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January 2022

Sat 29
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.

Sat 29
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.

February 2022

Tue 1
February 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

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 2
February 2 @ 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 2
February 2 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Valentine’s Day Mason Jars

Meeting Room

Paint a Valentine’s themed mason jar! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

Thu 3
February 3 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit Story Time

Join us for some stories, songs, activities and play time!  This story time is for babies and toddlers along with a caregiver.  To register, all the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Thu 3
February 3 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

3-5 Yr Old Story Time

Join us for stories, songs, activities and a craft! For preschoolers with a caregiver.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Thu 3
February 3 @ 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.

Mon 7
February 7 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Origami Hearts Bookmark Craft Kit

We’ll provide you with origami paper and instructions to fold a heart bookmark. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

Mon 7
February 7 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Q-Tip Painted Heart Art Craft Kit

We’ll provide you with paper to cut out a heart, a Q-tip and paint for you to decorate it. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

Wed 9
February 9 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed 9
February 9 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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