Bridgeview Public Library

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♻️ Give Your Campaign Signs a Second Life!

Have leftover campaign yard signs or metal stakes? Don't throw them away! The Township of Lyons is collecting campaign signs and metal stakes for recycling.

📅 Drop-Off Dates: November 4–13
📍 Location: 6404 Joliet Road, Countryside

Look for the designated collection containers near the Township building.

Let's work together to reduce waste and give these materials a new purpose!

Questions? Call 708-482-8300, option 4.

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Bridgeview Public Library is now a collection site for the Bridgeview Chamber Food & Toy Drive. Please drop off non perishable food and new toys until December 2!

Remember when we used to sit in restaurants, wait at the doctor’s office, or stand in line without having something to watch?

Our kids need opportunities to do that, too.

Not every quiet moment needs to be filled with entertainment. Waiting gives children opportunities to practice patience, manage boredom, engage in conversation, and tolerate a little discomfort.

And sometimes, all it takes is a simple game to turn those moments into opportunities for connection.

The goal isn’t to entertain our children every second. It’s to help them develop the skills to manage moments when entertainment isn’t immediately available.

Next time you’re tempted to hand over a screen while waiting, try one of these games instead.

Which games did you play growing up that your kids love now? We’d love to add to the list!

Little Red Rocks

Perform or listen to music and poetry during an outdoor open-mic.

Saturday, November 21st
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Call (708) 839-6897 or visit the link below for more information:
https://fpdcc.com/organizer/little-red-schoolhouse-nature-center/

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