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October 2021

Tue 5
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 5
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.

Tue 5
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.

Tue 5
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!

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

Outdoor Halloween Escape Room

Acorn Public Library District

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...

Wed 6
October 6, 2021 @ 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Book Cover Bingo

Be the first to say "Bingo!" in this library version of the game and win prizes!  All Ages.  Registration begins September 22 by calling 708-687-3700 or emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Thu 7
October 7, 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 7
October 7, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM 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 7
October 7, 2021 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

Conference Room

The Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group will hold their monthly meeting in the Library’s Meeting Room. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please contact the Adult Services Department.

Sat 9
October 9, 2021 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Pruning Tools and Techniques for Trees, Shrubs and Ornamental Grasses

Zoom

Gardeners: be on the "cutting edge" of practicing prudent pruning. The proper pruning cut with the correct pruning tool will be discussed. Kathleen Obirek, landscape designer and educator, will show you the best pruning tools and how to use and...

Mon 11
October 11, 2021 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Halloween Canvas Panels Craft Kit

We’ll provide you with a mini canvas, paint, and a brush. You can choose to design a jack-o-lantern, Frankenstein, a ghost, or a vampire. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.   

Tue 12
October 12, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Little Builders

Join us for an open play group where kids can create and build using different materials such as mega blocks, building shapes, play dough and other age appropriate materials. Registration begins September 28, but calling 708-687-3700 or emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

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