Summer Penpal Program
Join to be paired up with a pen pal from Blue Island! Each child who mails six letters to their pal between June 1 and July 31 qualifies for a free scoop of ice cream at an ice cream social...
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Events for Kids
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8 events,
Outdoor Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and sidewalk chalk outside! Story Time is all ages and will be held on the lawn near the upper level parking lot. If weather or cicadas prevents us from being outdoors, we will meet in...
Outdoor Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and sidewalk chalk outside! Story Time is all ages and will be held on the lawn near the upper level parking lot. If weather or cicadas prevents us from being outdoors, we will meet in...
Outdoor Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and sidewalk chalk outside! Story Time is all ages and will be held on the lawn near the upper level parking lot. If weather or cicadas prevents us from being outdoors, we will meet in...
Outdoor Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and sidewalk chalk outside! Story Time is all ages and will be held on the lawn near the upper level parking lot. If weather or cicadas prevents us from being outdoors, we will meet in...
Outdoor Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and sidewalk chalk outside! Story Time is all ages and will be held on the lawn near the upper level parking lot. If weather or cicadas prevents us from being outdoors, we will meet in...
Outdoor Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and sidewalk chalk outside! Story Time is all ages and will be held on the lawn near the upper level parking lot. If weather or cicadas prevents us from being outdoors, we will meet in...
Outdoor Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and sidewalk chalk outside! Story Time is all ages and will be held on the lawn near the upper level parking lot. If weather or cicadas prevents us from being outdoors, we will meet in...
9 events,
STEAM Kit-Marble Race
Kits available starting Aug. 1. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Kids Craft Kit-Firefly
Kits are available starting Aug. 1. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
10 events,
Tween/Teen Cup Stacking Tournament
Tween/Teen Cup Stacking Tournament
Can you race against the clock and be the fastest in our tournament? Ages 9-17. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
Little STEAM Lab-Fun in the Sun
Little STEAM Lab-Fun in the Sun
Learn about science through hands on sensory play and activities. Ages 2-5. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
9 events,
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Foam Party
Foam Party
Party will be held in the lower level parking lot. Be sure to wear a swimsuit, or clothing and footwear you don’t mind getting wet. Don’t forget your towel and sunscreen! Parents must supervise their children during the event. Participants...
9 events,
Eat Your Science-Ice Cream in a Bag
Eat Your Science-Ice Cream in a Bag
STEM activities for kids that are completely edible! Ages 6-9. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
9 events,
Art Club-Clothespin Shark Puppet
Art Club-Clothespin Shark Puppet
Join us for a fun, creative time! Ages 7 and up. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Family Story Time-Bugs
Family Story Time-Bugs
Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft. All ages. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
9 events,
Back to School Family Bingo
Back to School Family Bingo
Be the first to yell BINGO! during this school themed game. Small prizes will be awarded to winners. All ages. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
7 events,
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Outdoor Tummy Time Playdate-Water
Outdoor Tummy Time Playdate-Water
Multiple creative stations for babies! Drop in any time. Ages birth-18 mos. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
7 events,
Lego Club-Ocean Life
Lego Club-Ocean Life
-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.
6 events,
Mindful Mornings-Mindful Breathing
Mindful Mornings-Mindful Breathing
Learn mindfulness techniques to help regulate strong emotions, control impulses and ease worries. Ages 4-10. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
6 events,
Stories and STEAM-Weather
Stories and STEAM-Weather
Read a story and complete a fun, hands-on activity! Ages 7-10. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.