Read, Play, & Grow!: A Storytime for Babies and Toddlers. Meet in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 10:30 to 11 a.m. for fun activities that help develop early literacy skills for babies and toddlers. Register here.
It’s a Taste-Off. This week is an Oreo taste-off from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in The FORT at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Vote for your favorite. Enjoy the winning food from each category at the last event on July 29. Register here.
Homewood Backyard BBQ. For some pre-4th of July fun, Homewood is offering a Backyard BBQ from 5 to 8 p.m. in the village hall parking lot, 2024 Chestnut Road. There will be food, music, games and family-friendly fun, plus a pie eating contest. Spots for the contest are limited, so register here.
Pokémon Club. Youngsters and teens are invited to the meeting room at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 5 to 6 p.m. to trade Pokémon cards and play games. Bring your battle decks, doubles, and extras to the library to battle and trade with other collectors. Register here.
Movie Night. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host a movie for kids aged 10 to 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room. Cozy attire and blankets are encouraged. The library will have popcorn and drinks available but you can bring your own favorite movie snack too. Register here.


