12/15/2022
Day 4 of our impatient elves takeover!
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The mission of the Library is to provide the best possible materials in regard to educational, techn The Library is also a repository of local Maywood history.
The Mission of the Maywood Public Library District is to maintain excellence in providing the best possible materials in regard to educational, technological, and recreational uses for its community. The Library’s focus is to continue to research, evaluate, and generate outreach programs for the benefit of the Maywood community. The Maywood Public Library District cooperates with all other libraries.
Operating as usual
12/14/2022
Come in and check out what's happening! There is Yoga, Cookie Decorating and so much more.
Registration is required for some events. Check out our website for more information.
12/14/2022
Day 3! Seems like our elves are waiting for someone. Who could it be?!
12/13/2022
Day 2 of the elves taking over the Youth Services Department!
12/12/2022
Looks like the elves took over the Youth Services Department! They said they will be here all week!
11/28/2022
Happy Winter Season! Here's what's going on at your Maywood Public Library District!
10/08/2022
A glimpse of how the visitation of the Consulado General de Mexico, or Consulado Sobre Ruedas, went here at your library!
Fun fact: This was the Consulado Sobre Ruedas' first time visiting Maywood, IL ever! We are super proud to have had them here.
09/27/2022
This is what is happening in your library this week! Please call 424-309-0009 for more information about the Consulado Sobre Ruedas.
Esto es lo que esta ocurriendo en su biblioteca esta semana! Para mas informacion sobre el consulado mobil, por favor llame a 424-309-0009.
09/26/2022
This week at the library! Please make sure to check our website for more information: www.maywoodlibrary.org
09/26/2022
Ocurriendo esta semana. Asegurese de hacer su cita hoy.
El Consulado Sobre Ruedas estará en Maywood, Illinois, del 27 de septiembre al 1 de octubre de 2022. Usted puede hacer una cita por teléfono llamando al 1-(424)-309-0009, a través de la página http://citas.sre.gob.mx o, en caso de emergencia, escribiendo un correo electrónico a [email protected]
09/24/2022
Aqui ahi mas informacion sobre como hacer su cita para el consulado sobre ruedas en nuestra biblioteca!
El Consulado Sobre Ruedas estará en Maywood, Illinois, del 27 de septiembre al 1 de octubre de 2022. Usted puede hacer una cita por teléfono llamando al 1-(424)-309-0009, a través de la página http://citas.sre.gob.mx o, en caso de emergencia, escribiendo un correo electrónico a [email protected]
09/24/2022
Attention: Appointments for the Mexican Consulate are now available. Please call: 424-309-0009.
Our Phone System Is Temporarily Unavailable. We Apologize For The Inconvenience.
09/20/2022
Our phone system is temporarily unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
09/19/2022
This even is less than a month away! We highly recommend seeing the full flyer on our website before calling us to make an appointment.
09/18/2022
This week at the library!
09/17/2022
Bilingual Storytime is today! To see if space is available, and to possibly register, please go to https://www.maywoodlibrary.org/happeningnow
09/15/2022
Meditation Soundbath is coming up soon! To see if space is available, and to possibly register, please go to https://www.maywoodlibrary.org/happeningnow
09/15/2022
Bilingual Storytime is coming up soon! To see if space is available, and to possibly register, please go to https://www.maywoodlibrary.org/happeningnow
09/14/2022
Crafty Afternoons is tonight! To see if space is available, and to possibly register, please go to https://www.maywoodlibrary.org/happeningnow
09/13/2022
Today at the library!
09/12/2022
To see is space is available, and to possibly register, please go to https://www.maywoodlibrary.org/happeningnow
09/11/2022
This week!
09/08/2022
Lego Club meets this Saturday! You can register at https://www.maywoodlibrary.org/happeningnow
09/07/2022
This event is tonight! To see if space is available, and to possibly register, please go to https://www.maywoodlibrary.org/happeningnow
09/06/2022
You can register for this program on our website!
09/05/2022
We are closed today but the library has a lot going on tomorrow! Some of these programs do require registration. You can register at https://www.maywoodlibrary.org/happeningnow
09/04/2022
Every week for our Weekly Events schedule we provide a new theme. What would you like to see as the theme?
