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August 2022

Wed 17
August 1 @ 8:00 AM - August 31 @ 5:00 PM

August STEAM Kit-Galaxy Science

Learn about the Milky Way and then do a fun galaxy experiment!  To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department starting August 1.

Wed 17
August 1 @ 8:00 AM - August 31 @ 5:00 PM

Kids Craft Kit-Handprint Frog

Make a cute little frog with your own handprints!  To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department starting August 1.

Thu 18
August 18 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

TAG

Does meeting new friends and hanging out with your peers while planning volunteer activities sound interesting to you? The TAG group volunteers at the library and in the community on a monthly basis as opportunities present themselves. Come join the...

Thu 18
August 18 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

TAG

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!  Ages 11-17. To register starting, August 4 by calling the Youth Services Department or emailing...

Fri 19
August 19 @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Preschool Lab

Join us for hands on sensory play and activities!  Ages 2-5.  To register starting August 5, call the Youth Services Department or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Fri 19
August 19 @ 8:30 PM

Outdoor Movie Night- “Diary of A Wimpy Kid”

Join us for an outdoor movie!  Snacks and water will be served.  Feel free to being your own snacks, and a chair or something comfy to sit on.  To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.

Sat 20
August 20 @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Lego Club

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 starting August 6, call the Youth Services Department or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Sat 27
August 27 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Library Mini Golf

Drop in and play mini golf in the Youth Services Department on our book themed course!  All ages.  No registration required.

September 2022

Tue 6
September 6 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Galaxy Science

Learn about the Milky Way and do a fun starry night jar activity. You will also get to experience what a galaxy looks like as the ceiling transforms into a colorful, starry galaxy!  Ages 7-10.  To register starting August 16,...

Wed 7
September 7 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

Need assistance with your genealogy research? Patty Higgins from the South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society is available to answer your questions here at Acorn on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information about SSGHS, visit www.ssghs.org

Wed 14
September 14 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed 14
September 14 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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