Corrections: The costs so far have been incurred by the village, not the library. The village was alerted to the problem in February 2025 rather than August 2024, according to village officials. Repair costs are expected to be between $43,000 and $50,000. The saga of the Flossmoor Public Library sinkhole[Read More…]
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New Flossmoor Library historical photos show the village across many eras
A new look into Flossmoor’s history by the Flossmoor Public Library has recently been uploaded, adding over 200 photos to their digital historical collection, highlighting maps and village life from the 1970s, the early 20th and late 19th century. The photos were uploaded to the Flossmoor Historical Images page[Read More…]
05.08.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, May 8Crafty Tots. From 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. youngsters can finger-paint, doodle, and put together their own works of art at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. All supplies provided. Register here. Senior Social Hour. Seniors are invited to visit the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 1[Read More…]
05.06.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Read, Rock, n’ Rhyme. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for kids age newborn to 7 years old. Kids will be able to dance, shake and wiggle as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Rauch Reading Room. Register here. Read,[Read More…]
04.24.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, April 24 Fiber Friends Drop-In. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and quilters are welcome to stop by the conference room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to share your projects with people of all skill levels. Bring your materials and group members can help you[Read More…]
04.18.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Boy Scouts Pancake Breakfast. Local scouts will be serving breakfast from 6 to 1 p.m. at Abundant Grace Church, 18200 Dixie Highway. The annual fundraiser benefits Boy Scout Troop 342 and Cub Scout Pack 304. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Flossmoor Baseball and Softball Opening Day. Flossmoor Baseball[Read More…]
04.15.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
D161 Superintendent Search Survey. The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education is inviting members of the community to share thoughts about you to complete a survey to assist with our current Superintendent search. The board invites the community to help craft “a leadership profile outlining the professional and personal characteristics required[Read More…]
04.10.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, April 10 Crafty Tots. From 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. youngsters can finger-paint, doodle, and put together their own works of art at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. All supplies provided. Register here. Meet Founder of Dip Sustainable Hair Care. Gaia’s Market & Refillery, 1948 Ridge Road, will host Kate Assaraf, founder[Read More…]
04.09.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The meeting will be livestreamed here, ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. Highlights: Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old[Read More…]
04.08.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
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. Homeschoolers Study Group. Homeschool teens can meet in The[Read More…]
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