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2 events, 30

2023-01-03

January STEAM Kit-It’s Snowing!

January STEAM Kit-It’s Snowing!

January 3 @ 8:00 AM - January 31 @ 5:00 PM

January STEAM Kit-It’s Snowing!

Learn some cool facts about snow and do a fun snowflake craft. Kits available starting Jan. 3.  To request a kit email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk Jan. 3 or after.

2023-01-09

Winter Scavenger Hunt

Winter Scavenger Hunt

January 9 @ 8:00 AM - January 31 @ 5:00 PM

Winter Scavenger Hunt

Stop by the Adult Services desk to receive a list of clues that will take you on a winter themed scavenger hunt around the library. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a small prize!

2 events, 31

2023-01-03

January STEAM Kit-It’s Snowing!

2023-01-09

Winter Scavenger Hunt

3 events, 1

2023-02-01

Letter to a Book Contest

Letter to a Book Contest

February 1 @ 8:00 AM - February 14 @ 5:00 PM

Letter to a Book Contest

Submit a love letter or a break-up letter to your favorite or least favorite book! Library staff will vote on their favorite letters and the winner will receive a small prize. Submit your entries to kspringer@acornlibrary.org by the end of...

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

February 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

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

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Braided Heart Wreath Craft

February 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Braided Heart Wreath Craft

Join us to create your own heart wreath! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

3 events, 2

2023-02-01

Letter to a Book Contest

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit Story Time

February 2 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit Story Time

Join us for our story time for our youngest patrons and their caregivers!  We will sing, dance, read short books, and have fun!  Story time is followed by an open playtime.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700...

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

February 2 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

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.

1 event, 3

2023-02-01

Letter to a Book Contest

2 events, 4

2023-02-01

Letter to a Book Contest

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Painting Class

February 4 @ 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Painting Class

Learn how to paint a Valentine's Day themed picture! Brushes, canvases, and paint will all be provided! Space is extremely limited and this event is for ages 18 and up only. All skill levels are welcome to attend. To register, please call the...

1 event, 5

2023-02-01

Letter to a Book Contest

3 events, 6

2023-02-01

Letter to a Book Contest

Letter to a Book Contest

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Valentine’s Gnome Craft Kit

February 6 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Valentine’s Gnome Craft Kit

We’ll provide you with a small pot, paint, and fabric to create a decorative gnome. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

3D Hot Air Balloon Valentine’s Card Kit

February 6 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

3D Hot Air Balloon Valentine’s Card Kit

We’ll provide you with the materials to create a 3D hot air balloon valentine’s card. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

1 event, 7

2023-02-01

Letter to a Book Contest

2 events, 8

2023-02-01

Letter to a Book Contest

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saying Yes to Your Story: A Conversation with Kwame Alexander

February 8 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saying Yes to Your Story: A Conversation with Kwame Alexander

Join us on Zoom for an evening of inspiration and conversation with bestselling and award-winning children’s and young adult author and poet, Kwame Alexander, author of the Newbery Award winning book, The Crossover, Newbery Honor/Caldecott Medal winning book, The Undefeated,...

3 events, 9

2023-02-01

Letter to a Book Contest

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit Story Time

February 9 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit Story Time

Join us for our story time for our youngest patrons and their caregivers!  We will sing, dance, read short books, and have fun!  Story time is followed by an open playtime.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700...

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Habitat for Humanity Information Session

February 9 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Habitat for Humanity Information Session

Come and learn about the Habitat for Humanity Home Ownership program in this information session! They will cover information such as the criteria to qualify and the application process, and answer any questions you may have. To register, please call...

1 event, 10

2023-02-01

Letter to a Book Contest

1 event, 11

2023-02-01

Letter to a Book Contest

1 event, 12

2023-02-01

Letter to a Book Contest

1 event, 13

2023-02-01

Letter to a Book Contest

Letter to a Book Contest

1 event, 14

2023-02-01

Letter to a Book Contest

1 event, 15

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tech Time

February 15 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tech Time

Book a fifteen minute time slot with an Adult Services staff member to answer your technology questions or to direct you to reputable sources of evaluative information. Registration is required. Tech Time sessions cannot offer legal, medical, or tax advice,...

