Candy Bar Bingo
Join us for bingo that have the sweetest of prizes-candy! Each player should bring a full sized candy bar to participate. The program will be held outside, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Space is limited. ...
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Virtual Murder Mystery
We will post a virtual Murder Mystery to our Facebook page on Saturday, June 26 at 2:00PM! You can go through at your own pace to solve the crime!
Petting Zoo
Get up close and personal with some adorable goats, sheep, chickens, geese and pigs! Registration starts June 12. To register email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
Rock Painting Kits
We’ll provide you with a rock to decorate, paint, and a brush and you do the creating! To request a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org or fill out this form.
Tween/Teen Virtual Skribbl.io
Email bconte@acornlibrary.org for a link and instructions on how to join the game, starting June 14.
Kids Painting Party
Create a painting by using a Jackson Pollock-inspired splattering technique! Space is limited. Children ages 7-12 can be registered starting June 16 by emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or calling the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700. Once registered, if your child cannot attend,...
Mind Games
In this engaging program, William Pack explores the real science of how our brains trick us into seeing and believing things that don't exist. You'll experience how optical illusions work, why people fall for scams, and how we make thousands...
Grab and GO STEAM July-DIY Bursting Fireworks
Back by popular demand! Learn about chemical reactions with this fun, colorful experiment! This Take and Make Kit is available starting July 1. To reserve a kit email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 June 1 or...
Children’s Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the sunshine! Call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to register starting June 17.
Outdoor Olympic Games Obstacle Course
How well do you think you will do in our obstacle course that will include puzzle solving, jumping, crawling and balancing all while timed? Find out! Space is limited. Children ages 9 and Up can register starting June 17 by...
Barcodes Nonfiction Book Club
The Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group will hold their monthly meeting in the Library’s Meeting Room to discuss Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please contact the Adult Services Department.
Favorite Harry Potter Character Tournament: Round 1
Vote on different Harry Potter character match-ups each week to help us determine the victor! Rounds will be posted weekly to our Facebook page and you have the entire week to cast your vote. We’ll announce the results on Monday,...