As the state of Illinois remains under a stay-at-home-order due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many local organizations are turning to virtual events. Here are this week’s top picks.
Virtual: Try It Thursdays Trivia
Oak Park Public Library
April 30, 4-5 p.m.
Who will be the trivia champion? Young adults in grades 4-8 are invited to play virtual Kahoot! trivia. Join in the fun and connect with your regular Try It Thursday members. Trivia theme: Where in the World?; 30 questions total. After you register, you will receive a specific Zoom link to join the event.
Día Storytime
Franklin Park Public Library
April 30, 6 p.m.
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Visit our Facebook page to learn more about the “We Need Diverse Books” initiative and check out their lists of books that you can share with your family to celebrate Día storytime at home.
Animal Crossing Island Tour
Franklin Park Public Library
May 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Showcase your Animal Crossing New Horizon Island in our brand-new virtual gaming club. When registering, fill in your information if you’re interested in showing off your creative island design. Confirmation and details will be sent to you via email. We’ll visit your island using the game’s DODO Airlines feature and you’ll walk us through your awesome island home.
NAMI Connection Support Groups Have Gone Viral
The National Alliance on Mental Illness
May 2, 3 and 5; Saturday, 12:30-2 p.m.; Sunday, 6 -7:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, 12:30-2 p.m.
namimetsub.org/recovery-programs/nami-connection
Join by call-in or video chat. Call 708-524-2582 for more information.
Virtual Yoga Chair for Adults
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Elmwood Park Public Library
May 4, 1-2 p.m.
We are bringing chair yoga to you. Sign up with your email address, and we will send you a link to the virtual class. You can view it on a connected device or call in to hear the audio. Join Rhonda Fentry as she guides you through a one-hour session of gentle exercise. Chair yoga is done entirely in the chair or standing next to the chair, and is great for those with limited mobility. Must register by 5 p.m. on May 3.
Mother’s Day Craft
Franklin Park Public Library
May 6, 4 p.m.
All ages. Show mom how much you love her with a beautiful handmade gift. Visit our Facebook page for a link to “20 Really Special DIY Mother’s Day Cards” you can make for the big day.
School to share its Virtual Calming Room
Trinity High School, River Forest
Ongoing
Students and faculty can ease their minds listening to relaxing music, guided meditations, yoga and stretching, plus more, during studying hours, free time or just to find some serenity in the ever evolving outside world. The community is also invited to share the serenity of the Virtual Calming Room.
Free Tumblebooks eBooks and More
Clarendon Hills Public Library
Through Aug. 31
clarendonhillslibrary.org/library-news/
TumbleBooks, a world leader in online book databases, announced that it will make its family of online libraries for all ages available for free to the public until at least Aug. 31. To access these free online materials go to: Tumble Book Library, Tumble Math, Teen Book Cloud, Audio Book Cloud or Romance Book Cloud. These books do not need to be checked out. Visit the website for more information.
Virtual: Next Chapter Book Club
Hinsdale Public Library
April 30, 6-7 p.m.
hinsdale.libnet.info/event/4256088
Sign up for the Virtual: Next Chapter Book Club. Event is on Zoom.
Elmhurst-Opoly Board Game
Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Through Dec. 2020
$25 per game. Register for your own virus buster, while quantities last! Shipping out of area will be extra.
Storytime one-on-one
Indian Prairie Public Library
For birth-kindergarten. Register your kids for 15-minute session to say hi, do story time rhymes, or read a book via Zoom. Email the staff member to schedule.
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Book Buddies
Indian Prairie Public Library
For grades K-12, rereserve a one-on-one 20-minute live reading session via Zoom email: [email protected]
Art and the Life of Frida Kahlo
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
May 5, 7 p.m.
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This is a virtual event that will take place over Zoom. Those registered will receive the meeting URL in their confirmation email. Arts and crafts, presentations for teens, tweens, and adults.
To submit your group’s virtual event, email [email protected].