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April 2022

Tue 26
April 1 @ 8:00 AM - April 30 @ 5:00 PM

STEAM Kit-Rainbow Science

Acorn Public Library District

Create a colorful Skittles rainbow and learn about water stratification!  Kits available starting April 1.  To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Tue 26
April 1 @ 8:00 AM - April 30 @ 5:00 PM

Kids Craft Kit-Easter Basket

Create a cute spring craft!  Kits available starting April 1.  To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Wed 27
April 27 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

An Evening With Nick Offerman and Jeff Tweedy

Zoom

Join us for actor/humorist/woodworker Nick Offerman in conversation with musician/hiking buddy Jeff Tweedy. Best known for his breakout role as Ron Swanson in the hit TV series Parks and Recreation, actor and New York Times bestselling author Nick Offerman, originally...

Thu 28
April 28 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit Story Time and Play

This story time for babies and toddlers features lots of action rhymes, singing, fingerplays, and stories followed by playtime!  To register for the Spring session or an individual date, please email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 7087-687-3700.

Thu 28
April 28 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

3-5 Yr Old Story Time

This story time for preschoolers features lots of stories, action rhymes, singing, fingerplays, and a craft or activity!  To register for the Spring session or an individual date, please email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 7087-687-3700.

Thu 28
April 28 @ 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

Versiti Blood Drive

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will be holding a mobile blood drive in the library's parking lot from 3-6:30 pm. Please consider donating blood, especially since January is National Blood Donor Month! To schedule your appointment, visit the Versiti Blood...

Sat 30
April 30 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Dog Man Program

Acorn Public Library District

Learn how to draw Dog Man, find out which Dog Man character you are and take the K9 Sniff Test Challenge! To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org starting April 16. Ages 7 and Up.

May 2022

Sun 1
May 1 @ 8:00 AM - May 31 @ 5:00 PM

May STEAM Kit-Chromatography Flowers

Acorn Public Library District

What is chromatography? Discover what chromatography is by doing this fun STEAM activity; then turn your experiment into a cute bouquet of flowers!  Kits available throughout the month.  To request a kit email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk...

Sun 1
May 1 @ 8:00 AM - May 31 @ 5:00 PM

March Kids Craft Kit-Tulip Flower Basket

Make a cute spring craft!  Kits available thoughout the month.  To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

Sun 1
May 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 2
May 2 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

3D Tulips Craft Kit

We’ll provide you with paper patterns of tulips, instructions to fold them, and pipe cleaners for stems. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

Mon 2
May 2 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wine Cork Butterfly Craft Kit

We’ll provide you with a wine cork, paint, and supplies for wings to create a butterfly. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

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