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2020-11-30

Christmas Song Tournament: Round 1

Christmas Song Tournament: Round 1

November 30, 2020

Christmas Song Tournament: Round 1

Vote on match-ups for your favorite Christmas songs to help us determine which one is the best tune! Posts will be scheduled weekly on Mondays at 10AM to Acorn’s Facebook page and you will have the entire week to cast your vote.

2020-11-30

Hedgehog Book Folding Art

Hedgehog Book Folding Art

November 30, 2020

Hedgehog Book Folding Art

We’ll provide you with a book and instructions on how to fold the pages to design a hedgehog. You can then decorate your hedgehog however you’d like! Supplies are limited and only one kit per family may be requested. To...

2020-11-30

Six Word Stories

Six Word Stories

November 30, 2020

Six Word Stories

November is National Novel Writing Month. To promote creative writing, we will post a word each Monday of the month at 10AM and challenge you to write a six word story that uses or is inspired by that word. We’ll...

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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Holiday Trivia Night

December 2, 2020 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Holiday Trivia Night

Test your knowledge of holiday themed topics, such as holiday traditions, their origins, and candy in this trivia game. This program will be hosted in real time and will take place through the Zoom application. If you are interested in...

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7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion

December 3, 2020 @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion

The Barcodes Nonfiction Book Club will hold their monthly meeting on Zoom. This month, they will be discussing Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. You can reserve a copy by contacting the Adult Services desk. If you are...

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2020-12-07

Santa Hat Decorating

Santa Hat Decorating

December 7, 2020

Santa Hat Decorating

We’ll provide you with a Santa Hat that you can decorate however you would like with your own supplies at home. To request a hat, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or fill out this form. Don't forget to share...

2020-12-07

Pine Cone Tree Craft

Pine Cone Tree Craft

December 7, 2020

Pine Cone Tree Craft

We’ll provide you with a wooden base, pinecone, a star, paint, and a brush. Supplies are limited and only one kit per family may be reserved. To reserve a kit call the library at 708-687-3700 or fill out this form....

2020-12-07

Christmas Song Tournament: Round 2

Christmas Song Tournament: Round 2

December 7, 2020

Christmas Song Tournament: Round 2

Vote on match-ups for your favorite Christmas songs to help us determine which one is the best tune! Posts will be scheduled weekly on Mondays at 10AM to Acorn’s Facebook page and you will have the entire week to cast your vote.

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2020-12-09

Mini Christmas Terracotta Pots Craft Kit

Mini Christmas Terracotta Pots Craft Kit

December 9, 2020

Mini Christmas Terracotta Pots Craft Kit

We’ll provide you with a mini terracotta pot, paint, and a brush to decorate it in the design of your choice. You can choose to design a snowman, Santa, a reindeer, or a penguin. Supplies are limited and only one...

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

December 9, 2020 @ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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2020-12-14

Christmas Song Tournament: Round 3

Christmas Song Tournament: Round 3

December 14, 2020

Christmas Song Tournament: Round 3

Vote on match-ups for your favorite Christmas songs to help us determine which one is the best tune! Posts will be scheduled weekly on Mondays at 10AM to Acorn’s Facebook page and you will have the entire week to cast your vote.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

When the Music Died: The 50th Anniversary of the Beatles Break Up

December 14, 2020 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

When the Music Died: The 50th Anniversary of the Beatles Break Up

It was 50 years ago in the spring/summer of 1970 that the Beatles called it quits. Incredibly, it was only 6 years earlier that the Beatles exploded in America on the Ed Sullivan Show. However, in that brief period they...

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2020-12-15

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

December 15, 2020 - December 23, 2020

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

We need your help to make the holiday tree in Youth Services look Santa-worthy this year.!  Pick up an ornament painting kit, and add your own extras to make your ornament look perfect!  Bring it back to Acorn and we will add...

2020-12-15

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

December 15, 2020 - December 23, 2020

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

Learn about dissolution when you figure out which liquid causes a candy candy cane to dissolve the fastest.  Kits available starting Dec. 1  Call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to request a kit.

2020-12-15

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

December 15, 2020 - December 23, 2020

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

Grab your kit and have a new experience watching this classic!  Each kit will contain instructions on how to access the movie on YouTube, accessories to use while watching, and instructions of fun and silly things to do while viewing...

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2020-12-15

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

2020-12-15

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

2020-12-15

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

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2020-12-15

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

2020-12-15

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

2020-12-15

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

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2020-12-15

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

2020-12-15

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

2020-12-15

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

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2020-12-15

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

2020-12-15

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

2020-12-15

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

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2020-12-15

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

2020-12-15

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

2020-12-15

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

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6 events, 21

2020-12-15

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

2020-12-15

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

2020-12-15

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

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5 events, 22

2020-12-15

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

2020-12-15

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

2020-12-15

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

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2020-12-15

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

2020-12-15

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

2020-12-15

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

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2020-12-28

Movies VS Books Tournament: Round 1

Movies VS Books Tournament: Round 1

December 28, 2020

Movies VS Books Tournament: Round 1

We will provide the titles and you'll tell us which is better: the book or the movie. Rounds will be posted weekly on Mondays at 10AM on Acorn's Facebook page. You have the entire week to cast your vote. We’ll...

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2020-12-29

Quiz: What Should Your New Years Resolution Be?

Quiz: What Should Your New Years Resolution Be?

December 29, 2020

Quiz: What Should Your New Years Resolution Be?

Take this quiz that will be posted to our Facebook page on Tuesday, December 29th at 2PM to help you figure out what your New Year’s Resolution should be!

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November 30
All day

Christmas Song Tournament: Round 1

All day

Hedgehog Book Folding Art

All day

Six Word Stories

December 2
December 2, 2020 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Holiday Trivia Night

December 3
December 3, 2020 @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion

December 7
All day

Santa Hat Decorating

All day

Pine Cone Tree Craft

All day

Christmas Song Tournament: Round 2

+ 1 More
December 9
All day

Mini Christmas Terracotta Pots Craft Kit

December 9, 2020 @ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

December 14
All day

Christmas Song Tournament: Round 3

December 14, 2020 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

When the Music Died: The 50th Anniversary of the Beatles Break Up

December 15
All day

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

All day

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

All day

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

+ 1 More
December 16
All day

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

All day

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

All day

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

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December 17
All day

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

All day

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

All day

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

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December 18
All day

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

All day

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

All day

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

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December 19
All day

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

All day

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

All day

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

+ 2 More
December 20
All day

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

All day

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

All day

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

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December 21
All day

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

All day

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

All day

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

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December 22
All day

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

All day

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

All day

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

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December 23
All day

Help Trim Our Tree Ornament Painting Kit

All day

Grab and Go STEAM Kit-Candy Cane Science

All day

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Interactive Movie Kit

+ 2 More
December 28
All day

Movies VS Books Tournament: Round 1

December 29
All day

Quiz: What Should Your New Years Resolution Be?

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