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June 2022

Sun 26
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.

Sun 26
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...

Sun 26
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...

Tue 28
June 28 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Firefly Science

Acorn Public Library District

What makes a firefly light up?  Find out in this program and also make your own glowing firefly jar.  Ages 7-10.  Registration starts June 14.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Thu 30
June 30 @ 9:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit and Play Time

Acorn Public Library District

Babies and Toddlers can join us in the Story Time Room for songs, rhymes, fun and games!  To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.

Thu 30
June 30 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Outdoor Story Time

Kids and families can join us outside for a fun and interactive story time with outdoor play.  All Ages.  To register call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Thu 30
June 30 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Kids Craft-Exploring Binoculars

Join us to make your own pair of binoculars!  All ages.  Registration starts June 16 by emailing jmarquadt@acornlibrary.org or calling 708-687-3700.  If you cannot make it, no worries! We will have the craft available as take and make kits starting...

Thu 30
June 30 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

An Evening With Michelle Zauner

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Michelle Zauner, the indie rock star of Japanese Breakfast fame, discusses her music career and her bestselling book Crying in H Mart. Her memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity was a New...

July 2022

Fri 1
July 1 @ 8:00 AM - July 31 @ 5:00 PM

July STEAM Kit-DIY Firework

This kit always a favorite!  Learn about chemical reactions and have fun making your own film canister firework! To request a kit starting July 1, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org for call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.

Fri 1
July 1 @ 8:00 AM - July 31 @ 5:00 PM

Kids Craft Kit-Binoculars

To request a kit starting July 1, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org for call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.

Wed 6
July 6 @ 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Stuffy Overnight Campout

Acorn Public Library District

Drop off your stuffy to have a fun campout at the library!  We will document all the fun activities your stuffy does and you will get a treat bag when you pick it up. All ages.  To register, call the...

Wed 6
July 6 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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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

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