Stickney-Forest View Public Library District

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Location
6800 W. 43rd St.
Stickney, IL 60402

Telephone:
708-749-1050

Hours

Monday - Thursday:
9am - 8pm

Friday - Saturday:
9am - 5pm

Sunday:
Closed

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ADULT READERS BOOK CLUB

Monday, October 22th, 7pm

In Russia in the 1920s, an aristocrat is put on house arrest by the Bolsheviks and has to learn how to do things for himself for the first time in his life.

Pick up a copy of A Gentleman in Moscow at the Circulation Desk. Ebooks also available through the Libby app.

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATING

Saturday, October 27th, 2pm-4pm

Carl Crooks will explain the procedures and equipment needed to conduct a paranormal investigation. He will also discuss many of the most haunted location in America, many of them right here in the state of Illinois.

To register, click here. If you have questions, call 708-749-1050 x120.

GOODWILL WORKFORCE JOB CONSULTATIONS

Tuesday, November 6th, 2pm

Goodwill Workforce Job Consultations will be offering an array of services the first Tuesday of every month, starting November 6th at 2PM. They will be offering an array of services, including resume assistance, interview feedback, potential employer referrals/job leads, general career guidance, and more.

SKETCHBOOK ART CLASS

Wednesdays at 6 pm
November 7th, 14th, 28th

Do you love art books?
Would you like to create your own?
How about filling it with drawings?
If you answered "yes" to one, two or all of the above--have we got an opportunity for you!

We will be working with pencil and/or pen to achieve a three-dimensional effect on a two-dimensional surface. Value, perspective and composition will be explored.
Beginners are welcome. Those with drawing experience will be encouraged to try colored pencils and other drawing materials.
Bring a sketchbook and photo references if you have them, otherwise the library will provide them for you.

The class will be led by Lois Hrejsa, graduate of the American Academy of Art where she taught for 18 years. She currently teaches drawing and watercolor classes at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts in Palos Park.

For adults (15+) You can register for dates below or call 708-749-1050 x120
11/7 11/14 11/28

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA:
ANT-MAN & THE WASP(2018)

Saturday, November 10th, 2pm

Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) is grappling with the consequences of his choices as both a superhero and a father. Approached by Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) and Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), Lang must once again don the Ant-Man suit and fight alongside the Wasp. The urgent mission soon leads to secret revelations from the past as the dynamic duo finds itself in an epic battle against a powerful new enemy.

Enjoy some popcorn and a movie at the library!

WRITERS GROUP

Saturday, Nov. 17th, 11:00 AM

Check out our WRITER'S CORNER page

Find out how you can upload your writing(s) that will be available within the library's digital content catalog for all to read!

Watch this tutorial on how to create your book.
Once you are ready to start uploading/creatiing your book, go to Pressbooks.
Do you have a story to tell? Do you need feedback on a piece of writing? Come to SFVPLD Writers' group with a piece of writing to share. All types of writing are welcome.

Questions? email: reppes@sfvpld.org or call 708-749-1050 x120

TAKE HOME THE INTERNET

Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending

No internet at home? We have updated our 4G/LTE mobile wi-fi hotspots, allowing you to take home the internet. Visit the Circulation Desk to sign up.

For more information, including our new mobile hotspot video tutorial, view our 4G/LTE Hotspot Guide to Operation

Check availability or place a hold in our catalog.

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