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Fleadh Around Town Leprechaun Contest!

Register to build a leprechaun to decorate the path for the annual Fleadh parade. You will receive a bag for the “head” and a dowel for the arms, and a leprechaun hat, you provide the rest! Find objects from around…

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Blood Drive-February 18, 2021, 2:00-7:00pm

Acorn Public Library will be hosting a Blood Drive on Thursday, February 18.  Versiti Blood Center of Illinois, formerly Heartland Blood Centers, will be in the parking lot accepting blood donations by appointment only, from 2:00-7:00pm.  Every unit of blood is collected from volunteer…

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Reopening Plan Adjustment-January 25

Great news! Region 10 has moved to Tier 1 mitigations in the State of Illinois’s COVID-19 reopening plan. We will not be able to open our door, no need to ring the doorbell. We will still be limiting the number…

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting-January 13, 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, January 13, at 7:00pm. The agenda can be found here. Please…

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, December 9, 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, December 9, at 7:00pm. The agenda can be found here. Please…

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November 17 Service Adjustment

Due to a recent resurge of COVID-19 cases in our community, the Acorn Public Library will be limiting access to the library building starting Tuesday, November 17.  The door to the library will be locked. You must ring the bell for…

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Reopening Plan Adjustment

Due to the positivity rate increase in Cook County and the Governor’s Stay at Home recommendation, the library will be limiting the use of tables, computers, and study carrels. Starting Thursday, Nov. 12, the library will limit computer usage to…

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting, November 11, 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, November 11, at 7:00pm. The agenda can be found here. Please…

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Recycled Holiday Wreath Contest!

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,” …

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Nomination Petitions Available for Library Board of Trustees

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…

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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF ACORN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

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…

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting, October 14

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…

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