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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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 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...
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.
Make a cute spring craft! Kits available thoughout the month. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
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...
Need assistance with your genealogy research? Our Genealogy Group can help answer your questions on the first Wednesday of every month! For more information about SSGHS, visit www.ssghs.org
We’ll provide you with paper patterns of tulips, instructions to fold them, and pipe cleaners for stems. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.Â
We’ll provide you with a wine cork, paint, and supplies for wings to create a butterfly. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.Â
Need assistance with your genealogy research? Our Genealogy Group can help answer your questions on the first Wednesday of every month! For more information about SSGHS, visit www.ssghs.org
Stop by and use what supplies we have available to make your own creation! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Enjoy an afternoon of stories, games and celebrating your mom, grandma, aunt or other special lady! Light refreshments will be served. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
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. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services...
Join us for a casual Italian conversation group led by Oak Forest resident Franco Lafiandra. All skill levels are welcome. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
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. Ages 6 and younger. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at...
Join us for this workshop presented by Genesis Therapy Center for Mental Health Awareness Month! This workshop will cover what mental health is and why it's important, tools to cope with everyday stress, anxiety and sadness, when to seek professional...
Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft. Ages 3-8. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
Drop in and play mini golf in the Youth Services Department on our picture book themed course! No registration required. All ages.
Join Jessamine Chan and Emily Maloney for a discussion about the systems of power that impact our lives, our families, and our finances, through the lens of their acclaimed books, The School for Good Mothers and Cost of Living. This event is made...
Discover what makes a firefly light up and then do a fun glow stick experiment! To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department starting the 1st of each month.
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...
Take this trivia quiz that we will post a link to on our Facebook page! Then provide your contact details once you've completed it. Those with the most correct answers will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift...
Need assistance with your genealogy research? Our Genealogy Group can help answer your questions on the first Wednesday of every month! For more information about SSGHS, visit www.ssghs.org
Join us for this cute craft! To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org. If you cannot make it, no worries, they will be available as Take and Make Kits starting June 3.
Join us for fitness classes for seniors! Space is limited. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.Â