09/03/2022
Anime Club meets today! To see if space is available, and to possibly register, please go to https://www.maywoodlibrary.org/happeningnow
09/01/2022
Anime Club will meet this Saturday! You can register at https://www.maywoodlibrary.org/happeningnow
09/01/2022
08/31/2022
The library is hiring! You can find out more at https://www.maywoodlibrary.org/employment
08/30/2022
Chair Yoga starts in 1 week! To see if space is available, and to possibly register, please go to https://www.maywoodlibrary.org/happeningnow
08/29/2022
To see is space is available, and to possibly register, please go to https://www.maywoodlibrary.org/happeningnow
08/28/2022
This week at the library!
08/27/2022
Our Fall 2022 Newsletter is available! You can view it athttps://www.maywoodlibrary.org/_files/ugd/a4a3f9_efb455c1f2024ecc8c5d43d69031d8bd.pdf
08/25/2022
Coming up this Monday! To see if space is available, and to possibly register, please go to https://www.maywoodlibrary.org/happeningnow
08/24/2022
These events are today! To see if space is available, and to possibly register, please visit https://www.maywoodlibrary.org/happeningnow
08/23/2022
A reminder that The Quinn Center is a great community resource!
08/22/2022
Coming up soon! To see if space is available, and to possibly register, please go to https://www.maywoodlibrary.org/happeningnow
08/21/2022
This week at the library!
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The Clifford Reading Challenge starts today! You can go to www.maywoodlibrary.org/happeningnow to learn more!
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Blackout by John Rocco
Book Suggestions: Teachers Edition
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Tres chivitos traviesos
Three Billy Goats Gruff
El traje nuevo del emperador
The Emperors New Clothes
Grab and Go Craft Kits & Pollito Tito (Spanish)
April Grab and Go Craft Kits & Pollito Tito
A Small Thing.. But Big by Tony Johnston & Hadley Hooper
Lily y su bolso morado de plastico de Kevin Henkes
Lily's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes
El día en que los crayones renunciaron de Drew Daywalt y Oliver Jeffers.
The Day the crayon's quit by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers
Dump and Pour
Mi amigo extraterrestre por Rocio Bonilla
Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry and Vashti Harrison
DIY Candy Bouquet
Los Fantasmas no tocan la puerta por Eulalia Canal
Groundhog's Day Off by Robb Pearlman
Black History Month Research
El pirata Pepe y sus apestosos pies por Lucy Rowland
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett
Get the ink from the newspaper onto your nails
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We are trying to get the word about the benefits of your Community Forests. Join us!
The Forest Preserves is investing $1 million across three locations in Cook County. How should we improve Miller Meadow Woods to better serve your community?
What kind of events and activities would you like to be involved in there?
Share your ideas and learn more about our Nature Challenge at an open house community meeting.
Are you a community stakeholder? We are looking to have more community input and community-led classes, events, and programs. Refreshments served.
The event will comply with Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 guidelines.
Thursday, March 31 • 6–8pm
Thatcher Woods Pavilion
Location
Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
Registration encouraged: bit.ly/ThatcherMillerMeadowChallenge
For more information, contact us at [email protected] or call 708-771-1573.call 708-771-1573.
The Forest Preserves is investing $1 million across three locations in Cook County. How should we improve Miller Meadow Woods to better serve your community?
What kind of events and activities would you like to be involved in there?
Share your ideas and learn more about our Nature Challenge at an open house community meeting.
Are you a community stakeholder? We are looking to have more community input and community-led classes, events, and programs. Refreshments served.
The event will comply with Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 guidelines.
Thursday, March 31 • 6–8pm
Thatcher Woods Pavilion
Location
Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
Registration encouraged: bit.ly/ThatcherMillerMeadowChallenge
For more information, contact us at [email protected] or call 708-771-1573.call 708-771-1573.
Thank you Maywood Park District for hosting the Village of Maywood Elements of a Healthy Maywood!
