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  • April 2026

  • Thu 16

    (ILP Zoom) Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

    April 16 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Zoom

    Join bestselling author Cristina Henríquez for a compelling conversation about her acclaimed novel The Great Divide, a powerful exploration of life during the construction of the Panama Canal and a tribute to her father’s homeland. A New York Times Editors’...

  • Tue 21

    Spring Garden Preparation and Tools

    April 21 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Meeting Room

    Spring will soon be upon us, and that means it's time to get ready for another season of gardening. But how? Mark Lyons, an experienced garden coach, will discuss tools and techniques for getting your garden ready for spring planting. To register,...

  • Tue 28

    Poetry Open Mic

    April 28 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Meeting Room

    Celebrate Poetry Month with us at the library’s Poetry Open Mic! Step up to the mic, share your words, and let your voice be heard. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, all poets are welcome. To register, call 708-687-3700...

  • May 2026

  • Mon 4

    Italian Conversation Group

    May 4 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Acorn Public Library District

    Join us for a casual Italian conversation group led by Oak Forest resident Franco Lafiandra. All skill levels are welcome. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email adultprograms@acornlibrary.org. 

  • Wed 6

    Genealogy Drop In

    May 6 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Acorn Public Library District

    Need assistance with your genealogy research? Our Genealogy Group can help answer your questions on the first Wednesday of every month! 

  • Thu 7

    Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

    May 7 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring
    Conference Room

    The Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group will hold their monthly meeting in the Library’s Meeting Room. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please contact the Adult Services Department.

  • Thu 7

    Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

    May 7 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring
    Conference Room

    The Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group will hold their monthly meeting in the Library’s Meeting Room. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please contact the Adult Services Department.

  • Tue 12

    Ageless Grace

    May 12 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Acorn Public Library District

    Join us for this fun, creative, and playful chair exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) is a fun, creative, and playful exercise program that works out your brain...

  • Tue 12

    Financial Intelligence: Navigating Investments and Income Strategies in Retirement

    May 12 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Acorn Public Library District

    This program covers the fundamentals of retirement accumulation and distribution planning. Attendees will learn about qualified retirement plans, IRAs, and key distribution rules, along with basic strategies for managing taxes in retirement. The session also addresses risk management, including risks to...

  • Tue 19

    (ILP) Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

    May 19 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Zoom

    R.F. Kuang is a bestselling, award-winning author whose genre-bending novels blend history, fantasy, and sharp satire to critique academia, publishing, and contemporary culture. Her latest novel, Katabasis, follows two graduate students who descend into hell and has already been optioned...

  • Tue 19

    May Craft Night (Birdfeeder)

    May 19 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Acorn Public Library District

    Spring is on the way and the birds are returning. Celebrate the season by painting your very own birdfeeder and adding a splash of color to your yard. Let your creativity take flight at this month’s craft night. Space is limited...

  • Sat 23

    Dave Rudolf Presents British Invasion

    May 23 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Acorn Public Library District

    Singer Dave Rudolf will be presenting his British Invasion show! Listen to hits from all you favorite British rock stars! To register, call the library at 708-687-3700 or email adultprograms@acornlibrary.org 

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