Rock Garden
Paint a rock and place it in our outdoor rock garden! We supply the rock, you supply the paint. To request a rock email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 starting June 1.
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7 events,
Kids Take and Make Craft-Colorful Butterfly
Each kit with supplies and instructions will be available to be reserved for pick up starting starting June 1. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 starting June 1.
Grab and GO STEAM June-Butterfly Science
Learn some cool butterfly facts, experience what it’s like to see a like a butterfly, and then try a fun pollination experiment. This Take and Make Kit is available starting June 1. To reserve a kit email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call...
Tween/Teen Take and Make Craft-Confetti Cup
Each kit with supplies and instructions will be available to be reserved for pick up starting starting June 14. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 starting June 14.
Outdoor Escape Room
Stop 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...
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.
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Tween/Teen Virtual Skribbl.io
Tween/Teen Virtual Skribbl.io
Email bconte@acornlibrary.org for a link and instructions on how to join the game, starting June 14.
7 events,
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Kids Painting Party
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,...
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Mind Games
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...
5 events,
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...
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Children’s Story Time
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.
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Outdoor Olympic Games Obstacle Course
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...
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Barcodes Nonfiction Book Club
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.
2 events,
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,...
4 events,
Bad Art Contest
We will provide you with a random bag of craft supplies and challenge you to create the most terrible art you can. Once you are done, submit a picture of your entry to kspringer@acornlibrary.org by Saturday, July 31st at 5PM...
Kids Craft Take and Make Kit-Firefly Craft
Each kit with supplies and instructions will be available to be reserved for pick up starting starting July 1. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 starting July 6.
Bookmark Coloring Craft Kit
We will provide you with a bookmark and two colored markers for you to decorate it. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org or fill out this form.
3 events,
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Children’s Story Time
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 24 .
3 events,
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Summer Outdoor Movie Series
Summer Outdoor Movie Series
Join us for outdoor movies on Friday evenings! We’ll show some of your favorites on the big screen! Individually wrapped snacks and water will be served. Feel free to bring your own snacks! Be sure to bring a blanket or...
3 events,
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Painting Plants of Summer
Painting Plants of Summer
Learn how to paint a picture featuring summer plants! Brushes, canvases, and paint will all be provided! Adults of all skill levels are welcome to attend. Space is extremely limited and this class is for ages 18 and up. To...
5 events,
Tween/Teen Take and Make Craft-Painting CDs
Each kit with supplies and instructions will be available to be reserved for pick up starting starting July 12. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 starting July 12.
Blackboard Easel Paint Kit
We will provide you with a wooden blackboard easel, paint, and a brush so you can paint and decorate your own easel to display in your home! Supplies are limited. To request a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org or fill out...
Favorite Harry Potter Character Tournament: Round 2
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,...
5 events,
Story Time Fun- The Beach
A video of Ms. Regina reading some fun stories around this theme and then she will demonstrate how to make the craft featured in the video. The video will be posted on Acorn’s Facebook page on July 13 and is...
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Outdoor Strength Class
Outdoor Strength Class
Join us for an outdoor strength class! Space is limited. Please bring your own mat. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org or fill out this form.
6 events,
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Museum of Science and Industry STEAM Club
Museum of Science and Industry STEAM Club
STEAM Club with the museum is back in-person! Space is limited. Children ages 7-12 can register starting on June 30 by emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or calling the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700. Once registered, if your child cannot attend, you must...
6 events,
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Children’s Story Time
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 July 1.
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Virtual TAG Meeting
Virtual TAG Meeting
The group meets to discuss upcoming volunteer opportunities and programming ideas for tweens and teens. Email bconte@acornlibrary.org for a link to join the meeting.
6 events,
Virtual Cooking for Kids-Raspberry Ice Cream in a Bag
Ms. Joy and her adorable helpers will show us how to make some tasty summer treats! A video of how to make the snacks will be posted on our Facebook page and can be viewed any time thereafter.
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Tall Tales and Silly Songs Music Show
Tall Tales and Silly Songs Music Show
Join Todd Downing for a lively show of kids' tunes, wild dancing and fun! Registration starts July 3. To register call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
6 events,
Favorite Harry Potter Character Tournament: Round 3
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,...
Virtual “Reading Colors Your World” Scavenger Hunt
We will send you a list of twenty items and you will have until Monday, July 26th, to hunt for these items and submit pictures you take of them. You will be entered into a drawing for a prize for...
5 events,
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Outdoor Zumba Class
Outdoor Zumba Class
Join us for an outdoor Zumba class! Space is limited. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org or fill out this form.
4 events,
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Children’s Story Time
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 July 8.
4 events,
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Candy Bar Bingo
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. ...
4 events,
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Shred Event
Shred Event
The Library is offering this document destruction event to patrons who have sensitive documents to recycle. Paper documents must be brought to the event in either paper shopping bags or standard size cardboard boxes. The cost will be $1.00 for...
5 events,
Favorite Harry Potter Character Tournament: Final Round
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,...
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Hula Hoop Fun Contest
Hula Hoop Fun Contest
Show off your hula hooping skills and win a hula hoop! Space is limited. Children ages 7 and up can register starting July 12 by emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or calling the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700. Once registered, if your child...
4 events,
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Outdoor Bingo
Outdoor Bingo
Join us for an hour of outdoor Bingo! The winner of each game will have their name entered into a drawing to win a gift card at the end of the event. To register, email kspringer@acornlibrary.org or fill out this...
4 events,
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Museum of Science and Industry STEAM Club
Museum of Science and Industry STEAM Club
STEAM Club with the museum is back in-person! Space is limited. Children ages 7-12 can register starting on July 14 by emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or calling the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700. Once registered, if your child cannot attend, you must...
4 events,
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Children’s Story Time
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 July 15.
4 events,
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Summer Outdoor Movie Series
Summer Outdoor Movie Series
Join us for outdoor movies on Friday evenings! We’ll show some of your favorites on the big screen! Individually wrapped snacks and water will be served. Feel free to bring your own snacks! Be sure to bring a blanket or...
4 events,
Harry Potter Virtual Escape Room
In honor of Harry Potter's birthday, participate in this themed virtual escape room posted to our Facebook page. This game is best viewed on a computer, but can be played on a mobile device as well.