walk and talk about movies, music, books, and more! Every Thursday at Noon from May 21-August 27. We will meet near the South Entrance of the library. Weather permitting. Will not walk in event of rain, storms, strong winds, lightning, thunder, over 90°F, or during other weather advisories.

Craft Like Crazy

Date
from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Tags Teens, Arts & Crafts
Chill Spot Area – Visit our craft table to create amazing masterpieces. We provide materials and ideas. You can keep the finished project or give it to a friend.