White Oak Library District: Crest Hill Branch

Hope you saved all those amazing Dinosaur Cards that you earned this summer!!
Here is your chance to show your skills and compete with other Summer Reading Challenge finishers!&nbsp;
We'll have music, competition, and snacks!&nbsp;
**Please remember to bring your own deck to play!

Local Event: Unearth a Story: Dino Card Party!

Will County

Joliet

Illinois

Unearth a Story: Dino Card Party!

Hope you saved all those amazing Dinosaur Cards that you earned this summer!!
Here is your chance to show your skills and...

Take a fresh look at one of the most iconic teen films of the 1980s: The Breakfast Club (1985).&nbsp;
In the first part of this talk, you'll take a virtual stroll around the former suburban Chicago high school where the movie was filmed. Though we can’t step inside, photos and stories of the building’s exterior reveal how its architecture reflects the pressures and confinement experienced by five very different teenagers stuck in Saturday detention.
The second half of this hour-long talk shifts to music, focusing on Simple Minds’ anthem "Don’t You (Forget About Me)." Here, we’ll uncover behind-the-scenes stories, explore the song’s ties to MTV, and discuss how it became a lasting metaphor for victory and self-discovery.&nbsp;
Blending film history, music, and Chicago landmarks, this program invites film lovers, community groups, and anyone nostalgic for the 1980s to discover how The Breakfast Club continues to define a generation of moviegoers.

Local Event: The Breakfast Club: Chicago, Music, and a Generation Defined with Kelli Marshall

The Breakfast Club: Chicago, Music, and a...

Take a fresh look at one of the most iconic teen films of the 1980s: The Breakfast Club (1985). 
In the first part of this...

The Breakfast Club: Chicago, Music, and a Generation Defined with Kelli Marshall

Cake is more than dessert; it’s a reflection of who we are and how we celebrate. The Frosted Republic traces Illinois’ surprising role in shaping America’s sweet traditions—from Wilton’s early classrooms in Roseland, to Duncan Hines’ Chicago food guides, to Sara Lee’s Downers Grove bakery that made celebration accessible to every freezer aisle. Together, these stories reveal how Illinois became a quiet engine of cultural joy, teaching the nation to express love, resilience, and creativity through buttercream, boxed mixes, and pound cakes.llinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Illinois General Assembly [through the Illinois Arts Council], as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations.

Local Event: The Frosted Republic: How Illinois Taught America to Celebrate in Cake

The Frosted Republic: How Illinois Taught...

Cake is more than dessert; it’s a reflection of who we are and how we celebrate. The Frosted Republic traces Illinois’...

The Frosted Republic: How Illinois Taught America to Celebrate in Cake

White Oak Library District - Crest Hill Branch

John Ferak

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Shorewood

Andrea Earnest

Homer Glen-Lockport

Lauren Traut

New Lenox

Channahon-Minooka

Emily Rosca

Plainfield

Romeoville

Manhattan

Bolingbrook

Mokena

Cook County

Lemont

Thursday and Friday 7-30, 7-318AM to 5PM Fishing, tools, Dresser, Household, Loads of Misc, Pool Ladder, Models

Local Event: Garage Sale

Garage Sale

Thursday and Friday 7-30, 7-318AM to 5PM Fishing, tools, Dresser, Household, Loads of Misc, Pool Ladder, Models

Hope United Methodist Church

It's Our Annual Free Clothing Giveaway!&nbsp; Helping Our Community!

Local Event: Free Clothing Giveaway!

Free Clothing Giveaway!

It's Our Annual Free Clothing Giveaway!  Helping Our Community!

Alsip Home & Nursery

Hydrangea &amp;&nbsp;Hibiscus Festival Saturday, August 1st - Frankfort, IL &amp; St. John, IN Locations --- 4th Annual! Spend the day surrounded by colorful blooms, discover expert gardening tips, enjoy family-friendly activities, and take advantage of special savings on two of summer's favorite flowering plants.
All Day Sale --- Save on our most popular Hydrangea &amp; Hibiscus varieties!
Hydrangea &amp;&nbsp;Hibiscus Seminar FREE! 10:00am Repeated at 12:00pm --- Understand the proper care for these landscape beauties
Blooming BINGO! FREE! 11:00am &amp; 1:00pm --- Play to win plants! Two sessions, three rounds per session!
Face Painter &amp;&nbsp;Balloon Artist FREE! 10:00am-1:00pm --- Kids can enjoy free face painting and fun balloon creations while you shop the festival.
Bubble Play &amp;&nbsp;Chalk Zone FREE! 10:00am-1:00pm --- Let little ones create colorful sidewalk masterpieces and enjoy plenty of bubble-filled fun.
Spin the Wheel of Deals FREE! Available All Day --- Find your free spin on the Alsip App! Spin the Wheel for a chance to win special discounts, prizes, and exclusive festival deals!
Cold Treats Available 10:00am-1:00pm --- Cool off with frozen treats while supplies last.
Make It a Summer Tradition! --- Bring the family, learn something new, enjoy fun activities, and find the perfect Hydrangeas and Hibiscus to brighten your landscape. We can't wait to celebrate another beautiful season with you at Alsip Home &amp; Nursery!

Local Event: Alsip Nursery's Hydrangea & Hibiscus Festival

Frankfort

Alsip Nursery's Hydrangea & Hibiscus Festival

Hydrangea & Hibiscus Festival Saturday, August 1st - Frankfort, IL & St. John, IN Locations --- 4th Annual! Spend the day...

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