Tween/Teen Game Night
Come to the library to play a game from our extensive collection! Ages 9 and up. To register starting Sept. 8, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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Julia Child Portrayal
Meeting RoomIn the 1960s, thousands tuned in every week to watch Julia Child demonstrate the art of French cooking on television. Actress and scholar Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. brings the iconic French Chef to life in this portrayal, where Child discusses everything...
Bean Art Craft
Meeting RoomWe’ll provide you with a canvas and beans so you can create your own design! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Kit
Acorn Public Library DistrictWe’ll provide you with popsicle sticks and paint to create a scarecrow. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Halloween Tube Figures Kit
Acorn Public Library DistrictWe’ll provide you with paint and a toilet paper tube to create a Halloween figure. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Halloween Outdoor Escape Room
Acorn Public Library DistrictStop by the Adult Services desk to receive a list of clues that will lead you to different locations outside of the library. Each location will have a puzzle for you to solve. Write the answers on your clue sheet...
October STEAM Kit-Dancing Frankenworms
Watch candy come alive with this creepy science experiment that teaches about acids and bases! To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
October Kids Craft Kit-Acorn
Make an adorable acorn person! To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
Halloween Haunted Reading Program
Acorn Public Library DistrictSign up in the Youth Services Department and get a haunted house reading log! Read in at least three rooms of your house and return your decorated haunted house coloring sheet to the Youth Services Desk for a prize! All...
Virtual Event: Cook Along With Chef Kristyn Slick: Perfectly Pumpkin
ZoomGet ready to diffuse that autumnal vibe throughout your kitchen and fuel your fall spirit with Pumpkin Butter Roll Cookies and Pumpkin Pasta. Cook along with Chef Kristyn Slick in your own kitchen. This event will be hosted on Zoom....
Acorn Family Book Club
All Ages 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...
Halloween Wreath Craft
Meeting RoomJoin us to create a Halloween wreath! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.