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September 2021

Sun 26
September 1, 2021 @ 8:00 AM - September 30, 2021 @ 5:00 PM

Grab and Go STEAM Kit- Pop Rock Science

Learn about how Pop Rocks are made and then do a fun experiment to determine if this unique candy has enough gas to inflate a balloon!  Kits available starting Sept. 1 by calling the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or...

Sun 26
September 1, 2021 @ 8:00 AM - September 30, 2021 @ 5:00 PM

Take and Make Kids Craft Kit-Apple

Make a cute fall craft with our Apple Coffee Filter Craft kit!  Kits available starting September 1 by calling 708-687-3700.

Sun 26
September 13, 2021 @ 8:00 AM - September 30, 2021 @ 5:00 PM

Mindfulness Nature Walk

Acorn Public Library District

Take some time to relax and destress on this planned walk on the library’s grounds. Stop by the Adult Services desk to receive a guide to each station or print the guide we will post online. If you submit the...

Sun 26
September 15, 2021 @ 9:00 AM - October 15, 2021 @ 9:00 PM

Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia Contest

Take this trivia quiz in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! Enter your contact information after you’ve taken the quiz. Those with the most correct answers will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card. You will have until...

Tue 28
September 28, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bingo

Acorn Public Library District

Join us for bingo for an hour! The winner of each game will have their name entered into a drawing to win a gift card at the end of the hour. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

Thu 30
September 30, 2021 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Lapsit Story Time

Join us for songs, fingerplays, movement activities, stories and lots of fun! Ideal for very young children, up to ages 2 1/2 with a caregiver. To register email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

Thu 30
September 30, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 AM on Thursday, repeating until November 4, 2021

Recurring

3-5 Yr Old Story Time

Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, a craft and lots of fun! To register email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

Thu 30
September 30, 2021 @ 2:00 PM

Banned Books Quiz

We’ll post this fun quiz in honor of Banned Books Week to our Facebook page!

October 2021

Fri 1
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021

October Steam Kit – Wizard’s Potion

Learn the history of magic potions and do a bubbly experiment that teaches about exothermic reactions!  Kits available starting Oct. 1 by calling 708-687-3700 or emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Fri 1
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021

October Kids Craft Kit-Pumpkin

Make a cute paper 3D pumpkin! Kits available starting Oct. 1 by calling 708-687-3700 or emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Fri 1
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021

Halloween Book Haunted Reading Program

Sign up in the Youth Services Department and get a haunted house reading log!  Read in at least three rooms of your house and return your decorated haunted house coloring sheet to the Youth Services Desk for a prize!

Fri 1
October 1, 2021 @ 9:00 AM - October 30, 2021 @ 5:00 PM

Outdoor Halloween Escape Room

Stop by the Adult Services desk to receive a list of clues that will lead you to different locations outside of the library. Each location will have a puzzle for you to solve. Write the answers on your clue sheet...

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