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…
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…
Curbside Printing Now Available!
Email us your documents that need to be printed. Send PDF documents to print@acornlibrary.org. The first $1.00 in printing fees each month is free for Acorn cardholders. Then regular printing fees apply: $0.10 per page for black and white and…
Library Board Meeting
The regularly scheduled Board Meeting of the Library Trustees will be held over Zoom in order to comply with the governor’s shelter in place order. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:00pm. The agenda can be…
Library Book Drop Opens May 13
All due dates for books and bills have been extended until July 6. The outdoor book drop will open May 13. Patrons with an address that ends in an even number may return materials on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Patrons…
Library Closed Until Further Notice
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…
Census Jobs Available
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….
FREE Electronic Audiobooks!
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…
Resource Spotlight: Chilton Library Automotive Repair
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…
SWAN Catalog Tutorials Are Here!
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…
New Tutoring Resource! HelpNow by Brainfuse
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…
Resource Spotlight: JobNow by Brainfuse
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…