Rock Garden
Paint a rock and place it in our outdoor rock garden! We supply the rock, you supply the paint. To request a rock email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 starting June 1.
Loading view.
Calendar of Events
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
S Sun
0 events,
3 events,
Kids Take and Make Craft-Colorful Butterfly
Each kit with supplies and instructions will be available to be reserved for pick up starting starting June 1. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 starting June 1.
Grab and GO STEAM June-Butterfly Science
Learn some cool butterfly facts, experience what it’s like to see a like a butterfly, and then try a fun pollination experiment. This Take and Make Kit is available starting June 1. To reserve a kit email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call...
4 events,
-
Children’s Story Time
Children’s Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the sunshine! Call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to register starting May 20.
4 events,
-
Summer Outdoor Movie Series
Summer Outdoor Movie Series
Join us for outdoor movies on Friday evenings! We’ll show some of your favorites on the big screen! Individually wrapped snacks and water will be served. Feel free to bring your own snacks! Be sure to bring a blanket or...
4 events,
Story Time Fun-Summer
A video of Ms. Regina reading some fun stories around this theme and then she will demonstrate how to make the craft featured in the video. The video will be posted on Acorn’s Facebook page on June 8 and is...
5 events,
-
Museum of Science and Industry STEAM Club
Museum of Science and Industry STEAM Club
STEAM Club with the museum is back in-person! Space is limited. Children ages 7-12 can register starting on May 26 by emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or calling the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700. Once registered, if your child cannot attend, you must...
6 events,
-
Children’s Story Time
Children’s Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the sunshine! Call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to register starting May 27.
-
Tween/Teen Virtual Among Us
Tween/Teen Virtual Among Us
Who are imposters? Play Among Us with your friends! Email bconte@acornlibrary.org for a link and instructions on how to join the game.
5 events,
Tween/Teen Take and Make Craft-Confetti Cup
Each kit with supplies and instructions will be available to be reserved for pick up starting starting June 14. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 starting June 14.
6 events,
-
Children’s Story Time
Children’s Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the sunshine! Call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to register starting June 3.
-
Virtual TAG Meeting
Virtual TAG Meeting
The group meets to discuss upcoming volunteer opportunities and programming ideas for tweens and teens. Email bconte@acornlibrary.org for a link to join the meeting.
5 events,
Virtual Cooking for Kids-Mini S’mores
Ms. Joy and her adorable helpers will show us how to make some tasty summer treats! A video of how to make the snacks will be posted on our Facebook page and can be viewed any time thereafter.
5 events,
-
Family Tie-Dying
Family Tie-Dying
All Participants must bring a clean white t-shirt or other white article of clothing to dye, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a family event, with parents and children creating together! Registration starts June 8. ...
5 events,
-
Museum of Science and Industry STEAM Club
Museum of Science and Industry STEAM Club
STEAM Club with the museum is back in-person! Space is limited. Children ages 7-12 can register starting on June 9 by emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or calling the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700. Once registered, if your child cannot attend, you must...
5 events,
-
Children’s Story Time
Children’s Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the sunshine! Call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to register starting June 10.
5 events,
-
Candy Bar Bingo
Candy Bar Bingo
Join us for bingo that have the sweetest of prizes-candy! Each player should bring a full sized candy bar to participate. The program will be held outside, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Space is limited. ...
5 events,
-
Petting Zoo
Petting Zoo
Get up close and personal with some adorable goats, sheep, chickens, geese and pigs! Registration starts June 12. To register email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
5 events,
-
Tween/Teen Virtual Skribbl.io
Tween/Teen Virtual Skribbl.io
Email bconte@acornlibrary.org for a link and instructions on how to join the game, starting June 14.
5 events,
-
Kids Painting Party
Kids Painting Party
Create a painting by using a Jackson Pollock-inspired splattering technique! Space is limited. Children ages 7-12 can be registered starting June 16 by emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or calling the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700. Once registered, if your child cannot attend,...
3 events,
Grab and GO STEAM July-DIY Bursting Fireworks
Back by popular demand! Learn about chemical reactions with this fun, colorful experiment! This Take and Make Kit is available starting July 1. To reserve a kit email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 June 1 or...
-
Children’s Story Time
Children’s Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the sunshine! Call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to register starting June 17.
-
Outdoor Olympic Games Obstacle Course
Outdoor Olympic Games Obstacle Course
How well do you think you will do in our obstacle course that will include puzzle solving, jumping, crawling and balancing all while timed? Find out! Space is limited. Children ages 9 and Up can register starting June 17 by...