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December 2021

Sun 19
November 22, 2021 @ 8:00 AM - December 27, 2021 @ 5:00 PM

Holiday Photo Contest

Submit your holiday themed photos to enter this contest! Email your entries to kspringer@acornlibrary.org by Monday, December 27th. Library staff will vote on their favorites, and the winner will receive a prize! 

Sun 19
December 1, 2021 @ 8:00 AM - December 20, 2021 @ 5:00 PM

Ugly Santa Hat Decorating Contest

We’ll provide you with a Santa hat for you to decorate however you would like! Submit a photo of your entry to kspringer@acornlibrary.org by Monday, December 20th. Library staff will vote on their favorites, and the winner will receive a...

Sun 19
December 1, 2021 @ 8:00 AM - December 20, 2021 @ 5:00 PM

Wreath Decorating Contest

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We’ll provide you with a hoop to create a wreath, and you can decorate it however you would like. Submit a photo of your entry to kspringer@acornlibrary.org by Monday, December 20th. Library staff will vote on their favorites, and the...

Mon 20
December 20, 2021 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ugly Sweater Party

Acorn Public Library District

All Ages Make your own ugly sweater!  You bring a sweater/sweatshirt/t-shirt and we provide the supplies to make it ugly. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email Jen at jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Tue 21
December 21, 2021 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Story Time Fun

Ages 3-8 Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email Jen at jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Tue 28
December 28, 2021 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tween/Teen Connect 4 Tournament

Acorn Public Library District

Ages 9 and Up Compete to win a small prize! To register, call the Youth Services Department at m708-687-3700, or email Jen at jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

January 2022

Sat 1
January 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

Conference Room

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

Mon 3
January 3 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

New Year’s Resolution Kit

Looking to stay organized this year? In this kit, we’ll provide you with a blackboard easel you can paint, a small journal to decorate, and a pen. You can use this kit to keep organized and focus on your goals...

Mon 3
January 3 @ 8:00 AM - January 31 @ 5:00 PM

January STEAM Kit – Salt Crystal Tree

Grow your own salt crystal tree while learning about super saturation!  Kits available starting Jan. 3.  To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Mon 3
January 3 @ 8:00 AM - January 31 @ 5:00 PM

Kids Craft Kit-Snowman

Create an adorable snowman! Kits available starting Jan. 3.  To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Wed 5
January 5 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Family Bingo

Be the first to say ‘Bingo!’ in the game and win prizes! All Ages. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Wed 5
January 5 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

Conference Room

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

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