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January 2023

Thu 5
January 3 @ 8:00 AM - January 31 @ 5:00 PM

January STEAM Kit-It’s Snowing!

Learn some cool facts about snow and do a fun snowflake craft. Kits available starting Jan. 3.  To request a kit email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk Jan. 3 or after.

Thu 5
January 5 @ 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.

Mon 9
January 9 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Snowman Craft Kit

We’ll provide you with a paper tube, paint, and accessories to create a snowman. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.

Mon 9
January 9 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pine Cone Snowy Owl Craft Kit

We’ll provide you with a pine cone and other materials to create a snowy owl. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

Mon 9
January 9 @ 8:00 AM - January 31 @ 5:00 PM

Winter Scavenger Hunt

Acorn Public Library District

Stop by the Adult Services desk to receive a list of clues that will take you on a winter themed scavenger hunt around the library. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a small prize!

Tue 10
January 10 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tech Time

Acorn Public Library District

Book a fifteen minute time slot with an Adult Services staff member to answer your technology questions or to direct you to reputable sources of evaluative information. Registration is required. Tech Time sessions cannot offer legal, medical, or tax advice,...

Wed 11
January 11 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Inciting Joy: A Conversation with Ross Gay

Zoom

Kick off your new year with a conversation about joy with best-selling essayist and award-winning poet Ross Gay. An exploration of the joy we incite when we turn our attention to what we love and what brings us together, Ross...

Tue 17
January 17 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Little Yogis Story Time

Acorn Public Library District

Bring your yoga mat for stories, yoga poses and mindful fun!  Story Time is followed by an open playtime.  Ages 3-6.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Tue 17
January 17 @ 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Story Time Fun

Acorn Public Library District

Ms. Regina has a fantastically cute Story Time Fun planned! You will learn all about hibernation through fun books and get to create your own cozy hibernating bear craft!  Ages 3-8. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

Wed 18
January 18 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Retirement Readiness

Meeting Room

Casey Wealth Management of Orland Park will discuss the key phases of financial planning with particular emphasis on Social Security preparation. Come spend an evening with us to discover proven financial planning tips in a straightforward and down-to-earth atmosphere. To...

Thu 19
January 19 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit Story Time

Join us for our story time for our youngest patrons and their caregivers!  We will sing, dance, read short books, and have fun!  Story time is followed by an open playtime.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700...

Thu 19
January 19 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

3-5 Yr Old Story Time

Acorn Public Library District

We will read stories, sing, dance, make crafts and other early literacy activities! This preschool story time is perfect for kids ages 3-5 years old. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

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