Kids Craft Kit-Handprint Frog
Make a cute little frog with your own handprints! To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department starting August 1.
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August STEAM Kit-Galaxy Science
Learn about the Milky Way and then do a fun galaxy experiment! To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department starting August 1.
4 events,
September STEAM Kit-Solar Science
Learn all about sun sensitive paper and how light sensitive chemicals work by creating your own sun art! To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
September Kids Craft Kit-Apple Craft
Make a cute apple craft perfect for fall! To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department starting Sept. 1.
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CD Scratch Art Kit
CD Scratch Art Kit
We’ll provide you with a CD and paint to paint a CD and create your own art on it. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@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.
4 events,
Galaxy Science Program
Galaxy Science Program
Learn all about our galaxy the Milky Way! We will learn cool facts, make a starry night jar and take home our own galaxy slime. Ages 7-10. To register, call the Youth Services Department or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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Galaxy Science
Galaxy Science
Learn about the Milky Way and do a fun starry night jar activity. You will also get to experience what a galaxy looks like as the ceiling transforms into a colorful, starry galaxy! Ages 7-10. To register starting August 16,...
5 events,
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Acorn Family Book Club- ‘Wonder’ by R.J. Palacio
Acorn Family Book Club- ‘Wonder’ by R.J. Palacio
Join the Acorn Family Book Club! Visit the Youth Services Department about 4 weeks before the meeting date to check out a copy of the book club’s monthly pick. Families should read the book separately, or as a family,...
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Wind Chime Making
Wind Chime Making
Join us to create your own wind chime! 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
3 events,
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All Aboard the Learning Train
All Aboard the Learning Train
Early learning stations are at each stop on this train! After completing all the stops along the route, your child will earn a small incentive for learning with us! All Ages. No registration required.
3 events,
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Italian Conversation Group
Italian Conversation Group
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.
5 events,
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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. To register, call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org starting Sept. 27.
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Art Club-Faux Stained Glass Sun Catchers
Art Club-Faux Stained Glass Sun Catchers
If you like to be creative, join us for art club! We will be painting, learning about art and having fun! This month we will be making gorgeous faux stained glass sun catchers! Ages 7 and Up. To register starting...
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Can You Afford to Retire?
Can You Afford to Retire?
This program will help attendees evaluate their readiness for retirement with several self-evaluation exercises. Once the evaluations are complete attendees will be introduced to the Ten Critical Questions that every retiree must answer before embarking on a successful retirement. Students...
5 events,
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A Conversation with Marlee Matlin: From Oscar to West Wing and Beyond
A Conversation with Marlee Matlin: From Oscar to West Wing and Beyond
In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month, Marlee Matlin joins Illinois Libraries Present to share the highs and lows of her Hollywood career and journeys as an activist. The youngest recipient of the Best Actress Oscar, Matlin’s acting career recently achieved...
5 events,
Lapsit and Play Time
Lapsit and Play Time
This story time and play group is perfect for your baby or toddler to start gaining early literacy skills, play and of course have fun! To register for the Fall session starting Sept. 1, call the Youth Services Department or...
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, activities and a craft! Registration for the Fall session begins Sept. 1 by emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or calling the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
3 events,
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Preschool Lab
Preschool Lab
Join us for hands on sensory play and activities! Ages 3-5. To register starting Sept. 2, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
3 events,
4 events,
Job Prep Week Virtual Events
These four virtual events presented by librarian and job coach Jez Layman will be available to watch on your own time from September 19th through September 25th! To receive access to any of the programs, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org and specify...
Elementary Lab
Elementary Lab
Join us for STEAM activities perfect for younger elementary ages! Ages 6-8. Registration starts Sept. 6 by calling the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
6 events,
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Flu Vaccine Clinic
Flu Vaccine Clinic
Walgreens will be here to give flu vaccinations from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Flu shots will be billed to your insurance so be sure to bring your insurance card! This service will be by appointment only. To make an...
Little Yogis Story Time
Little Yogis Story Time
Bring your yoga mat for stories, yoga poses and mindful fun! Up to age 6. To register starting Sept. 6, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700,
Story Time Fun
Story Time Fun
Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft. Ages 3-8. To register, starting August 2, call the Youth Services Department or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
6 events,
Lapsit and Play Time
Lapsit and Play Time
This story time and play group is perfect for your baby or toddler to start gaining early literacy skills, play and of course have fun! To register for the Fall session starting Sept. 1, call the Youth Services Department or...
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, activities and a craft! Registration for the Fall session begins Sept. 1 by emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or calling the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
Tween/Teen Game Night
Tween/Teen Game Night
Come to the library to play a game from our extensive collection! Ages 9 and up. To register starting Sept. 8, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3 events,
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Julia Child Portrayal
Julia Child Portrayal
In the 1960s, thousands tuned in every week to watch Julia Child demonstrate the art of French cooking on television. Actress and scholar Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. brings the iconic French Chef to life in this portrayal, where Child discusses everything...
5 events,
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Bean Art Craft
Bean Art Craft
We’ll provide you with a canvas and beans so you can create your own design! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Lapsit and Play Time
Lapsit and Play Time
This story time and play group is perfect for your baby or toddler to start gaining early literacy skills, play and of course have fun! To register for the Fall session starting Sept. 1, call the Youth Services Department or...
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, activities and a craft! Registration for the Fall session begins Sept. 1 by emailing jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or calling the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
6 events,
Halloween 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! All...
Halloween Outdoor 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...
October STEAM Kit-Dancing Frankenworms
Watch candy come alive with this creepy science experiment that teaches about acids and bases! To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
October Kids Craft Kit-Acorn
Make an adorable acorn person! To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
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Halloween Tube Figures Kit
Halloween Tube Figures Kit
We’ll provide you with paint and a toilet paper tube to create a Halloween figure. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
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Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Kit
Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Kit
We’ll provide you with popsicle sticks and paint to create a scarecrow. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.