Name: Read & Create: Lady Liberty's Holiday
Start: 2026-07-21T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Thomas Ford Memorial Library

Thomas Ford Memorial Library

Preschool-1st Grade: Come listen to a reading of Jen Arena’s book Lady Liberty’s Holiday. Afterwards, we will make a patriotic craft to take home.

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Read & Create: Lady Liberty's Holiday

Preschool-1st Grade: Come listen to a reading of Jen Arena’s book Lady Liberty’s Holiday. Afterwards, we will make a patriotic...

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Children: Come to the Youth Services Department to pick up a bag with a craft inside! Crafts are left over from previous programs and are available while supplies last. Which craft will you take home?

Local Event: Mystery Craft Kits

Mystery Craft Kits

Children: Come to the Youth Services Department to pick up a bag with a craft inside! Crafts are left over from previous...

Join Lindsey Daehnke, Founder and Lead Instructor at Strictly Self Defense, as she teaches simple self-defense techniques and personal safety strategies for seniors. Lindsey will discuss effective strikes and escapes, how to create a personal safety plan, and common safety myths. Attendees must sign an electronic waiver to participate.
NOTE: You must register with a valid email address in order to receive the electronic waiver. If you do not receive your registration email, please check your SPAM folder or reach out to the library at <a href="mailto:info@fordlibrary.org">info@fordlibrary.org</a> to have the link resent.
Lindsey Daehnke is the Founder of Strictly Self Defense and offers Trauma Informed Self Defense Workshops throughout Chicagoland. &nbsp;She has been training in the martial arts for more than 26 years. She is a Third Degree Blackbelt in Tang Soo Do and a First Degree Blackbelt in Hapkido. Additionally, Lindsey is trained as a Medical Advocate for Survivors of Sexual Assault. To learn more about Strictly Self Defense, please visit <a href="https://linktr.ee/strictlyselfdefense" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/strictlyselfdefense</a>.&nbsp;

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Join Lindsey Daehnke, Founder and Lead Instructor at Strictly Self Defense, as she teaches simple self-defense techniques and...

Join Lindsey Daehnke, Founder and Lead Instructor at Strictly Self Defense, as she teaches simple self-defense techniques and personal safety strategies for seniors. Lindsey will discuss effective strikes and escapes, how to create a personal safety plan, and common safety myths. Attendees must sign an electronic waiver to participate.
NOTE: You must register with a valid email address in order to receive the electronic waiver. If you do not receive your registration email, please check your SPAM folder or reach out to the library at <a href="mailto:info@fordlibrary.org">info@fordlibrary.org</a> to have the link resent.
Lindsey Daehnke is the Founder of Strictly Self Defense and offers Trauma Informed Self Defense Workshops throughout Chicagoland. &nbsp;She has been training in the martial arts for more than 26 years. She is a Third Degree Blackbelt in Tang Soo Do and a First Degree Blackbelt in Hapkido. Additionally, Lindsey is trained as a Medical Advocate for Survivors of Sexual Assault.
To learn more about Strictly Self Defense, please visit <a href="https://linktr.ee/strictlyselfdefense" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/strictlyselfdefense</a>.&nbsp;

Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family. With help from audience volunteers, we’ll conduct exciting experiments about the changing states of matter, pressure, and more–while raising a shovel to scientists who work with dirt! If you didn’t already love science, you’ll really “dig it” after seeing Science Heroes in action! This program&nbsp;is made possible by our Summer Reading signature sponsor, the Thomas Ford Library Foundation.

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Virtual Program via Thomas Ford Memorial Library

This is a virtual class led by Kristyn Slick. A recording will be emailed to all registrants after the program. Even if you are unable to attend the live event, please register if you would like to receive the recording.&nbsp;
Celebrate summer with a laid-back, flavor-packed shrimp boil featuring bold spices, tender shrimp, and classic accompaniments. We’ll also talk about variations, make-ahead tips, and how to turn this meal into an easy tradition.

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St. Spyridon Greek Festival! OPA!!

St. Spyridon Greek Festival! OPA!
12307 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463Festival times
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; July 11,&nbsp; Saturday: 1pm-10pm
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; July 12,&nbsp; Sunday: 12pm-10pm
Authentic Greek Cuisine, and Homemade Greek Pastries!
Souvlaki, Greek Chicken, Gyros, Spanakopita, Tyropita, Greek Fries and more.
Pastries: Baklava, Diples, Kourambiedes, Melomakarona, Koulouria, Kataifi and much more.
Best of all "Loukoumades" is a dough fried in oil and dipped in a honey/sugar syrup sprinkled with cinnamon.
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Greek Music &amp; Dancing by DJ Nikita!
Greek Dance Troupe Performances each night at 7:30P.M.
Admission: Adults $2.00 Children under 12 Free·&nbsp;
Free Parking and Shuttle from;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shuttle Sat/Sun 3PM-11PM.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Marist SportsPlex: 12221 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St Mary Orthodox church: 6330 W 127th St, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Description of items on our website: <a href="https://www.Saint-Spyridn.net" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Saint-Spyridn.net</a>

Local Event: 12307 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463

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12307 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463

St. Spyridon Greek Festival! OPA!
12307 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463Festival times
·        July 11,  Saturday:...

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