Holiday Photo Contest
Submit your holiday themed photos to enter this contest! Email your entries to kspringer@acornlibrary.org by Monday, December 27th. Library staff will vote on their favorites, and the winner will receive a prize!
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Tween/Teen Connect 4 Tournament
Tween/Teen Connect 4 Tournament
Ages 9 and Up Compete to win a small prize! To register, call the Youth Services Department at m708-687-3700, or email Jen at jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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Genealogy Drop-In *CANCELLED*
Genealogy Drop-In *CANCELLED*
Need assistance with your genealogy research? Patty Higgins from the South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society is available to answer your questions here at Acorn on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information about SSGHS, visit www.ssghs.org
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Kids Craft Kit-Snowman
Create an adorable snowman! Kits available starting Jan. 3. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
January STEAM Kit – Salt Crystal Tree
Grow your own salt crystal tree while learning about super saturation! Kits available starting Jan. 3. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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New Year’s Resolution Kit
New Year’s Resolution Kit
Looking to stay organized this year? In this kit, we’ll provide you with a blackboard easel you can paint, a small journal to decorate, and a pen. You can use this kit to keep organized and focus on your goals...
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Family Bingo
Family Bingo
Be the first to say ‘Bingo!’ in the game and win prizes! All Ages. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Genealogy Drop-In *CANCELLED*
Genealogy Drop-In *CANCELLED*
Need assistance with your genealogy research? Patty Higgins from the South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society is available to answer your questions here at Acorn on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information about SSGHS, visit www.ssghs.org
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Eating the Rainbow: The Plant Based Way
Eating the Rainbow: The Plant Based Way
Learn simple tips on how to incorporate whole plant foods to each meal and enjoy the health benefits of a plant based diet. Includes additional online resources to scientific data, documentaries, and physician interviews. All recipes are free of...
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Tween/Teen Board Game Night
Tween/Teen Board Game Night
Come play a game from our collection of board, card and trivia games! Ages 9 and Up. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group
Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group
The Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group will hold their monthly meeting in the Library’s Meeting Room. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please contact the Adult Services Department.
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Tot Art-Snowflakes
Tot Art-Snowflakes
Do you have a creative toddler? Join us for Tot Art where we will create an art project based on a monthly theme that is perfect for little hands. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. To register, call the Youth Services...
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Winter Gnomes Craft Kit
Winter Gnomes Craft Kit
We’ll provide you with a small pot, paint, and fabric to create a decorative gnome. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
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Little Builders
Little Builders
Join us for open play where kids can create and build using different materials such as mega blocks, building shapes and other age appropriate materials. Up to age 6 with a caregiver. To register call the Youth Services Desk at...
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Achieve 2022: A Vision and Goal Setting Workshop
Achieve 2022: A Vision and Goal Setting Workshop
2022 will be the year that your new year resolutions make it past January 31st! Achieve 2022 walks you through envisioning your goals and what you want for your future self. We'll then take your vision and break that vision...
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STEAM Club
STEAM Club
Join us for hands-on activities, learning and fun! To register, call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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Lapsit Story Time
Lapsit Story Time
Join us for some stories, songs, activities and play time! This story time is for babies and toddlers along with a caregiver. To register, all the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, activities and a craft! For preschoolers with a caregiver. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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Picture Book Mini Golf
Picture Book Mini Golf
Come and play mini golf on a course we set up in the Library! All ages, registration required.
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Winter Painting
Winter Painting
Join us to paint a winter landscape! All supplies will be provided and we will use a video with guided instructions to paint this. Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email...
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Family Minute To Win It
Family Minute To Win It
Can your family complete silly games in under 60 seconds? Start the new year off right with the family edition of Minute to Win It! All ages. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 78-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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Versiti Blood Drive
Versiti Blood Drive
Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will be holding a mobile blood drive in the library's parking lot from 3-6:30 pm. Please consider donating blood, especially since January is National Blood Donor Month! To schedule your appointment, visit the Versiti Blood...
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Story Time Fun
Story Time Fun
Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft. Registration begins two weeks prior, ending when full. Ages 3-8. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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Lapsit Story Time
Lapsit Story Time
Join us for some stories, songs, activities and play time! This story time is for babies and toddlers along with a caregiver. To register, all the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, activities and a craft! For preschoolers with a caregiver. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3 events,
3 events,
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Family Art-Watercolor Crayon Resist Snowflakes
Family Art-Watercolor Crayon Resist Snowflakes
Enjoy a story and art making for the whole family! This month's story will be "The Story of Snowflake and Inkdrop" Illustrated by Simona Mulazzani and then we will all make Watercolor Crayon Resist Snowflakes. All ages. To register, call...
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STEAM Club
STEAM Club
Join us for hands-on activities, learning and fun! To register, call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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An Evening With Silvia Moreno-Garcia
An Evening With Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The bestselling and award-winning author of Mexican Gothic discusses her newest book, Velvet Was the Night, and her genre-defying mashups of cultural noir and Lovecraftian horror. Velvet Was the Night is one of The New York Times' 100 Notable Books...
4 events,
Lapsit Story Time
Lapsit Story Time
Join us for some stories, songs, activities and play time! This story time is for babies and toddlers along with a caregiver. To register, all the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, activities and a craft! For preschoolers with a caregiver. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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Valentine’s Day Mason Jars
Valentine’s Day Mason Jars
Paint a Valentine’s themed mason jar! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Genealogy Drop-In *CANCELLED*
Genealogy Drop-In *CANCELLED*
Need assistance with your genealogy research? Patty Higgins from the South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society is available to answer your questions here at Acorn on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information about SSGHS, visit www.ssghs.org
3 events,
Lapsit Story Time
Lapsit Story Time
Join us for some stories, songs, activities and play time! This story time is for babies and toddlers along with a caregiver. To register, all the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, activities and a craft! For preschoolers with a caregiver. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group
Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group
The Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group will hold their monthly meeting in the Library’s Meeting Room. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please contact the Adult Services Department.