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November 2020
Wed 4
November 2, 2020 @ 10:00 AM - November 25, 2020 @ 5:00 PM

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-DIY Popsicle Catapult

This kit features a bit of history of this ancient, simple machine and also explains potential and kinetic energy. Once you make your catapult, see how far you can make your pom pom fly!  Call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to...

Wed 4
November 4, 2020 @ 3:00 PM - November 8, 2020 @ 4:30 PM

Story Time Fun-Frogs

Acorn's Facebook Page

Ms. Regina will be reading books about amphibians, and you can pick up the craft kit to make your own cute frog! Call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to request a craft kit starting Nov. 2. Video of the story time...

Wed 4
November 4, 2020 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Meditation for Peace and Well Being

Zoom

Join Umesh Bhatia, long time meditator, for this engaging workshop. During this program, he will share simple techniques (explained and practiced during the session) that can help us achieve a lasting state of peace and happiness. For new or advanced...

Thu 5
November 5, 2020

Trivia Thursday

Acorn's Facebook Page

Each week, we’ll post short trivia quizzes to test your knowledge about various subjects, topics, and themes. Visit Acorn's Facebook page on Thursdays at 2:00PM to find the link to the quiz.

Thu 5
November 5, 2020 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fun!  Video of the story time will be posted on our Facebook page and can be viewed any time thereafter.

Thu 5
November 5, 2020 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Talented Tweens and Teens Virtual Talent Show

Zoom

Do you have a unique talent or skill? Maybe your pet does! Show off your abilities at our virtual show! Email Ms. Becky at bconte@acornlibrary.org to get a link to participate.

Thu 5
November 5, 2020 @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Club

Zoom

The Barcodes Nonfiction Book Club will hold their monthly meeting on Zoom. This month, they will be discussing American Fire by Monica Hesse. You can reserve a copy by contacting the Adult Services desk. If you are interested in attending...

Mon 9
November 9, 2020

Thanksgiving Food Tournament: Round 2

Acorn's Facebook Page

Vote on match-ups for your favorite Thanksgiving foods to help us determine which one is the most delicious! Posts will be scheduled weekly on Mondays at 10AM to Acorn's Facebook page and you will have the entire week to cast...

Mon 9
November 9, 2020

Holiday eCookbook

Send us your recipes and we will compile them together to create a holiday themed electronic cookbook! Send in your submissions by Monday, November 30th to kspringer@acornlibrary.org. We’ll send each contributor a copy via email and post the finished product...

Mon 9
November 9, 2020

Tween Craft-DIY Leaf Bowl

Create this cute bowl out of the kit you can reserve at the library! Call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary to reserve a kit starting Nov. 9.

Mon 9
November 9, 2020

Six Word Stories

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November is National Novel Writing Month. To promote creative writing, we will post a word each Monday of the month at 10AM and challenge you to write a six word story that uses or is inspired by that word. We’ll...

Wed 11
November 11, 2020 @ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Conference Room
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