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This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group

Stickney Public Health District Nurses Offer FREE Blood Pressure Checks at the Prairie Trails Library

Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Movie" group

Lunes de Películas: El hijo de la novia

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

¡Ven a ver una película con nosotros, El hijo de la novia!

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

¡Ven a ver una película con nosotros, El hijo de la novia!

This event is in the "Workshop" group
This event is in the "Other" group

Creative Writing Club

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join the monthly Creative Writing Group! At each meeting, we'll generate new work using prompts and share our writing with the group. Writers of all levels are welcome to write, discuss, and critique work. 

 

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Join the monthly Creative Writing Group! At each meeting, we'll generate new work using prompts and share our writing with the group. Writers of all levels are welcome to write, discuss, and critique work. 

 

This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group

Wits Workout: Star Gazing

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Give your brain the workout it needs with Wits Workout, an interactive brainhealth program developed by the University of Illinois Extension.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Give your brain the workout it needs with Wits Workout, an interactive brainhealth program developed by the University of Illinois Extension.

This event is in the "Movie" group

New Movie Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our projector system. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two ahead to find out what we will be showing.

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our projector system. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two ahead to find out what we will be showing.

This event is in the "Craft" group

Drop-In Stitch Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults

No Registration is required, but space is limited. 

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

No Registration is required, but space is limited. 

This event is in the "Technology Class" group

Introduction to Ancestry

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Do you enjoy researching your family’s history? Prairie Trails Library has many resources that you can use to aid your genealogical research. In this class we will cover the basics of Ancestry Library Edition, one of our genealogy databases.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy researching your family’s history? Prairie Trails Library has many resources that you can use to aid your genealogical research. In this class we will cover the basics of Ancestry Library Edition, one of our genealogy databases.

This event is in the "Art" group

Adult Coloring Night

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults

Coloring is a relaxing activity that adults can enjoy, too. Come join us for an evening of coloring and conversation. We provide the coloring pages, colored pencils, and peaceful environment. You sit back, relax, and color!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Coloring is a relaxing activity that adults can enjoy, too. Come join us for an evening of coloring and conversation. We provide the coloring pages, colored pencils, and peaceful environment. You sit back, relax, and color!

This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
This event is in the "Workshop" group

KATES Community Initiatives Naloxone Training

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join KATES Community Initiative ROSC Council and and be part of a movement to save lives in our community. Erica D.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join KATES Community Initiative ROSC Council and and be part of a movement to save lives in our community. Erica D.

This event is in the "Other" group

Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life. Eig began his writing career at age 16, working for his hometown newspaper, The Rockland County Journal News (N.Y.).

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life. Eig began his writing career at age 16, working for his hometown newspaper, The Rockland County Journal News (N.Y.).

This event is in the "Movie" group

New Movie Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our projector system. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two ahead to find out what we will be showing.

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our projector system. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two ahead to find out what we will be showing.

This event is in the "Workshop" group

Grains and Greens with Classroom Kitchen

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Give your winter meals a wholesome refresh with hearty grains and flavorful greens. We’ll explore vibrant recipes like warm grain bowls, stuffed greens, and flavorful pilafs that prove nutritious can still be comforting.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Give your winter meals a wholesome refresh with hearty grains and flavorful greens. We’ll explore vibrant recipes like warm grain bowls, stuffed greens, and flavorful pilafs that prove nutritious can still be comforting.

This event is in the "Book Club" group

Wild Prairie Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us for a monthly book discussion.  Copies of each month's book will be made available at the circulation after the previous month's meeting.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us for a monthly book discussion.  Copies of each month's book will be made available at the circulation after the previous month's meeting.

This event is in the "Other" group

Check for Unclaimed Property with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Representatives from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office will be available to help patrons check for unclaimed property in the state of Illinois.

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Representatives from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office will be available to help patrons check for unclaimed property in the state of Illinois.

This event is in the "Book Club" group

Romantic Fiction Book Club

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a discussion of Vision in White by Nora Roberts.

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of Vision in White by Nora Roberts.

This event is in the "Movie" group

New Movie Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our projector system. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two ahead to find out what we will be showing.

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our projector system. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two ahead to find out what we will be showing.

This event is in the "Technology Class" group

Introduction to Excel

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

This class will provide a basic overview of Excel. Topics include the following: functions of the program, toolbars, cells, sheets, workbooks, and more. No previous Microsoft experience is necessary.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class will provide a basic overview of Excel. Topics include the following: functions of the program, toolbars, cells, sheets, workbooks, and more. No previous Microsoft experience is necessary.

This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group

Stickney Public Health District Nurses Offer FREE Blood Pressure Checks at the Prairie Trails Library

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
This event is in the "History" group

Behind the Canvas-An Anthology of Circus Stories

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

William Pack presents the history, culture, and intricacies of the circus, uncovering the behind-the-scenes tales that have brought the circus to life for generations.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

William Pack presents the history, culture, and intricacies of the circus, uncovering the behind-the-scenes tales that have brought the circus to life for generations.

This event is in the "Other" group

Breakfast Bingo

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Venture to the library on a cold January morning for breakfast and bingo! Prizes will be awarded to winners.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Venture to the library on a cold January morning for breakfast and bingo! Prizes will be awarded to winners.

This event is in the "Movie" group

New Movie Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our projector system. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two ahead to find out what we will be showing.

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our projector system. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two ahead to find out what we will be showing.

This event is in the "Workshop" group
This event is in the "Other" group

Creative Writing Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join the monthly Creative Writing Group! At each meeting, we'll generate new work using prompts and share our writing with the group. Writers of all levels are welcome to write, discuss, and critique work. 

 

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Join the monthly Creative Writing Group! At each meeting, we'll generate new work using prompts and share our writing with the group. Writers of all levels are welcome to write, discuss, and critique work. 

 

This event is in the "Art" group

Adult Coloring Night

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults

Coloring is a relaxing activity that adults can enjoy, too. Come join us for an evening of coloring and conversation. We provide the coloring pages, colored pencils, and peaceful environment. You sit back, relax, and color!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Coloring is a relaxing activity that adults can enjoy, too. Come join us for an evening of coloring and conversation. We provide the coloring pages, colored pencils, and peaceful environment. You sit back, relax, and color!

This event is in the "Craft" group

Drop-In Stitch Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults

No Registration is required, but space is limited. 

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

No Registration is required, but space is limited.