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April 2022

Fri 29
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.

Fri 29
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.

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

Acorn Public Library District

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. 

Wed 4
May 4 @ 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 4
May 4 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Craft Night

Meeting Room

Stop by and use what supplies we have available to make your own creation! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.

Thu 5
May 5 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

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 7
May 7 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Mother’s Day Tea Party

Acorn Public Library District

Enjoy an afternoon of stories, games and celebrating  your mom, grandma, aunt or other special lady! Light refreshments will be served.  To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.

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