Come together as a community to create yummy recipes and a new friendships. Ages 6-9. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org with your child's name, age and phone number/email address.

Celebrate this iconic children’s author with stories, games, crafts and a raffle of his books and other goodies!  All ages.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org with your child's name, age and phone number/email...

Learn how to become a better babysitter!  You'll learn how to stay safe, provide care for young children and infants, and how to choose age appropriate activities.  Please bring a doll if you have one.  Each participant will receive a...

Early learning stations are at each stop on this train!  After completing all the stops along the route, your child will earn a small incentive for learning with us! All ages.  No registration required.

Take a break during your weekend and enjoy an hour of stories, fun and crafts.  This month's theme is all about America's favorite pastime!  All ages.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Test your baseball knowledge at trivia, word scrambles and more while enjoying baseball park treats! Ages 9 and up.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Mr. Scott’s bubble show will amaze and leave you in awe! All ages.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Each meeting we will build around a theme, and your creation will be on display for the month in the Youth Services Department! Ages 6-12.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Join us for open play where kids can create and build using different materials such as mega blocks, building shapes and other age appropriate materials. Ages 6 and under.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email...

This month we will create our own under the sea creations using crayons and watercolor paint!  Ages 7 and up.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

All Participants must bring a clean white t-shirt to dye, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a family event, with parents and children creating the t-shirts together! To register, call the Youth Services Department at...

Participants will be led step-by-step on how to create a summery watermelon painting!  Ages 9 and up. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Make your favorite pup or kitty their very own toy! All ages.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles will show us a variety of scaly creatures up close! All ages.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

We are going to work on creating this fun engineering challenge!  Ages 8-10. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Do you love to volunteer?  Join our group!  In addition to volunteering at the library and in the community, we also participate in fun activities! Grades 6-12. To register, call the Youth Services Department or email bconte@acornlibrary.org.

Learn about science through hands on activities perfect for little scientists! Ages 3-6.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Join us for an outdoor movie! Individually wrapped snacks and water will be served.  Feel free to bring your own snacks!  Be sure to bring chairs or a blanket to sit on.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at...

Come watch a thrilling and entertaining magic show packed with vanishing acts, mind-reading tricks, and a variety of hilarious tricks!  Presented my magician Gary Kantor. All ages.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700, or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Join us for a summery outside game of musical freeze dance! Ages 9 and up. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Come together as a community to create yummy recipes and a new friendships. Ages 6-9.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Each meeting will focus on a STEAM activity.  Dress for a mess! Ages 8-10. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Join us for a sweet version of this classic game!  Bring a full sized candy bar to play, maximum of 2 candy bars per player. Register by calling the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.