1 event, 16

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit Story Time

February 16 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit Story Time

Join us for our story time for our youngest patrons and their caregivers!  We will sing, dance, read short books, and have fun!  Story time is followed by an open playtime.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700...

0 events, 17

1 event, 18

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

Predict who you think will win the Oscars in this contest! Fill out a ballot online with your picks to win each category. After the results are announced on March 12th, we will tally up your points and the person...

1 event, 19

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

1 event, 20

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

2023 Oscars Contest

1 event, 21

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

1 event, 22

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

2 events, 23

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit Story Time

February 23 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Thursday, repeating until February 23, 2023

Recurring

Lapsit Story Time

Join us for our story time for our youngest patrons and their caregivers!  We will sing, dance, read short books, and have fun!  Story time is followed by an open playtime.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700...

1 event, 24

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

1 event, 25

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

1 event, 26

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

1 event, 27

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

2023 Oscars Contest

1 event, 28

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

3 events, 1

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

March 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

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

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Weird & Wonderful World with Mary Roach

March 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Weird & Wonderful World with Mary Roach

Experience an entertaining and hilarious evening with New York Times best-selling science author, Mary Roach - despite her claim that “people call me a science writer, though I don't have a science degree and sometimes have to fake my way...

2 events, 2

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

March 2 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

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.

1 event, 3

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

1 event, 4

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

1 event, 5

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

January 3
January 3 @ 8:00 AM - January 31 @ 5:00 PM

January STEAM Kit-It’s Snowing!

January 9 @ 8:00 AM - January 31 @ 5:00 PM

Winter Scavenger Hunt

January 3
January 3 @ 8:00 AM - January 31 @ 5:00 PM

January STEAM Kit-It’s Snowing!

January 9 @ 8:00 AM - January 31 @ 5:00 PM

Winter Scavenger Hunt

February 1
February 1 @ 8:00 AM - February 14 @ 5:00 PM

Letter to a Book Contest

February 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

February 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Braided Heart Wreath Craft

February 1
February 1 @ 8:00 AM - February 14 @ 5:00 PM

Letter to a Book Contest

February 2 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit Story Time

February 2 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

February 1
February 1 @ 8:00 AM - February 14 @ 5:00 PM

Letter to a Book Contest

February 1
February 1 @ 8:00 AM - February 14 @ 5:00 PM

Letter to a Book Contest

February 4 @ 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Painting Class

February 1
February 1 @ 8:00 AM - February 14 @ 5:00 PM

Letter to a Book Contest

February 1
February 1 @ 8:00 AM - February 14 @ 5:00 PM

Letter to a Book Contest

February 6 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Valentine’s Gnome Craft Kit

February 6 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

3D Hot Air Balloon Valentine’s Card Kit

February 1
February 1 @ 8:00 AM - February 14 @ 5:00 PM

Letter to a Book Contest

February 1
February 1 @ 8:00 AM - February 14 @ 5:00 PM

Letter to a Book Contest

February 8 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saying Yes to Your Story: A Conversation with Kwame Alexander

February 1
February 1 @ 8:00 AM - February 14 @ 5:00 PM

Letter to a Book Contest

February 9 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit Story Time

February 9 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Habitat for Humanity Information Session

February 1
February 1 @ 8:00 AM - February 14 @ 5:00 PM

Letter to a Book Contest

February 1
February 1 @ 8:00 AM - February 14 @ 5:00 PM

Letter to a Book Contest

February 1
February 1 @ 8:00 AM - February 14 @ 5:00 PM

Letter to a Book Contest

February 1
February 1 @ 8:00 AM - February 14 @ 5:00 PM

Letter to a Book Contest

February 1
February 1 @ 8:00 AM - February 14 @ 5:00 PM

Letter to a Book Contest

February 15
February 15 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tech Time

February 16
February 16 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit Story Time

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February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 23 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Thursday, repeating until February 23, 2023

Recurring

Lapsit Story Time

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

March 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

March 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Weird & Wonderful World with Mary Roach

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

March 2 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

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