Acorn Library Blog

Join us for a drive-by celebration on Halloween! We’ll be distributing treat bags filled with candy, crafts, and games! They’ll be a family photo station to show off your costume in style! Stay in your car until it’s your your…

We have a new computer station, outside the library for your convenience! You just need your Acorn Public Library card and you are ready to login. We do not frequently disinfect this station, please use hand sanitizer before and after…

Our fine-free summer has ended. Beginning September 1 our normal fine schedule has resumed. Please click here for more information about our Circulation rules and fines and fees.

Create a scarecrow with recycled materials around your house! Use old clothes, plastic bags, paint, markers, yarn, and more to create a cute and friendly neighbor. Families and households may register to participate. Each entry will receive a canvas bag…

The regularly scheduled Board Meeting of the Library Trustees will be held in person in the Library Meeting Room and over Zoom. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 9, at 7:15pm. This meeting will follow Public Budget and…

The regularly scheduled Board Meeting of the Library Trustees will be held in person in the Library Meeting Room and over Zoom. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 12, at 7:00pm. The agenda can be found here. Please…

We are excited to announce that on Monday, July 13, we are reopening the building! No appointment Necessary! It really can’t be said enough—your health, and the health of our employees—are our priority. And, every decision we make is through…

The regularly scheduled Board Meeting of the Library Trustees will be held over Zoom. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 8, at 7:00pm. The agenda can be found here. Please follow this Zoom link to attend: Join Zoom…

​Beginning June 29, we will reopen the building to district residents on an appointment-only basis. This is in accordance to Phase three of our reopening plan. Appointments can made by calling 708-687-3700. Appointments are for residents of Acorn Public Library…

Beginning June 9, every Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, stop by Acorn Public Library District to pick up a kit of 5 days worth of meals! In order to maintain the health and safety of our patrons, they…

The regularly scheduled Board Meeting of the Library Trustees will be held over Zoom. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 10, at 7:00pm. The agenda can be found here. Please follow this Zoom link to attend: Join Zoom…

Introducing Summer Library Bingo! Get five in a row to be entered in prize drawings all summer long! When you have Bingo, share a picture of this card with reference@ acornlibrary.org, call 708-687-3700, or post it on our Facebook page! You’ll…