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06.18.2026 | What You Need To Know Today

Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old and their caregivers. There will be stories, songs, bubbles and free play in the Rauch Reading Room from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Register here.

Computer Class for Adults: Powerpoint Fundamentals. Adults can get hands-on practice with creating, formatting and running a PowerPoint slide show.  You’ll also learn how to package a slide show to present it on another device and to print handouts for your audience. Previous experience with a mouse and keyboard is a prerequisite for this class from 10 a.m. to noon at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. Call the library at 708-798-3600 to signup for this program.

Mahjong for Beginners. Stop by Beyond the Book, 18063 Dixie Highway, from 5 to 7 p.m. to learn the game. RSVP here.

Book Signing Event: Darrin Dewitt Henson. Beyond the Book, 18063 Dixie Highway, will host a book signing with Darrin Dewitt Henson from 6 to 8 p.m. He is an actor, choreographer and bestselling author.

Writers Club. The club for adult writers will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Come stretch those creative muscles. Two writing prompts will be provided.

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