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January 2022

Tue 4
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.

Tue 4
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

Wed 5
January 5 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Eating the Rainbow: The Plant Based Way

  Learn simple tips on how to incorporate whole plant foods to each meal and enjoy the health benefits of a plant based diet. Includes additional online resources to scientific data, documentaries, and physician interviews. All recipes are free of...

Thu 6
January 6 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Tween/Teen Board Game Night

Come play a game from our collection of board, card and trivia games! Ages 9 and Up.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Thu 6
January 6 @ 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.

Fri 7
January 7 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tot Art-Snowflakes

Do you have a creative toddler?  Join us for Tot Art where we will create an art project based on a monthly theme that is perfect for little hands.  Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.  To register, call the Youth Services...

Mon 10
January 10 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Winter Gnomes Craft Kit

We’ll provide you with a small pot, paint, and fabric to create a decorative gnome. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

Tue 11
January 11 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Little Builders

Join us for open play where kids can create and build using different materials such as mega blocks, building shapes and other age appropriate materials. Up to age 6 with a caregiver.  To register call the Youth Services Desk at...

Tue 11
January 11 @ 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Art Club

If you like to be creative, join us for art club!  We will be painting, learning about art and having fun! Ages 7 and up.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Tue 11
January 11 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Achieve 2022: A Vision and Goal Setting Workshop

Zoom

2022 will be the year that your new year resolutions make it past January 31st! Achieve 2022 walks you through envisioning your goals and what you want for your future self. We'll then take your vision and break that vision...

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