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4 events,
April Craft Kit-Hatching Chick Craft
Make a cute and festive craft! To request a kit, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
April STEAM Kit-Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day by planting a seeded paper and make a fun cootie catcher. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
Pinecone Chick Craft Kit
Pinecone Chick Craft Kit
We’ll provide you with materials to create a pinecone chick! Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Colorful Hot Air Balloon Craft Kit
Colorful Hot Air Balloon Craft Kit
We’ll provide you with materials to create a colorful hot air balloon! Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
3 events,
Ageless Grace
Ageless Grace
Join us for this fun, creative, and playful chair exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) is a fun, creative, and playful exercise program that works out your brain...
3 events,
Genealogy Drop-In
Genealogy Drop-In
Need assistance with your genealogy research? Our Genealogy Group can help answer your questions on the first Wednesday of every month! For more information about SSGHS, visit www.ssghs.org
6 events,
Lapsit and Play Time
Lapsit and Play Time
Share books, sing, dance and play! Ages birth-2 and 1/2 yrs old. To register, call the Youth Services Desk or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and activities! To register, call the Youth Services Desk or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Candy Bar Bingo
Candy Bar Bingo
Join us for this sweet version of Bingo! Ages 9 and up. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
4 events,
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
Financial Intelligence: Putting it All Together
Financial Intelligence: Putting it All Together
This program will teach attendees the nuances of retirement accumulation and distribution planning. We will look closely at all types of qualified retirement plans, IRA’s and learn about the distribution rules. We will touch briefly on managing taxation in retirement...
5 events,
The Do’s and Don’ts of Getting Published
The Do’s and Don’ts of Getting Published
Local author Ian Ryan will speak about the experience of getting a book published, including what publishers look for, where they look for it, how to respond to publishers, and how to respond to rejection and acceptance. To register, please...
4 events,
Lapsit and Play Time
Lapsit and Play Time
Share books, sing, dance and play! Ages birth-2 and 1/2 yrs old. To register, call the Youth Services Desk or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and activities! To register, call the Youth Services Desk or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3 events,
Little STEAM Lab-Recycling
Little STEAM Lab-Recycling
Join us for hands on sensory play and activities. Ages 2-5. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
4 events,
DIY Scratch Art
DIY Scratch Art
Create your own masterpiece! Ages 7 and up. To register, call the Youth Services Desk or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
4 events,
Eat Your Science-Soil Layers
Eat Your Science-Soil Layers
STEAM activities for kids that are completely edible. Ages 6-9. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
3 events,
Ageless Grace
Ageless Grace
Join us for this fun, creative, and playful chair exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) is a fun, creative, and playful exercise program that works out your brain...
4 events,
Movie Club
Movie Club
Join us for a discussion of a specific movie. Contact Adult Services for more information.
Floral Mason Jar Craft
Floral Mason Jar Craft
Join us to create your own floral mason jar! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
5 events,
Lapsit and Play Time
Lapsit and Play Time
Share books, sing, dance and play! Ages birth-2 and 1/2 yrs old. To register, call the Youth Services Desk or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and activities! To register, call the Youth Services Desk or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
4 events,
Hidden Gems: A Photographic Road Trip
Hidden Gems: A Photographic Road Trip
Author and amateur historian Pat Camalliere will show and describe photos from her personal visits to places in and near the Des Plaines River Valley. Although all are public and accessible, many area residents have been surprised to know their...
5 events,
Lapsit Story and Playtime
Lapsit Story and Playtime
Share books, sing, dance and play! Ages birth-2 and 1/2 yrs old. To register, call the Youth Services Desk or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3-5 Yr old Story Time
3-5 Yr old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and activities! To register, call the Youth Services Desk or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Diversiteen Book/Movie Club-Soul Surfer
Diversiteen Book/Movie Club-Soul Surfer
The group will read a book on their own, and then come in and we will have a brief discussion and then watch the movie version. Ages 11 and up.
4 events,
Tummy Time Playdate
Tummy Time Playdate
Multiple creative stations for babies in a relaxing environment. Drop in any time during the hour and stay as long as you like. Birth-18 mos. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
Local Author Spotlight Event: Veronica Tharpe
Local Author Spotlight Event: Veronica Tharpe
Join local author Veronica Tharpe as she speaks about her experience as a writer, her published novel Better Days, and its upcoming sequel. She will also have copies of her book available to sell and sign. To register, please call...
3 events,
4 events,
Stories and STEAM-Tornado in a Jar
Stories and STEAM-Tornado in a Jar
Read a story and complete a fun, hands-on activity! Ages 7-10. To register, call the Youth Services Desk or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
After Al: The Mob Moves into the Modern Era (Murder, Mayhem, and the Mob Part 2)
After Al: The Mob Moves into the Modern Era (Murder, Mayhem, and the Mob Part 2)
It's 1931...Capone's in jail… Prohibition is soon to be a memory. How is the Chicago Outfit going to reinvent itself now that its cash cow and "milk" are apparently gone? To learn more please join Clarence Goodman. To register, please...
3 events,
May Craft Kit-Flower Pot Craft
Make a cute and festive craft! To request a kit, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
May STEAM Kit-Bleeding Blossoms
Make these cute paper flowers while learning about capillary action. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
Genealogy Drop-In
Genealogy Drop-In
Need assistance with your genealogy research? Our Genealogy Group can help answer your questions on the first Wednesday of every month! For more information about SSGHS, visit www.ssghs.org
3 events,
Mommy and Me Paint Party
Mommy and Me Paint Party
Celebrate Mother’s Day by creating a painting together. Light refreshments will be served. All Ages. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.