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February 2023

Fri 3
February 1 @ 8:00 AM - February 14 @ 5:00 PM

Letter to a Book Contest

Submit a love letter or a break-up letter to your favorite or least favorite book! Library staff will vote on their favorite letters and the winner will receive a small prize. Submit your entries to kspringer@acornlibrary.org by the end of...

Sat 4
February 4 @ 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Painting Class

Conference Room

Learn how to paint a Valentine's Day themed picture! Brushes, canvases, and paint will all be provided! Space is extremely limited and this event is for ages 18 and up only. All skill levels are welcome to attend. To register, please call the...

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

Valentine’s Gnome Craft Kit

We’ll provide you with a small pot, paint, and fabric to create a decorative gnome. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

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

3D Hot Air Balloon Valentine’s Card Kit

We’ll provide you with the materials to create a 3D hot air balloon valentine’s card. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

Wed 8
February 8 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saying Yes to Your Story: A Conversation with Kwame Alexander

Zoom

Join us on Zoom for an evening of inspiration and conversation with bestselling and award-winning children’s and young adult author and poet, Kwame Alexander, author of the Newbery Award winning book, The Crossover, Newbery Honor/Caldecott Medal winning book, The Undefeated,...

Thu 9
February 9 @ 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 9
February 9 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Habitat for Humanity Information Session

Meeting Room

Come and learn about the Habitat for Humanity Home Ownership program in this information session! They will cover information such as the criteria to qualify and the application process, and answer any questions you may have. To register, please call...

Wed 15
February 15 @ 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,...

Thu 16
February 16 @ 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...

Sat 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

Predict who you think will win the Oscars in this contest! Fill out a ballot online with your picks to win each category. After the results are announced on March 12th, we will tally up your points and the person...

Thu 23
February 23 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Thursday, repeating until February 23, 2023

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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...

March 2023

Wed 1
March 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

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