Kits available starting May 31.  To request a kit, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Kits available starting June 1.  To request a kit, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

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...

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 Library at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

This program teams up one teen volunteer with a child for 15 minutes of reading to help kids build their literacy skills and confidence! Ages 5-10. To register, call the Library at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

STEM activities for kids that are completely edible! Ages 6-9. To register, call the Library at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft. All ages.  To register, call the Library at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Learn about different kind of shells in nature and their importance in our environment, along with a fun craft! Ages 8-11.  To register, call the Library at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

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...