Thank you to our speakers Dr Amy Luke and Gwen Haney of COVID Equity Response Collaborative: Loyola, + Loyola University Chicago, Board President Erica Sanchez of Maywood Public Library District, Commissioner Jeffrey Dean Harris + Execuitve Director Lonette Hall of the Maywood Park District, Board President Rodney Alexander of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Board President Gwaine Dianne Williams + Irving Middle School Principal Mahone of School District 89 for sharing all things that equal Moving Maywood Forward Together.
As we focus on building a Federally Qualified Health Center, providing better Public Safety, Economic Opportunities, Grocery and Fresh Produce options, Educational opportunities and so much more we invite you to sign up at bit.ly/maywoodnews for more details.
Thank you to our speakers Dr Amy Luke and Gwen Haney of COVID Equity Response Collaborative: Loyola, + Loyola University Chicago, Board President Erica Sanchez of Maywood Public Library District, Commissioner Jeffrey Dean Harris + Execuitve Director Lonette Hall of the Maywood Park District, Board President Rodney Alexander of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Board President Gwaine Dianne Williams + Irving Middle School Principal Mahone of School District 89 for sharing all things that equal Moving Maywood Forward Together.
As we focus on building a Federally Qualified Health Center, providing better Public Safety, Economic Opportunities, Grocery and Fresh Produce options, Educational opportunities and so much more we invite you to sign up at bit.ly/maywoodnews for more details.
Join Mayor Nathaniel George Booker of Village of Maywood, President Rodney Alexander of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, President Gwaine Dianne Williams of School District 89, Commissioner Jeffrey Dean Harris of Maywood Park District, President Erica Sanchez of Maywood Public Library District, along with Dr. Amy Luke of Loyola University Chicago and COVID Equity Response Collaborative: Loyola as we discuss Elements of a Healthy Maywood over a Community Breakfast.
RSVP Required bit.ly/maywood12622
Learn as we discuss ways we are Moving Maywood Maywood Forward Together while we cover the topics of:
- Access to Care
- Affordable Quality Housing
- Community Safety
- Economic Opportunity
- Educational Opportunity
- Environmental Quality
- Food Access
- Community Design
- Parks & Recreation
- Social/Cultural Cohesion
- Social Justice
- Transportation Options
RSVP Required bit.ly/maywood12622
Learn as we discuss ways we are Moving Maywood Maywood Forward Together while we cover the topics of:
- Access to Care
- Affordable Quality Housing
- Community Safety
- Economic Opportunity
- Educational Opportunity
- Environmental Quality
- Food Access
- Community Design
- Parks & Recreation
- Social/Cultural Cohesion
- Social Justice
- Transportation Options
I would like to thank everyone who came to enjoy the Village of Maywood Annual Tree Lighting ceremony. The Maywood Park District and volunteers did a phenomenal job.
Maywood Fine Arts Association, Irving Middle School Choir, and Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Proviso East High School Marching Band gave a great show.
The Unity in Our Community was simply amazing with elected representatives of the Village of Maywood, Cook County Government, Proviso Township, Maywood Public Library District, Proviso Township High Schools District 209, School District 89, and the Maywood Park District all standing in unity.
Thank Commissioner Brandon Johnson for the Proclaimation honoring the Legacy of Chairman Fred Hampton Sr. Thank Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar for supporting our ceremony, DLD for YOUTH 501c3, Impact Church, and Thank you residents of the Village of Maywood for coming out to support.
Maywood Fine Arts Association, Irving Middle School Choir, and Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Proviso East High School Marching Band gave a great show.
The Unity in Our Community was simply amazing with elected representatives of the Village of Maywood, Cook County Government, Proviso Township, Maywood Public Library District, Proviso Township High Schools District 209, School District 89, and the Maywood Park District all standing in unity.
Thank Commissioner Brandon Johnson for the Proclaimation honoring the Legacy of Chairman Fred Hampton Sr. Thank Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar for supporting our ceremony, DLD for YOUTH 501c3, Impact Church, and Thank you residents of the Village of Maywood for coming out to support.
Our Crisis Management & Public Safety Community Listening Sessions were great. Residents and community advocates shared their various points of view on multiple areas of Safe Schools, Mental Health & Wellness, Health Specialist, Police Relations, Resident Engagement and more.
