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...
Register to paint a paver to decorate the outside of the library! Families are encouraged to create a design together.
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.
Register to paint a paver to decorate the outside of the library! Families are encouraged to create a design together.
Join us and make a bracelet perfect for the 4th of July! 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 address.
Learn how to become a better babysitter! You'll learn how to stay safe, provide care for young children and infants, and how to choose age appropriate activities. Please bring a doll if you have one. Each participant will receive a...
This fun STEAM kit involves a colorful exploding chemical reaction! Kits are available starting July 1. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
If you missed our in person craft, pick up a kit to make your own patriotic bracelet! Kits are available starting July 1. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Early learning stations are at each stop on this train! After completing all the stops along the route, your child will earn a small incentive for learning with us! All ages. No registration required.
