Women’s History Month Trivia Contest
Take this trivia quiz we’ll post to our Facebook page on Monday, March 1st in honor of Women’s History Month! Those with the most correct answers will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card.
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5 events,
Take and Make STEAM Kit-Bernoulli’s Brain Teasers
Learn about Bernoulli’s Principle and do a fun ping pong ball experiment! Kits available starting March 1. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
Take and Make Craft Kit-Shamrock Person
To request a craft kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
Grammys Contest
Predict who you think will win the Grammys in some of the main categories in this contest. Fill out a ballot online with your picks to win each category. After the results are announced on April 3rd, we will tally...
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Tween/Teen Bad Art Night
Tween/Teen Bad Art Night
The “worst” creation of the evening will win a tacky trophy! All supplies will be provided. Ages 9 and Up. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
5 events,
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Zoom Event: Meal Planning 101
Zoom Event: Meal Planning 101
Learn tips and tricks to eating healthy in 2022 whether you are cooking for 1 or 2 or an entire family! Taught by Registered Dietitian, Kelly Devine Rickert. This program will occur live via the Zoom application. To register and...
5 events,
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Zoom Event: An Evening With Jenny Lawson
Zoom Event: An Evening With Jenny Lawson
Join us for an evening with the #1 New York Times bestselling author and award-winning humorist Jenny Lawson as she discusses her most recent memoir, Broken (in the best possible way), and her brilliantly funny body of work. This event...
7 events,
Lapsit Story Time and Play
Lapsit Story Time and Play
This story time for babies and toddlers features lots of action rhymes, singing, fingerplays, and stories followed by playtime! To register for the Spring session or an individual date, please email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 7087-687-3700.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
This story time for preschoolers features lots of stories, action rhymes, singing, fingerplays, and a craft or activity! To register for the Spring session or an individual date, please email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 7087-687-3700.
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Virtual Tornado and Severe Weather Spotting Program
Virtual Tornado and Severe Weather Spotting Program
Learn how to identify criteria and sever weather and how to report it to the National Weather Service. Become a trained spotter in your neighborhood and help make a difference and possibly save lives by providing valuable observations. Contact the...
4 events,
Kids Craft Kit-Easter Basket
Create a cute spring craft! Kits available starting April 1. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
STEAM Kit-Rainbow Science
Create a colorful Skittles rainbow and learn about water stratification! Kits available starting April 1. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Genealogy Drop-In
Genealogy Drop-In
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
4 events,
4 events,
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Wooden Bunny Craft Kit
Wooden Bunny Craft Kit
We’ll provide you with a wooden circle, paint, and felt for ears to create the face of a bunny. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
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Easter Egg Painted Rocks Kit
Easter Egg Painted Rocks Kit
We’ll provide you with a rock, paints, and a brush to create an Easter Egg design. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
5 events,
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.
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Beaded Bracelet Making
Beaded Bracelet Making
Join us to create your own beaded bracelet! All materials will be provided. Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Genealogy Drop-In
Genealogy Drop-In
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
6 events,
Lapsit Story Time and Play
Lapsit Story Time and Play
This story time for babies and toddlers features lots of action rhymes, singing, fingerplays, and stories followed by playtime! To register for the Spring session or an individual date, please email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 7087-687-3700.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
This story time for preschoolers features lots of stories, action rhymes, singing, fingerplays, and a craft or activity! To register for the Spring session or an individual date, please email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 7087-687-3700.
Tween/Teen Connect 4 Tournament
Tween/Teen Connect 4 Tournament
Can you get 4 in a row before your opponent? Compete to win a prize! Ages 9 and Up. To register, call the Youth Services Department or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3 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! No registration required.
4 events,
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Book Butterfly Cage Kit and Contest
Book Butterfly Cage Kit and Contest
We’ll provide you with a book and instructions to fold a butterfly cage. Use supplies at home to decorate your butterfly cage and then submit a picture of your entry to kspringer@acornlibrary.org. Library staff will vote on their favorites, and...
Newspaper Kites Family Program
Newspaper Kites Family Program
Help celebrate Earth Day by making a recycled newspaper kite. When you’re done, we’ll go outside and test them out! All Ages. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
4 events,
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Littler Builders
Littler 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. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
5 events,
Lapsit Story Time and Play
Lapsit Story Time and Play
This story time for babies and toddlers features lots of action rhymes, singing, fingerplays, and stories followed by playtime! To register for the Spring session or an individual date, please email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 7087-687-3700.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
This story time for preschoolers features lots of stories, action rhymes, singing, fingerplays, and a craft or activity! To register for the Spring session or an individual date, please email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 7087-687-3700.
3 events,
3 events,
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Story Time Fun
Story Time Fun
Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft! Ages 3-8. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
5 events,
Lapsit Story Time and Play
Lapsit Story Time and Play
This story time for babies and toddlers features lots of action rhymes, singing, fingerplays, and stories followed by playtime! To register for the Spring session or an individual date, please email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 7087-687-3700.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
This story time for preschoolers features lots of stories, action rhymes, singing, fingerplays, and a craft or activity! To register for the Spring session or an individual date, please email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 7087-687-3700.
3 events,
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An Evening With Nick Offerman and Jeff Tweedy
An Evening With Nick Offerman and Jeff Tweedy
Join us for actor/humorist/woodworker Nick Offerman in conversation with musician/hiking buddy Jeff Tweedy. Best known for his breakout role as Ron Swanson in the hit TV series Parks and Recreation, actor and New York Times bestselling author Nick Offerman, originally...
5 events,
Lapsit Story Time and Play
Lapsit Story Time and Play
This story time for babies and toddlers features lots of action rhymes, singing, fingerplays, and stories followed by playtime! To register for the Spring session or an individual date, please email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 7087-687-3700.
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
This story time for preschoolers features lots of stories, action rhymes, singing, fingerplays, and a craft or activity! To register for the Spring session or an individual date, please email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 7087-687-3700.
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...
3 events,
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Dog Man Program
Dog Man Program
Learn how to draw Dog Man, find out which Dog Man character you are and take the K9 Sniff Test Challenge! To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org starting April 16. Ages 7 and Up.
3 events,
May STEAM Kit-Chromatography Flowers
What is chromatography? Discover what chromatography is by doing this fun STEAM activity; then turn your experiment into a cute bouquet of flowers! Kits available throughout the month. To request a kit email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk...
March Kids Craft Kit-Tulip Flower Basket
Make a cute spring craft! Kits available thoughout the month. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
Genealogy Drop-In
Genealogy Drop-In
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