Meeting Room - Dole Branch
Living Life Mindfully: Happiness: Essential Mindfulness Practices
Thich Nhat Hahn outlines the essential steps by which we all can obtain real and lasting happiness, in Happiness: Essential Mindfulness Practices, this Buddhist author emphasizes mindfulness as the key practice for gaining contentment. Inspiration: Living Life Mindfully book discussion features a new non-fiction title each month. Books are available at the Dole Branch Library one month before the discussion. Library book discussions are open to all who are committed to reading and talking about books.
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Stuffed Animal Hospital
Bring your fluffy friends for a kid-administered check-up! Best for ages 2-8, no registration required.
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School's Out Crafternoon
Get creative, get messy and craft up a storm! We'll handle supplies and clean-up, you just bring your imagination. For kids in K-5, no registration required.
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After the Bell
It's our weekly after-school program for kids in 1st through 5th grades! Activities include crafts, movies, plays, and contests. All are welcome, no registration required.
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Toddler Playgroup
OPEN PLAYGROUP for children up to 36 months, with a caregiver
This play group includes toddler toys, board books and music. Have fun and socialize with other children and caregivers. Open to all, no registration required.
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Living Life Mindfully: Learning to Fall: The blessings of an imperfect life
Diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease, Author Phillips Simmons shares his unexpected lessons in living, where he finds answers to life's deepest questions, from turtle behavior to Buddhist philosophy, and introduces the inhabitants of his small New England town. Learning to fall: The blessings of an imperfect life take readers on a journey of acceptance and letting go. Inspiration: Living Life Mindfully book discussion features a new non-fiction title each month.
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Dragon Days and Knight Time Marionette Show
Celebrate our Winter Family Reading Program, Get Fired Up About Reading, with this one of a kind variety show! There will be dragons, knights, acrobats and royalty, all performed by the talented marionette artist, Dave Herzog. All ages. Register in person, online at oppl.org/events or by calling 708-386-9032 beginning December 18.
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Yarns and Yarn
All are welcome to join a group of avid readers who meet to discuss books while they knit and crochet blankets and scarves to donate to various charities. No knitting experience needed. No registration required.
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Family Storytime
Storytime for children 2 to 6 years of age. All are welcome, no registration required.