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1 event,
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!
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.
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
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.
3 events,
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.
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.
Senior Benefit Enrollment Presentation
Senior Benefit Enrollment Presentation
Learn about public benefits available to people aged 60+ at this presentation by Halie Reyes, (AgeOption’s Community Engagement and Benefits Access Specialist.) teaches about the low-income benefits available to older adults. This presentation reviews each of the benefits AgeOptions assists...
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft. Ages 3-8. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
4 events,
Bunny and Chick Mason Jars Craft
Bunny and Chick Mason Jars Craft
Join us to create a bunny or chick mason jar! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@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.
Zumba Class
Zumba Class
Dance your way to better health with Zumba classes. Zumba is a fun and energizing workout that combines easy to follow dance moves with upbeat music. All levels are welcome. Space is limited. To register, please call the library at...
3 events,
Little STEAM Lab-Egg-cellent Science
Little STEAM Lab-Egg-cellent Science
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,
Egg Hunt
Drop in the Library anytime this day and go on an egg hunt! Limit 5 eggs per child. Help us by re-hiding your found eggs for other kids to find. No registration required. For children only.
Women Spies in World War II Part 2: Nancy Wake and Marie-Madeleine Fourcade
Women Spies in World War II Part 2: Nancy Wake and Marie-Madeleine Fourcade
Faced with unimaginable odds, Nancy Wake, aka ‘The White Mouse’ and Marie-Madeleine Fourcade guided hundreds of French Resistance agents through the treacherous landscape of wartime France while managing to (mostly) avoid the Gestapo. Learn about the adventures of these unimaginably...
3 events,
Hungry Bookworms-PB+J
Hungry Bookworms-PB+J
Read food themed books and create tasty treats. Ages 6-9. 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.
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-Foil Art
Art Club-Foil 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, call the Youth Services Department 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.
Chair Yoga – Strength
Chair Yoga – Strength
Discover the joy of yoga from the comfort of your chair, enhancing balance and strength. Focus on building strength and endurance to keep you feeling strong and active. All levels are welcome. Space is limited. To register, please call the...
3 events,
Sensory Playtime-Colorful Eggs
Sensory Playtime-Colorful Eggs
Monthly themed sensory stations for babies to explore. Ages 0-2. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
4 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-Earth Day
Stories and STEAM-Earth Day
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.
4 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,
Slime Time-Flower Slime
Slime Time-Flower 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 Desk at 708-687-3700.
3 events,
Retirement Tax Planning
Retirement Tax Planning
If you're nearing retirement or already retired you need to understand how taxes impact your retirement income, as it may be possible for you to pay less in taxes on your hard-earned dollars. Since each person's tax situation is unique,...
4 events,
May STEAM Kit-History of Get Caught Reading Month
Learn fun facts about reading and then create an origami book of your own! Kits available starting May 1. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
May Kids Craft Kit-Sunflower
Make a cute craft perfect for May! Kits available starting May 1. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
Diversiteen Book/Movie Club-“Hoot”
Diversiteen Book/Movie Club-“Hoot”
Come watch the movie and have a brief discussion! Ages 11-17. To register, email bconte@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
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.
4 events,
Muffins with Mom
Muffins with Mom
Join us for a Mother’s Day brunch featuring muffins, crafts and fun! For children and their mom or other important female figure in their lives. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat
Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat
Join us in conversation with Dan Santat! This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.