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Monday - Thursday: 9AM - 8PM

Friday: 9AM - 5PM

Saturday: 9AM - 1PM

Sunday: CLOSED

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19901 Stony Island Avenue

Lynwood, IL 60411

Phone: 708-758-0090

Fax: 708-758-0106

Events

Black Resistance

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District 19901 Stony Island Avenue, Lynwood, IL, United States

Join us for an interactive discussion on Black Resistance facilitated by Rainbow Push. We will examine resistance strategies used during the 60’s and compare/contrast them to resistance strategies that may be used in 2023.

Black History Month: A Celebration of Black Lives [RETURN]

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District 19901 Stony Island Avenue, Lynwood, IL, United States

In the spirit of the book “Lift Every Voice: A Celebration of Black Lives” we are challenging students ages 6-11 and 12-16 to research and create a brief summary of a prominent African American figure for display in the Library during Black History Month. Pick up a copy of the template in January and return […]

1619: The Journey of a People

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District 19901 Stony Island Avenue, Lynwood, IL, United States

Join us for a dynamic theatrical and lecture experience featuring Playwright, Professor, and Performer Ted Williams III. Taken from the 2 hour musical production, 1619: The Journey of a People, this one- man show packs generations of history into an approximately 1 hour production. From the beginning of American slavery to the modern movements for […]

Family Portrait Snow Globe

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District 19901 Stony Island Avenue, Lynwood, IL, United States

Let it Snow! Please bring a 2”X 2” family portrait to fit inside the snow globe you will create. Limit 15.

BHM Community Read 2023 Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District 19901 Stony Island Avenue, Lynwood, IL, United States

In support of the 2023 Black History Month theme– Resistance, we are reading and discussing Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration by Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts. Stop into the library to pick up a copy on or before February 1. Join us for the discussion and light refreshments

Crochet Corner

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District 19901 Stony Island Avenue, Lynwood, IL, United States

Learn to crochet with Blanca! All levels of crocheters are welcome. Come work on a project or learntips and tricks to make new items!

Peeps In Disguise Contest [PICKUP]

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District 19901 Stony Island Avenue, Lynwood, IL, United States

Easter is coming and marshmallow Peeps are invading stores in droves. Help disguise a Peep so that it doesn’t get eaten for Easter. We provide the Peep cutout, YOU provide materials to disguise him!Return your disguised Peep as fast as you can! Pickup your Peep cutout all day during library hours!

Mom (& Dad) & Me Tai Chi

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District 19901 Stony Island Avenue, Lynwood, IL, United States

Participating families use Tai Chi techniques to help increase attention span, relaxation, confidence and self regulation. All ages welcome!

Peeps In Disguise Contest [RETURN]

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District 19901 Stony Island Avenue, Lynwood, IL, United States

Easter is coming and marshmallow Peeps are invading stores in droves. Help disguise a Peep so that it doesn’t get eaten for Easter. We provide the Peep cutout, YOU provide materials to disguise him!Return your disguised Peep as fast as you can! Return your disguised Peep anytime during library hours!

Peeps In Disguise Contest [VOTING]

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District 19901 Stony Island Avenue, Lynwood, IL, United States

Easter is coming and marshmallow Peeps are invading stores in droves. Help disguise a Peep so that it doesn’t get eaten for Easter. We provide the Peep cutout, YOU provide materials to disguise him!Return your disguised Peep as fast as you can! Stop into the library to vote for your favorite Peep disguise!

We are Eggstra for Easter!

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District 19901 Stony Island Avenue, Lynwood, IL, United States

It’s an Easter Egg Hunt at the Library! The hunt starts promptly at 11am and the eggs are typically collected within a few minutes. Three age groups will be assigned a section of the lawn to hunt for eggs left behind by the Easter Bunny! After the eggs are collected, the Easter Bunny will be […]

DIY Easter Peeps House Kit

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District 19901 Stony Island Avenue, Lynwood, IL, United States

Wondering what to do with Peeps besides eat them? Peeps houses are one of our favorite spring projects! Pick up a kit while supplies last and make your very own!

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