Take and Make Kids Craft Kit-Apple
Make a cute fall craft with our Apple Coffee Filter Craft kit! Kits available starting September 1 by calling 708-687-3700.
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Grab and Go STEAM Kit- Pop Rock Science
Learn about how Pop Rocks are made and then do a fun experiment to determine if this unique candy has enough gas to inflate a balloon! Kits available starting Sept. 1 by calling the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or...
Mindfulness Nature Walk
Take some time to relax and destress on this planned walk on the library’s grounds. Stop by the Adult Services desk to receive a guide to each station or print the guide we will post online. If you submit the...
Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia Contest
Take this trivia quiz in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! Enter your contact information after you’ve taken the quiz. Those with the most correct answers will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card. You will have until...
5 events,
7 events,
Lapsit Story Time
Lapsit Story Time
Join us for songs, fingerplays, movement activities, stories and lots of fun! Ideal for very young children, up to ages 2 1/2 with a caregiver. To register email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, a craft and lots of fun! To register email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
7 events,
Halloween Book Haunted Reading Program
Sign 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!
October Kids Craft Kit-Pumpkin
Make a cute paper 3D pumpkin! Kits available starting Oct. 1 by calling 708-687-3700 or emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
October Steam Kit – Wizard’s Potion
Learn the history of magic potions and do a bubbly experiment that teaches about exothermic reactions! Kits available starting Oct. 1 by calling 708-687-3700 or emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Outdoor Halloween 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...
Facebook Personality Quizzes
Facebook Personality Quizzes
We’ll post various personality quizzes on Facebook for you to complete each week!
Facebook Personality Quizzes
Facebook Personality Quizzes
We’ll post various personality quizzes on Facebook for you to complete each week!
8 events,
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Monster Bookmark Craft Kits
Monster Bookmark Craft Kits
We’ll provide you with paper and instructions to fold a monster bookmark. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
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Mini Painted Pumpkins Craft Kit
Mini Painted Pumpkins Craft Kit
We’ll provide you with a mini artificial pumpkin, paint, and a brush. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Favorite Horror Movie Villain Weekly Tournament
Favorite Horror Movie Villain Weekly Tournament
Vote on different match-ups of horror movie villains 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...
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Book Cover Bingo
Book Cover Bingo
Be the first to say "Bingo!" in this library version of the game and win prizes! All Ages. Registration begins September 22 by calling 708-687-3700 or emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
8 events,
Lapsit Story Time
Lapsit Story Time
Join us for songs, fingerplays, movement activities, stories and lots of fun! Ideal for very young children, up to ages 2 1/2 with a caregiver. To register email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, a craft and lots of fun! To register email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
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.
6 events,
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Pruning Tools and Techniques for Trees, Shrubs and Ornamental Grasses
Pruning Tools and Techniques for Trees, Shrubs and Ornamental Grasses
Gardeners: be on the "cutting edge" of practicing prudent pruning. The proper pruning cut with the correct pruning tool will be discussed. Kathleen Obirek, landscape designer and educator, will show you the best pruning tools and how to use and...
6 events,
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Halloween Canvas Panels Craft Kit
Halloween Canvas Panels Craft Kit
We’ll provide you with a mini canvas, paint, and a brush. You can choose to design a jack-o-lantern, Frankenstein, a ghost, or a vampire. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
7 events,
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Little Builders
Little Builders
Join us for an open play group where kids can create and build using different materials such as mega blocks, building shapes, play dough and other age appropriate materials. Registration begins September 28, but calling 708-687-3700 or emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
8 events,
Lapsit Story Time
Lapsit Story Time
Join us for songs, fingerplays, movement activities, stories and lots of fun! Ideal for very young children, up to ages 2 1/2 with a caregiver. To register email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, a craft and lots of fun! To register email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
Book Spine Poetry
Book Spine Poetry
We’ll post an example of some poetry created using the spines of books and ask you to create your own in the comments on Facebook!
5 events,
5 events,
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Story Time Fun
Story Time Fun
Join Ms. Regina for a night of stories, songs, craft and fun! Registration starts Oct. 5, call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
7 events,
Lapsit Story Time
Lapsit Story Time
Join us for songs, fingerplays, movement activities, stories and lots of fun! Ideal for very young children, up to ages 2 1/2 with a caregiver. To register email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, a craft and lots of fun! To register email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
5 events,
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Picture Book Mini Golf
Picture Book Mini Golf
Drop in and play mini golf in the Youth Services Department on our picture book themed course! All Ages.
5 events,
5 events,
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Author in the Spotlight: Chris Bohjalian
Author in the Spotlight: Chris Bohjalian
Chris Bohjalian is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 22 books. His work has been translated into 35 languages and has been adapted into three movies and a TV series. He will be talking about his newest release...
7 events,
Lapsit Story Time
Lapsit Story Time
Join us for songs, fingerplays, movement activities, stories and lots of fun! Ideal for very young children, up to ages 2 1/2 with a caregiver. To register email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, a craft and lots of fun! To register email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
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Tween/Teen Paint Party
Tween/Teen Paint Party
Paint a spooky mummy at our Halloween painting party! Registration starts October 12. Ages 9 and up.
4 events,
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Halloween Party
Halloween Party
Dress up in your costume and enjoy games, crafts and treats! All activities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All ages.