Events

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.

Celebrate mom and her green thumb at this Mother’s Day Garden Party!  All ages.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@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.   Up to age 6.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email...

If you like to be creative, join us for art club!  This month we will be making Paper Handprint Lilies! Ages 7 and up.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Do you love to draw or write?  Are knitting or crafting something?  Bring your project or ideas and collaborate with others in a quiet environment. Ages 9 and up.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email...

Join us for hands on sensory play and activities.  Ages 3-5.  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 6-9.  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...

Each month, explore the people and culture of a different country through reading, activities and snacks. Ages 4-9.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Each meeting will focus on a STEAM activity.  Dress for a mess! Ages 8-10. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org with your child's name, age and phone number/email address.

Bring a full size candy bar and get a bingo card to play!  Maximum of 2 candy bars per player-Bingo is a game of chance and not everyone will win a candy bar.  Ages 9 and up. To register, call the...

Make a vibrant and colorful piece of art! Ages 7-11.  To register call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Join us for the a fun and creative craft!  All ages.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Take a break during your weekend and enjoy an hour of stories, fun and crafts. All ages.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.