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Family Recycled Scarecrow Contest!

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…

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Public Hearing and Board Meeting September 9

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…

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting August 12, 7:00pm

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…

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Library Reopening July 13 with Modified Hours

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…

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting July 8, 7:00pm

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…

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Library Reopens Building by Appointment Only

​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…

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Summer Meals for Kids at the 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…

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Library Board Meeting-June 10, 2020

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…

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Summer Library Bingo

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…

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Phased Reopening Plan

The Library Board of Trustees has approved a phased reopening plan. We are currently in Phase Two of the reopening plan. The library will move into Phase Three when public health recommendations make it possible to do so. Please email…

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Curbside Services Expanded

Starting Monday, June 1, we will expand our curbside services. In addition to curbside check-outs and printing, we are expanding our services to include curbside faxing, notary services, and outdoor laptop use for Acorn cardholders. All of these services are…

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Curbside Check-outs Now Available!

Starting Wednesday, May 20, we will offer curbside pickup service for library materials.  You can request items on shelf at Acorn Public Library by placing a hold online in the SWAN catalog, by phone at 708.687.3706, or by email to…

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