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August 2022

Fri 19
August 19, 2022 @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Preschool Lab

Acorn Public Library District

Join us for hands on sensory play and activities!  Ages 2-5.  To register starting August 5, call the Youth Services Department or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Fri 19
August 19, 2022 @ 8:30 PM

Outdoor Movie Night- “Diary of A Wimpy Kid”

Acorn Public Library District

Join us for an outdoor movie!  Snacks and water will be served.  Feel free to being your own snacks, and a chair or something comfy to sit on.  To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.

Sat 20
August 20, 2022 @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Lego Club

Each meeting we will build around a theme, and your creation will be on display for the month in the Youth Services Department! Ages 6-12.  To register starting August 6, call the Youth Services Department or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Sat 27
August 27, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Library Mini Golf

Acorn Public Library District

Drop in and play mini golf in the Youth Services Department on our book themed course!  All ages.  No registration required.

September 2022

Thu 1
September 1, 2022 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

CD Scratch Art Kit

Acorn Public Library District

We’ll provide you with a CD and paint to paint a CD and create your own art on it. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

Thu 1
September 1, 2022 @ 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.

Tue 6
September 6, 2022 @ 6:30 PM

Galaxy Science Program

Acorn Public Library District

Learn all about our galaxy the Milky Way!  We will learn cool facts, make a starry night jar and take home our own galaxy slime. Ages 7-10.  To register, call the Youth Services Department or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Tue 6
September 6, 2022 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Galaxy Science

Acorn Public Library District

Learn about the Milky Way and do a fun starry night jar activity. You will also get to experience what a galaxy looks like as the ceiling transforms into a colorful, starry galaxy!  Ages 7-10.  To register starting August 16,...

Wed 7
September 7, 2022 @ 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Acorn Family Book Club- ‘Wonder’ by R.J. Palacio

Acorn Public Library District

  Join the Acorn Family Book Club! Visit the Youth Services Department about 4 weeks before the meeting date to check out a copy of the book club’s monthly pick. Families should read the book separately, or as a family,...

Wed 7
September 7, 2022 @ 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 7
September 7, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wind Chime Making

Meeting Room

Join us to create your own wind chime! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

Sat 10
September 10, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

All Aboard the Learning Train

Acorn Public Library District

Early learning stations are at each stop on this train!  After completing all the stops along the route, your child will earn a small incentive for learning with us! All Ages.  No registration required.

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