Acorn Library Blog

In response to recent public health recommendations and in compliance with the Governor’s shelter at home order, the Library will be closed until further notice. All library in person library programs have been canceled. The April 8 Library Board Meeting…

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of positions across the southern Cook County to assist with the 2020 Census count. They are looking for individuals in Oak Forest! Apply today for this very important opportunity….

SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens. Returning April 25, 2019, SYNC will give away two complete audiobook downloads a week – pairs of high interest titles, based on weekly themes. Sign up for email or text alerts…

Need repair information for your car? Then The Clilton Library is right for you! It contains detailed maintenance and service information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles from 1940 onward and is updated monthly! It can be accessed at…

This tutorial series, created by graduate student Joanna Summa, is a self-paced, beginner level resource designed to assist adult patrons with learning how to use Acorn’s catalog. It answers frequently asked questions, includes printable handouts, and contains quizzes to check…

You can now access on-demand, electronic learning tools for all ages and levels with your Acorn library card! Communicate with live online tutors for homework help, skills building, preparation for standardized exams, and more! Contact the Adult Services or Youth…

Acorn has recently begun subscribing to JobNow by Brainfuse! Through this resource, job coaches offer constructive suggestions on resumes, assist with writing professional cover letters, and provide live interview practice and feedback. Also access resume and cover letter templates, interview…

We are pleased to share the newly created Library History page! Be sure to take a look at www.acornlibrary.org/library-history and read a commemorative letter from George Saunders, author of Lincoln in the Bardo, celebrating Acorn’s 50th anniversary!

With your Acorn library card, you have FREE access to AtoZdatabases! AtoZdatabases provides information on millions of businesses, professionals, and households; as well as job listings, interview tips, and resume templates. This online resource is ideal for sales leads, mailing…

The Ancestry database is now available for use at the Library! Ancestry Library Edition, distributed exclusively by ProQuest and powered by Ancestry.com, delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more, making it an ideal resource…