Events

All Ages 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...

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!  Most suitable for ages 3-8. No registration required.

Paint your own spooky, silly, or adorable monster! To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org. Most suitable for ages 6 and up.

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 under.

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 learning about pointillism and create our own Halloween art!  Ages 6 and up.  To...

Join us for hands on sensory play and activities. Ages 2-5.  To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.

Bring chairs or something comfortable to sit on and watch Hotel Transylvania! Snacks will be provided and movie will be shown in the lower level parking lot north of the Library.

Each meeting we will create around a different theme!  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Join us for STEAM activities perfect for younger elementary ages!   Ages 6-8.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Bring your yoga mat for stories, yoga poses and mindful fun!  Ages 3-6.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org

Does meeting new friends and hanging out with your peers while planning volunteer activities sound interesting to you? The TAG group volunteers at the library and in the community on a monthly basis as opportunities present themselves. Come join the...

Carve a spooky or not-so spooky pumpkin with your family!  We will provide the pumpkins, carving utensils and an array of stencils to get your creativity going. Pumpkins generously donated by the Oak Forest Jewel Osco. To register your family...

You’ll learn about the history of catapults and then get to design your own candy pumpkin catapult.  A candy prize will be awarded to the person who shoots their pumpkin the farthest! Ages 7-11.  To register starting Oct. 15, email...

Get dressed up and join us for crafts, candy, games, movies and more!  Please register by calling the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.