Join us for a special evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer, the award-winning author of "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants." In this insightful and inspiring talk, Robin will share her unique perspective on the interconnectedness...
Meet up with all your story time friends for some stories, songs, rhymes, bubbles and playtime! Ages birth-2 and 1/2 years. To register for the 7 week session, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Join us for stories, songs, bubbles and sidewalk chalk on the south lawn on the upper level of the Library. All ages. To register for the 7 week session, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Make a friendship bracelet for your bestie or yourself! Ages 9 and up. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org with your child's name, age and phone number/email address.
When it comes to African American History in Chicago, some people know about Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable, and everyone knows about Barack Obama, but what about all the people, places and events in-between? To learn more about this rich history...
Learn about science through hands on activities perfect for little scientists! Ages 3-5. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org with your child's name, age and phone number/email address.
Friends of the Library Book Sale.
Come to see a variety of unusual and exotic animals up close and personal! Presented by Animal Quest. All ages. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org with your family's name, number of people attending, ...
Come together as a community to create yummy recipes and a new friendships. Ages 6-9. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org with your child's name, age and phone number/email address.
Fasten your uniform buttons and get ready to travel back to the golden age of air travel. In the 1960s, when jets were new, the stewardess was an all-American fantasy: hostess, nurse, cook, therapist and even sex symbol. In this...
Celebrate this iconic children’s author with stories, games, crafts and a raffle of his books and other goodies! All ages. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org with your child's name, age and phone number/email...
Beginning June 14, families with kids 18 and younger can stop by Acorn Library each Wednesday for a free meal kit. Each kit will contain 2-3 days of shelf stable food. Any individual 18 and under is eligible to receive...
