Art Club
If you like to be creative, join us for art club! We will be painting, learning about art and having fun! Ages 7 and up. To register call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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Hidden Gems: A Photographic Road Trip
Meeting RoomAuthor and amateur historian Pat Camalliere will show and describe photos from her personal visits to places in and near the Des Plaines River Valley. Although all are public and accessible, many area residents have been surprised to know their...
Lapsit Story and Playtime
Acorn Public Library DistrictShare books, sing, dance and play! Ages birth-2 and 1/2 yrs old. To register, call the Youth Services Desk or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3-5 Yr old Story Time
Acorn Public Library DistrictJoin us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and activities! To register, call the Youth Services Desk or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Diversiteen Book/Movie Club-Soul Surfer
Acorn Public Library DistrictThe group will read a book on their own, and then come in and we will have a brief discussion and then watch the movie version. Ages 11 and up.
Tummy Time Playdate
Acorn Public Library DistrictMultiple creative stations for babies in a relaxing environment. Drop in any time during the hour and stay as long as you like. Birth-18 mos. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
Local Author Spotlight Event: Veronica Tharpe
Meeting RoomJoin local author Veronica Tharpe as she speaks about her experience as a writer, her published novel Better Days, and its upcoming sequel. She will also have copies of her book available to sell and sign. To register, please call...
Game Club
Acorn Public Library DistrictJoin us to play a variety of board and card games! Ages 8-12. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Stories and STEAM-Tornado in a Jar
Acorn Public Library DistrictRead a story and complete a fun, hands-on activity! Ages 7-10. To register, call the Youth Services Desk or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
After Al: The Mob Moves into the Modern Era (Murder, Mayhem, and the Mob Part 2)
Meeting RoomIt's 1931...Capone's in jail… Prohibition is soon to be a memory. How is the Chicago Outfit going to reinvent itself now that its cash cow and "milk" are apparently gone? To learn more please join Clarence Goodman. To register, please...
May Craft Kit-Flower Pot Craft
Make a cute and festive craft! To request a kit, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
May STEAM Kit-Bleeding Blossoms
Make these cute paper flowers while learning about capillary action. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.