Acorn Photo Contest
Submit photos you take of acorns or that incorporate acorns in some way to us by the end of the day on November 30th. Library staff will vote on their favorites, and the winner will receive a small prize! Email...
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Events for Kids
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4 events,
Kids Craft Kit-Scarecrow
Pick up a cute craft kit to complete at home! To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 starting November 1.
STEAM Kit-Balancing Apple
Test your balancing skills with this fun apple stem activity. Kits available starting November 1. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
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Family Movie Night- “Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”
Family Movie Night- “Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”
Join us for the classic short film followed by snacks and a craft. All ages. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
4 events,
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Stories and STEAM-Turkeys
Stories and STEAM-Turkeys
We’ll read a story and then we’ll get to do a cool STEAM project to go with it! Ages 7-11. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
3 events,
Kids Craft Kit-Handprint Reindeer
Make an adorable craft perfect for the holidays! Kits available starting Dec. 2. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
STEAM Kit-Cocoa Surprise
Do this fun experiment and see a cool chemical reaction! Kits available starting Dec. 2. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
Family Ornament Making Program
Family Ornament Making Program
We will be making some cute DIY ornaments to add to your holiday tree! To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
3 events,
Tween/Teen Cup Stacking Tournament
Tween/Teen Cup Stacking Tournament
We will stack and unstack cups at a rapid pace in a race against the clock and each other! Ages 9 and up. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3 events,
Little STEAM Lab Kit-Santa
Kit available starting November 7. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
4 events,
Hungry Bookworms-Gingerbread Cookies
Hungry Bookworms-Gingerbread Cookies
Read food themed books and create tasty treats. Ages 6-9. To register, jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
5 events,
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft. Ages 3-8. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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The Magic of Raina Telgemeier
The Magic of Raina Telgemeier
Raina Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all #1 New York Times bestsellers. She also adapted and illustrated four graphic novel versions of Ann M. Martin’s Baby-Sitters Club series, and...