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PJ Library Just For Grown Ups

Whether it’s learning from experts in the community, or socializing after bedtime, JUF Young Families offers opportunities to connect with other adults. Our parenting workshops and Parent’s Night Outs will help to inspire your growth as a parent raising Jewish kids, or simply give you the chance to relax and have fun!

JUF Young Families programming is enriched by the diversity of our participants. We know each family is unique and all are welcome. Please email us at youngfamilies@juf.org if you have any questions or if you require any accommodations to make our programming accessible and welcoming to your family.

jBaby & PJ Library| Celebrating Parents in our Community| Glenview

Sunday, May 4, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Please join jBaby and Shalva for an afternoon all about YOU!
We will create a space that honors the parts of ourselves outside of what we do for others.
In the lead-up to Mother’s Day, our friends at SHALVA want to help us celebrate who we are as individuals. We're inviting parents in our community to come together and explore what “feeds” them outside of what they do to take care of others. Using collage, participants will create self-portraits that explore their ever-changing relationship to their identity.
Light snacks and drinks will be provided.



Location:
Sleepy Hollow Park
1821 Maplewood Ln
Glenview IL, 60025

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905

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jBaby & PJ Library| Mahjong & Mingle| Deerfield

Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play mahjong and find a group? Here's your chance! We'll learn everything you need to know about mahjong and then put it into practice. Snacks and drinks will be provided (it wouldn't be mahjong without it!)

Location:
Patty Turner Center
375 Elm St.
Deerfield IL, 60015

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905

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jBaby& PJ Library| Rebuilding Strength: Yoga Class for Parents| Northbrook

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM <Add to Calendar>

Take a night off from parenting to focus on your own self-care and connect with other parents in our PJ Library community. Ally Fein, CorePower Yoga Instructor (200 RYT), will lead us through a yoga class focused on rebuilding our strength. Light refreshments will be served after the class.

Location:
Bernard Weinger JCC
300 Revere Dr.
Northbrook IL, 60062

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905

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jBaby & PJ Library | Pin-tastic Parents Night Out | Arlington Heights

Saturday, May 17, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Line up the babysitter and grab your partner for a pin-tastic parents night out! Spend the evening in community with fellow parents bringing the bowling fire in celebration of Lag B'Omer, a holiday symbolizing resilience of the Jewish people.

Your registration covers 2 games of bowling, shoes and cheese pizza.

Location:
Arlington Lanes
3435 N Kennicott Ave.
Arlington Heights IL, 60004

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905

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PJ Library| Parent Only Book Club| City

Sunday, May 18, 2025 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join our NEW City Parent Book Club!

This month's book will be The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. There will be sweet treats and yummy beverages to enjoy with our discussion!

Location:
Kibbitznest Books
2212 N Clybourn Ave.
Chicago IL, 60614

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905

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Name jBaby & PJ Library| Neighborhood Night Out, Crafts & Celebrations| Highland Park

Thursday, May 29, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM <Add to Calendar>

Did you know that May is Jewish Heritage Month? Need a night out? Come craft picture frames inspired by cake decorating! There will be an art lesson and materials to design your frames. We'll have appetizers and drinks to celebrate and enjoy an evening with friends.

Location:
Heima Design House
474 Central Ave. Ste 200
Highland Park IL, 60035

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905

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jBaby| Expecting Parents Meetup| City

Sunday, June 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Expecting in 2025? Come join us for a Bagels and Expecting meetup to make new friends, share stories and chat all things expecting.

This is a free event, but please register so we have accurate bagel numbers.

Location:
Winnemac Park
5100 N Leavitt St.
Chicago IL, 60625

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905

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jBaby and PJ Library | Wine & Books Night Out | Long Grove

Thursday, June 19, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Put the kids to bed and come "wine down" with good wine, good books and good deeds! Bring a copy of your favorite book and tell us why you love it. We'll also be collecting kids books to support Bernie's Book Bank at this event. Please bring a book (or several) to donate! Complimentary shared appetizers and a bookmark craft will be provided; guests are responsible for their own wine and additional food orders.

Location:
Corked
132 Old McHenry Rd.
Long Grove IL, 60047

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905

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