Events - Month

The Niles All American Speakers are charter members of Toastmasters International, a club devoted to the refinement of speech, our mission is to make better speakers of everyone.

The Friends' Fall Book Sale will be held Friday through Sunday on the first full weekend in May. ------------ On FRIDAY, the Sale will be open for Friends of the Library members ONLY. Numbers will be given out beginning at 3:00 pm. DOORS OPEN AT 4:00 PM. Memberships to the Friends of the Library may be purchased at the door. Information on Memberships is available at the Library's Circulation Desk.------------ On SUNDAY, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, all items will be half-price.

The Friends' Fall Book Sale will be held Friday through Sunday on the first full weekend in May.. ------------ On FRIDAY, the Sale will be open for Friends of the Library members ONLY. Numbers will be given out beginning at 3:00 pm. DOORS OPEN AT 4:00 PM. Memberships to the Friends of the Library may be purchased at the door. Information on Memberships is available at the Library's Circulation Desk.------------ On SUNDAY, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, all items will be half-price.

The Friends' Fall Book Sale will be held Friday through Sunday on the first full weekend in May. ------------ On FRIDAY, the Sale will be open for Friends of the Library members ONLY. Numbers will be given out beginning at 3:00 pm. DOORS OPEN AT 4:00 PM. Memberships to the Friends of the Library may be purchased at the door. Information on Memberships is available at the Library's Circulation Desk.------------ On SUNDAY, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, all items will be half-price.

The purpose of this group is to encourage members to write and provide a safe place to read one’s work and get some feedback. We meet the second Tuesday of every month.

21st Star Chapter NSDAR May 10 Meeting will take place at the Park Ridge Country Club at 11:30 a.m. Chapter Regent Gail Enault will present, "The Year in Review". Delegates to the State Conference will have a report, newly elected officers will be installed, past Regents will be recognized. A luncheon will be served at Noon with a meeting and program to follow. Hostesses for the day are: Lois Stenstrom, Barbara Hale, Sharon Wotovich, and Gene Andersen, Chairman.

Artist and craftsartists from far and near will fill Hodges Park with work they themselves created....from paintings, photography, glassarts, and artwear to hand-crafted candles, jewelry, floral crafts and much more.

Do you like antiques? Come check out our monthly meeting, which usually include an expert speaker. The speaker for May 15, 2017 will be Dave Ekstrom regarding appraising old coins and jewelry. Meeting to be held at the Kalo Foundation Iannelli Studio Heritage Center at 255 N. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge, IL

The Niles All American Speakers are charter members of Toastmasters International, a club devoted to the refinement of speech, our mission is to make better speakers of everyone.

Please join us at the Pickwick Theatre for this Classic Film Series presented by Matthew C. Hoffman, film historian. ---- Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Click here to see details. Admission: 2:00 pm screenings = $6 all seats // 7:30 pm screenings = $10 all seats ($8 advance) Come enjoy this classic film as it was meant to be presented: on the big screen!!

Please join us at the Pickwick Theatre for this Classic Film Series presented by Matthew C. Hoffman, film historian. ---- Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Click here to see details. Admission: 2:00 pm screenings = $6 all seats // 7:30 pm screenings = $10 all seats ($8 advance) Come enjoy this classic film as it was meant to be presented: on the big screen!!

Come to Hodges Park to purchase your garden plants from members of the Park Ridge Garden Club. Why pay retail? Our plants are value priced. Find lovely annuals, herbs and vegetables, the latest perennial varieties -- sun, shade, Butterfly, pond plants, hanging baskets and planters plus successful plants from the Garden Club Members' own gardens. For a nominal fee a club member will design and plant containers the day of the sale. Pots will be available at the sale.

On Monday, May 22, 2017 – in conjunction with National Mental Health Awareness Month – the Healthier Park Ridge Coalition is hosting a short event at NOON in the plaza in front of the Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Avenue.

Bring your business cards for some great networking and enjoy a delicious breakfast while listening to an informative presentation. ----- $12 Members $17 Prospective Members and Walk-ins.. Please RSVP to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. -- The Women in Business Networking Breakfast meets the 4th Friday of the month --- other than December, when it is the 1st Friday (call the Chamber to verify).

The Farmer's Market will be held every Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. from May 27 to October 28, 2017 AT: Prairie and Garden, which is at just south of the Metra train tracks and Touhy, and east of Cumberland Avenues. Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the Park Ridge Farmers’ Market features fresh seasonal produce, interesting packaged goods, Sprouts Kids Tent activities and live music. Now accepting SNAP and Illinois Link cards --- New Hope donations welcome --- Volunteers appreciated

Come out for Cruisin' Park Ridge, the car shows in Park Ridge on the First Fridays of June, July, August, and September! Hosted by the Park Ridge Chamber, held in the library lot and on Summit Ave. between Touhy and Prospect. Fun for the whole family! Live entertainment, (music starts playing at 6:00pm) food, beer/wine, bounce house and, of course, cars, cars, cars! Sponsored by the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce [We're looking for co-sponsors.] --- FREE to exhibit and FREE to attend!!!

The Farmer's Market will be held every Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. from May 27 to October 28, 2017 AT: Prairie and Garden, which is at just south of the Metra train tracks and Touhy, and east of Cumberland Avenues. Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the Park Ridge Farmers’ Market features fresh seasonal produce, interesting packaged goods, Sprouts Kids Tent activities and live music. Now accepting SNAP and Illinois Link cards --- New Hope donations welcome --- Volunteers appreciated

Join us for the 5th Annual 5K Run/3K Walk on June 3, 2017 to raise awareness and funds for the Adult Down Syndrome Center (ADSC) at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. This family-friendly event is perfect for runners, walkers, and spectators alike. Grab your shoes and a fitness buddy and register today!

Hodges Park Annual Antique & Collectible Market -- Join the Old Things Antique Club on Saturday June 3, 2017 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Hodges Park for the annual Antique and Collectible Market. Multiple vendors will be selling vintage items, including furniture, ceramics, linen, tools, jewelry and more! --- We sometimes have a rain date just in case of RAIN ON June 3 – as of May 5, 2017 a rain date has not yet been determined. Visit website for updated information.

This drop in workshop is ONLY for WOMEN interested in joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.). --- Attendees will have the opportunity to work with one of the members on the DAR's lineage research team and receive assistance with APPLICATION papers to the DAR. (This is NOT a Library-run event.) Join us Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on the first floor of the Park Ridge Library located at 20 S. Prospect Avenue across the street from the Pickwick Theater.