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May 2022

Sun 29
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 29
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.

June 2022

Wed 1
June 1 - June 30

June Steam Kit-Firefly Science

Acorn Public Library District

Discover what makes a firefly light up and then do a fun glow stick experiment! To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department starting the 1st of each month.

Wed 1
June 1 @ 8:00 AM - June 30 @ 5:00 PM

Outdoor Escape Room

Acorn Public Library District

Stop by the Adult Services desk to receive a list of clues that will lead you to different locations outside of the library. Each location will have a puzzle for you to solve. Write the answers on your clue sheet...

Wed 1
June 1 @ 8:00 AM - June 30 @ 5:00 PM

Pride Month Trivia Contest

Acorn's Facebook Page

Take this trivia quiz that we will post a link to on our Facebook page! Then provide your contact details once you've completed it. Those with the most correct answers will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift...

Wed 1
June 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

Thu 2
June 2 @ 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Kids Campfire Craft

Join us for this cute craft!  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.  If you cannot make it, no worries, they will be available as Take and Make Kits starting June 3.

Thu 2
June 2 @ 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 3
June 3 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Senior Chair Yoga

Join us for fitness classes for seniors! Space is limited. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

Mon 6
June 6 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pipe Cleaner Cacti Kit

Acorn Public Library District

We’ll provide you with pipe cleaners and instructions to create your own cacti. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

Mon 6
June 6 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tissue Paper Canvas Art Kit

Acorn Public Library District

We’ll provide you with a canvas panel and tissue paper to create your own art. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

Mon 6
June 6 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Italian Conversation Group

Conference Room

Join us for a casual Italian conversation group led by Oak Forest resident Franco Lafiandra. All skill levels are welcome. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.

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