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2 events,
Book Genre Bingo
Stop by the Adult Services desk to receive a bingo card with different genres to read! When you get a bingo, bring your card back to the Adult Services desk to receive a raffle ticket for a prize!
Kids Craft Kit-Bumble Bee Heart
Make an adorable bumble bee craft for Valentine's Day! Kits available starting Feb. 1. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3 events,
Stories and STEAM-Sweet Story of Hot Cocoa
Stories and STEAM-Sweet Story of Hot Cocoa
We will listen to a story and then do a fun STEAM project! Ages 7-10. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
4 events,
Lapsit and Playtime
Lapsit and Playtime
Join us for our story time for our youngest patrons! Ideal for babies and toddlers, this story time features lots of singing, rhyming, reading and playing! The Winter Session runs from Thursday, Jan. 16-Feb. 27. To register, call the Youth...
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft! Ideal for children ages 3-5. The Winter Session runs from Thursday, Jan. 16-Feb. 27. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3 events,
March Craft Kit-Shamrock Puppy
Make an adorable paper craft perfect for St. Patrick's Day! Kits available starting March 1. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
March STEAM Kit-Magical Shrinking Leprechaun Hats
Do this fun experiment and learn the secret to the ‘magic’ behind it! Kits available starting March 1. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
Oscars Season Movie Bingo
Stop by the Adult Services desk to receive a bingo card with different movie genres to watch! When you get a bingo, bring your card back to the Adult Services desk to receive a raffle ticket for a prize!
6 events,
Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Craft Kit
Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Craft Kit
We’ll provide you with materials to create your own popsicle stick leprechaun! Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Mosaic Shamrock Ornament Craft Kit
Mosaic Shamrock Ornament Craft Kit
We’ll provide you with materials to create your own mosaic shamrock ornament! Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Preventing Medicare Fraud Presentation and Bingo
Preventing Medicare Fraud Presentation and Bingo
Join Marina Silva, (AgeOption's Senior Medicare Patrol Outreach Specialist) as she shares important information on the most common Medicare scams and how to prevent them. This presentation will be followed by a fun Senior Medicare Patrol Bingo! To register, please...
4 events,
Exploring Space with Coralie Adam
Exploring Space with Coralie Adam
Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and Director of the Dome Planetarium at Peoria Riverfront Museum. This event is made possible by...
5 events,
Stroller Strides Class
Stroller Strides Class
Join us for this fitness class taught by Fit4Mom Palos-Orland Park! Stroller Strides is a 60-minute total-body workout with strength, cardio, and core training, all while engaging the little ones in a stroller! You’ll leave class feeling strong, empowered, connected,...
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
5 events,
Diversiteen Book/Movie Club-“Lemonade Mouth”
Diversiteen Book/Movie Club-“Lemonade Mouth”
Read the book and then come watch the movie and have a brief discussion! Ages 11-17. To register email bconte@acornlibrary.org.
Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group
Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group
The Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group will hold their monthly meeting in the Library’s Meeting Room. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please contact the Adult Services Department.
5 events,
Ramadan Story Time
Ramadan Story Time
Join us to celebrate and learn more about Ramadan at our special story time! Amani Rashid will present a program with stories, songs, a craft and fun! For children of all ages. To register, please email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the...
Italian Conversation Group
Italian Conversation Group
Join us for a casual Italian conversation group led by Oak Forest resident Franco Lafiandra. All skill levels are welcome. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
4 events,
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft. This program is intended for children with caregivers. Ages 8 and younger. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
5 events,
Ugly Prey: An Innocent Woman and the Death Sentence That Scandalized Jazz Age Chicago
Ugly Prey: An Innocent Woman and the Death Sentence That Scandalized Jazz Age Chicago
This presentation tells the true story of Sabella Nitti, an innocent woman sentenced to hang in Chicago in 1923 for the murder of her missing husband. There was no motive, no evidence, or positive identification on the decayed corpse found...
4 events,
Little STEAM Lab-Over the Rainbow
Little STEAM Lab-Over the Rainbow
Join us for hands on sensory play and activities. Ages 2-5. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
5 events,
Slime Time-Leprechaun Slime
Slime Time-Leprechaun Slime
Each month we will make a new version of slime! Ages 7-13. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
4 events,
Hungry Bookworms-Spuds
Hungry Bookworms-Spuds
Read food themed books and create tasty treats. Ages 6-9. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
6 events,
Little Builders
Little Builders
Come have fun with a variety of toys during our open play session! For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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...
Art Club-Shamrock Doodle Art
Art Club-Shamrock Doodle Art
If you like to be creative, join us for art club! We will be creating, learning about art and having fun. Ages 7-13. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
4 events,
Regional Transit Authority Resources Presentation
Regional Transit Authority Resources Presentation
The Regional Transportation Authority’s (RTA) Mobility Management Team strives to increase awareness and independence by connecting older adults and people with disabilities to information about Metra, Pace, and CTA buses and trains within the RTA region (Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane,...
6 events,
Lapsit and Play Time
Lapsit and Play Time
Join us for story time for our youngest patrons! We will sing, read stories, learn rhymes, play and have fun! For babies and toddlers under age 3. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, activities, a craft and fun! For ages 3-5. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
4 events,
Experience 9to5: The Story of a Movement at Home!
When Dolly Parton sang “9 to 5,” she was doing more than just shining a light on the fate of American working women. Parton was singing the true story of a movement that started with 9to5, a group of Boston...
6 events,
Visionary You! Seeking & Following Your Purpose
Visionary You! Seeking & Following Your Purpose
This two-hour workshop presented by Cynthia Hutson delves into creating a vision for your life, discovering your purpose, and creating a vision board. You will enjoy this motivational, hands-on presentation that covers being a visionary, why a vision is important,...
Sensory Play Time-Bugs
Sensory Play Time-Bugs
Monthly themed sensory stations for babies to explore. Ages 0-2. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
5 events,
Little Builders
Little Builders
Come have fun with a variety of toys during our open play session! For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Stories and STEAM-Woodpecker Wants a Waffle
Stories and STEAM-Woodpecker Wants a Waffle
We will listen to a story and then do a fun STEAM project! Ages 7-11. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
5 events,
Lapsit and Play Time
Lapsit and Play Time
Join us for story time for our youngest patrons! We will sing, read stories, learn rhymes, play and have fun! For babies and toddlers under age 3. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, activities, a craft and fun! For ages 3-5. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
4 events,
Spring Break Pixel Art
Spring Break Pixel Art
Craft colorful Pixel art to turn into fuse bead creations. Ages 5-10. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
1 event,
5 events,
April Craft Kit-Rain Cloud
To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
April STEAM Kit-Skewer A Balloon
To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
Wine Cork Chick Craft Kit
Wine Cork Chick Craft Kit
We’ll provide you with materials to create your own wine cork chick! Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Pipecleaner Bunny Craft Kit
Pipecleaner Bunny Craft Kit
We’ll provide you with materials to create your own pipecleaner bunny! Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Little Builders
Little Builders
Come have fun with a variety of toys during our open play session! For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
6 events,
Lapsit and Play Time
Lapsit and Play Time
Join us for story time for our youngest patrons! We will sing, read stories, learn rhymes, play and have fun! For babies and toddlers under age 3. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, activities, a craft and fun! For ages 3-5. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Tween/Teen Paint Party
Tween/Teen Paint Party
Create a beautiful spring painting with step-by-step instructions! Ages 9-17. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.