Spring is here, so it’s time again for Celebrating Seniors Week! Held this year from May 8 to 15, the weeklong celebration is dedicated to honoring, recognizing, and serving seniors in Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park.
Celebrating Seniors Week is sponsored by the Celebrating Seniors Coalition, an organization dedicated to uplifting and advocating for older adults in the community. The organization dispels the myth that older adults are “past their prime” and provides a forum and resources for community members ages 60 and older.
Join in the celebration at fun & informative events
Register now for the library events (below), especially for older adults, that are happening before and during Celebrating Seniors Week. Plus, follow the links below to find more community and library events.
Older Adult Coffee Hour
Friday, May 2, 9:30 am, Main Library
Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation.
Genealogy Tools: Ancestry & FamilySearch
Tuesday, May 6, Main Library
Genealogy & Local History Librarian Ed will demonstrate how to use library resources like Ancestry and FamilySearch to access genealogical records and historical documents.
Curious about preserving physical media to upload to a genealogical resource? Creative Technology Specialist Kay will highlight the library’s Media Stations, desktop computer stations with media preservation and digitization equipment available for independent reservation.
Chair Yoga
Tuesday, May 13, 12:30 pm, virtual
Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one.
Scrabble Club
Tuesday, May 13, 1 pm, Main Library
Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skill levels and ages are welcome.
Wednesday Movie Matinee: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Wednesday, May 14, 1 pm, Main Library
Join us for an afternoon film screening of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, starring Tom Wilkinson, Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, and Bill Nighy. Several British retirees pool their resources to move to India, only to find that the hotel they’re planning to reside at has fallen into disrepair. The group attempts to make the best of a bad situation.
For more events for older adults, pick up a printed calendar—available monthly at all three library locations.
Check out titles for, by & about older adults
From nonfiction about aging better to fiction focused on intergenerational relationships featuring older adults, here are a few titles celebrating seniors, curated by our Collection Management librarians.