The Village of Maywood thanks Village of Maywood Police Department, Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Proviso Township, School District 89, Irving Middle School, Living Word Christian Center - Forest Park IL, Maywood Public Library District, Maywood Park District, The Firehouse Dream, Loyola University Chicago, and so many more for participating.
If you have not completed the survey yet you have until the 1st week of December bit.ly/maywoodsafetysurvey
The Village of Maywood thanks Village of Maywood Police Department, Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Proviso Township, School District 89, Irving Middle School, Living Word Christian Center - Forest Park IL, Maywood Public Library District, Maywood Park District, The Firehouse Dream, Loyola University Chicago, and so many more for participating.
If you have not completed the survey yet you have until the 1st week of December bit.ly/maywoodsafetysurvey
The Maywood Fest was an amazing experience of Unity in Our Community. The Village of Maywood and Maywood Park District united to nurture the spirit of unity, peace, and love!
As the holiday season is amongst us we are excited to roll out more Unity in Our Community with partners like, 13th Positive Foundation 501c3, Athletic Konnection, Best of Proviso Township, 501c3, Black Men United, Proviso Township High Schools District 209, School District 89, Maywood Public Library District, PASO - West Suburban Action Project, and more
During Thanksgiving will be partnering with Quinn Center of St. Eulalia to provide grocery supplies and turkeys to our families in need.
During Christmas we will be partnering for the following events:
Saturday, December 4th - Maywood Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, December 11th - Lunch with the Grinch
Saturday, December 11th - Holiday Steppers Set
Saturday, December 18th - United Community Toy Drive
Christmas Home Decoration Competition
To get involved or learn more
Volunteer at bit.ly/maywoodvolunteers
Stay Enaged at bit.ly/maywoodnews
Video by PayneDuo Productions
As the holiday season is amongst us we are excited to roll out more Unity in Our Community with partners like, 13th Positive Foundation 501c3, Athletic Konnection, Best of Proviso Township, 501c3, Black Men United, Proviso Township High Schools District 209, School District 89, Maywood Public Library District, PASO - West Suburban Action Project, and more
During Thanksgiving will be partnering with Quinn Center of St. Eulalia to provide grocery supplies and turkeys to our families in need.
During Christmas we will be partnering for the following events:
Saturday, December 4th - Maywood Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, December 11th - Lunch with the Grinch
Saturday, December 11th - Holiday Steppers Set
Saturday, December 18th - United Community Toy Drive
Christmas Home Decoration Competition
To get involved or learn more
Volunteer at bit.ly/maywoodvolunteers
Stay Enaged at bit.ly/maywoodnews
Video by PayneDuo Productions
As we continue to Move Maywood Forward Together, our Maywood Crisis Management & Public Safety Collaborative (MCMPSC) will be hosting Community Townhall meetings on Saturday, November 6th @ 10am in the Proviso East High School (807 S 1st Ave) Auditorium and Tuesday, November 9th @ 6pm in the Irving Middle School (805 S 17th Ave) Library.
Please find time to complete our community safety survey at bit.ly/maywoodsafetysurvey
Our new collaborative group includes a cross-functional team of leaders representing the Village of Maywood, Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Proviso Township, School District 89, Maywood Park District, Maywood Public Library District, Loyola University Chicago, parents representing the district, etc. Together we will take a deep dive to focus on strategies and solutions to ensure a safe and healthy community.
Our areas of focus will include Mental Health & Wellness, Smart Routes, Crossing Guards, Crisis Management & Intervention, Traffic Control & Flow, School Resource Officers, Funding & Resources, Data & Reporting, and more.
Please find time to complete our community safety survey at bit.ly/maywoodsafetysurvey
Our new collaborative group includes a cross-functional team of leaders representing the Village of Maywood, Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Proviso Township, School District 89, Maywood Park District, Maywood Public Library District, Loyola University Chicago, parents representing the district, etc. Together we will take a deep dive to focus on strategies and solutions to ensure a safe and healthy community.
Our areas of focus will include Mental Health & Wellness, Smart Routes, Crossing Guards, Crisis Management & Intervention, Traffic Control & Flow, School Resource Officers, Funding & Resources, Data & Reporting, and more.
