Acorn Library Blog

Decorate a wreath with recycled materials around your house! Use old plastic bags, paint, markers, yarn, and more to create a fun and festive decoration. Families and households may register to participate. Each entry will receive a wire wreath “form,” …

Nomination petitions for those wishing to run for the office of Library Trustee of the Acorn Public Library District are available at the Acorn Public Library, 15624 Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452. Prospective candidates must reside within the library…

Acorn Public Library District hereby provides public notice, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/2, that an audit of its funds for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 has been made by G.R.A, P.C., and that a report…

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, October 14, at 7:00pm. The agenda can be found here. Please…

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…