As we continue to work towards addressing all things that make a safe and welcoming community, I am proud to announce the Crisis Management and Public Safety Collaborative. This new collaborative group will include a cross-functional team of leaders representing the Village of Maywood, Proviso Township, School District 89, Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Maywood Park District, Maywood Public Library District, Village of Maywood Police Department, Living Word Christian Center, Loyola University Chicago, and parent advisory council members. We will take a deep dive to focus on strategies and solutions to ensure a safe and healthy community.
The group’s areas of focus will include Mental Health & Wellness, Smart Routes, Crossing Guards, Crisis Management & Intervention, Traffic Control & Flow, School Resource Officers, Funding & Resources, Data & Reporting, and more.
We are happy that funding has been established to get the first quarter of 2022 started with some great successes. The collaborative group has identified grant funding from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and are seeking additional funding sources through Cook County Government.
A community survey will be distributed the week of October 26th to get the public’s input, as well as two Community Town Hall meetings will be held on:
Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 10:00 am at Proviso East High School, 807 S. 1st Avenue
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 6:00 pm at Irving Middle School, 805 S. 17th Avenue
We are heavily focused on Community Public Safety, and I would like to thank the Maywood Police Department, residents, and community advocates for helping in the reduction in overall crimes for this year. While there is a lot of work left to be done, we are heavily focused on reimagining and introducing initiatives that Make the Village of Maywood a proud place to call home.
The group’s areas of focus will include Mental Health & Wellness, Smart Routes, Crossing Guards, Crisis Management & Intervention, Traffic Control & Flow, School Resource Officers, Funding & Resources, Data & Reporting, and more.
We are happy that funding has been established to get the first quarter of 2022 started with some great successes. The collaborative group has identified grant funding from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and are seeking additional funding sources through Cook County Government.
A community survey will be distributed the week of October 26th to get the public’s input, as well as two Community Town Hall meetings will be held on:
Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 10:00 am at Proviso East High School, 807 S. 1st Avenue
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 6:00 pm at Irving Middle School, 805 S. 17th Avenue
We are heavily focused on Community Public Safety, and I would like to thank the Maywood Police Department, residents, and community advocates for helping in the reduction in overall crimes for this year. While there is a lot of work left to be done, we are heavily focused on reimagining and introducing initiatives that Make the Village of Maywood a proud place to call home.
As we Move Maywood Forward Together bringing all governing bodies together is a key part. Thank you Maywood Park District for hosting Elected Officials and Faith Leaders Game Night!
Shout out to all elected officials of Village of Maywood , School District 89, Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Maywood Public Library District, and Maywood Park District.
Looking forward to building on the dynamic potential of collaboratively working...and we are just getting started.
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Shout out to all elected officials of Village of Maywood , School District 89, Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Maywood Public Library District, and Maywood Park District.
Looking forward to building on the dynamic potential of collaboratively working...and we are just getting started.
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Thank you Youth Engagement Collaborative for an amazing Unity in the Community - Maywood Back 2 School Bash. Village of Maywood residents were about to see the new and improved Maywood Public Library District while at the same time receive back to school essentials for K-12th.
Thank you Wanda Wade of DLD for YOUTH 501c3 for working with the village and community to ensure this great collaborative success. Shout out to Quinton Danka Beasley, DBL, The Firehouse Dream, Quinn Center of St. Eulalia, Jadspep Peppers, Fit & Fly Fitness, LLC, Next Generation Church-Proviso and many more for celebrating with FUN, GAMES, and COMMUNITY!
Stay up to date on all things Maywood by signing up at bit.ly/maywoodnews
Thank you Wanda Wade of DLD for YOUTH 501c3 for working with the village and community to ensure this great collaborative success. Shout out to Quinton Danka Beasley, DBL, The Firehouse Dream, Quinn Center of St. Eulalia, Jadspep Peppers, Fit & Fly Fitness, LLC, Next Generation Church-Proviso and many more for celebrating with FUN, GAMES, and COMMUNITY!
Stay up to date on all things Maywood by signing up at bit.ly/maywoodnews