STEAM Kit-Rainbow Science
Learn some cool rainbow facts; then do a fun Skittles Experiment. Kits will be available starting May 1. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Learn some cool rainbow facts; then do a fun Skittles Experiment. Kits will be available starting May 1. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Create your own cute little bald eagle from the kit and instructions we provide! Kits are available starting May 1. To request a kit, 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.
Learn about Newton’s Law and what it takes to make a kite fly! Kits available starting June 1. To request a kit, 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.
Need assistance with your genealogy research? Our Genealogy Group can help answer your questions on the first Wednesday of every month!
Pick up a craft kit to make at home! Kits are available starting June 2. To request a kit, 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.
We’ll provide you with a small canvas and some paint. Then, use that and any other supplies from home to decorate your canvas. You can then submit a picture of your entry to kspringer@acornlibrary.org. Library staff will vote on their...
We’ll provide you with materials to create a colorful hedgehog made out of a pinecone! Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Join us for Zumba classes this summer! All levels are welcome. Space is limited. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Join us for an evening with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward. Hailed as “the new Toni Morrison” by the American Booksellers Association, Jesmyn will discuss her life, her literary vision and her unique perspectives on love and loss....
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
Meet up with all your story time friends for some stories, songs, rhymes, bubbles and playtime! Ages birth-2 and 1/2 years. To register for the 7 week session, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Join us for stories, songs, bubbles and sidewalk chalk on the south lawn on the upper level of the Library. All ages. To register for the 7 week session, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Join us to create your own cactus! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Join us for an outdoor movie night! Individually wrapped snacks ands water will be served. Feel free to bring you own snacks! Se sure to bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. To register, call the Youth Services Desk...
Join us to help clean up the Midlothian Reservoir at 167th & Cicero. We’ll meet there and the library will provide gloves and trash bags. If you have a grabber or long tongs you'd like to use, bring them along....
Since the 1950s, massive change has occurred in the lives of LGBTQ people in the United States and in the societal and institutional responses to them. This talk will trace the history of LGBTQ activism from its start in the...
The Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance is coming to the Library! Utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons, this traveling museum brings its message of tolerance directly to our community. The museum aims to inspire people of all ages...
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 under. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org,...
The Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance is coming to the Library! Utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons, this traveling museum brings its message of tolerance directly to our community. The museum aims to inspire people of all ages...
Join us for painting, crafting and creating! This month we will be painting river rocks! Ages 7 and up. 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.
The Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance is coming to the Library! Utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons, this traveling museum brings its message of tolerance directly to our community. The museum aims to inspire people of all ages...
Beginning June 14, families with kids 18 and younger can stop by Acorn Library each Wednesday for a free meal kit. Each kit will contain 2-3 days of shelf stable food. Any individual 18 and under is eligible to receive...
Meet up with all your story time friends for some stories, songs, rhymes, bubbles and playtime! Ages birth-2 and 1/2 years. To register for the 7 week session, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Join us for stories, songs, bubbles and sidewalk chalk on the south lawn on the upper level of the Library. All ages. To register for the 7 week session, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Join us for chair yoga this summer! All levels are welcome. Space is limited. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
The Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance is coming to the Library! Utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons, this traveling museum brings its message of tolerance directly to our community. The museum aims to inspire people of all ages...
Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth....
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! Best suited for children PreK-Early Elementary aged. No registration is required....
Learn how to paint a picture featuring fireflies! 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...
Show dad how much he means to you at this totally rad Father’s Day Party! All Ages. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org with your family's name, number of people attending and phone number/email...
Join us for Zumba classes this summer! All levels are welcome. Space is limited. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Each meeting focuses on a fun engineering challenge! 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.
Beginning June 14, families with kids 18 and younger can stop by Acorn Library each Wednesday for a free meal kit. Each kit will contain 2-3 days of shelf stable food. Any individual 18 and under is eligible to receive...
Create a boat with aluminum foil, legos and paper to see how many coins can sail on your boat without sinking! Ages 7 and up. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org with your child's...
Join us for a special evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer, the award-winning author of "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants." In this insightful and inspiring talk, Robin will share her unique perspective on the interconnectedness...
Meet up with all your story time friends for some stories, songs, rhymes, bubbles and playtime! Ages birth-2 and 1/2 years. To register for the 7 week session, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Join us for stories, songs, bubbles and sidewalk chalk on the south lawn on the upper level of the Library. All ages. To register for the 7 week session, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Make a friendship bracelet for your bestie or yourself! Ages 9 and up. 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.
Learn about science through hands on activities perfect for little scientists! Ages 3-5. 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.
Come to see a variety of unusual and exotic animals up close and personal! Presented by Animal Quest. All ages. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org with your family's name, number of people attending, ...
Come together as a community to create yummy recipes and a new friendships. Ages 6-9. 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.
Fasten your uniform buttons and get ready to travel back to the golden age of air travel. In the 1960s, when jets were new, the stewardess was an all-American fantasy: hostess, nurse, cook, therapist and even sex symbol. In this...
Celebrate this iconic children’s author with stories, games, crafts and a raffle of his books and other goodies! All ages. 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...
Beginning June 14, families with kids 18 and younger can stop by Acorn Library each Wednesday for a free meal kit. Each kit will contain 2-3 days of shelf stable food. Any individual 18 and under is eligible to receive...
Register to paint a paver to decorate the outside of the library! Families are encouraged to create a design together.
Meet up with all your story time friends for some stories, songs, rhymes, bubbles and playtime! Ages birth-2 and 1/2 years. To register for the 7 week session, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Join us for stories, songs, bubbles and sidewalk chalk on the south lawn on the upper level of the Library. All ages. To register for the 7 week session, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Register to paint a paver to decorate the outside of the library! Families are encouraged to create a design together.
Learn how to become a better babysitter! You'll learn how to stay safe, provide care for young children and infants, and how to choose age appropriate activities. Please bring a doll if you have one. Each participant will receive a...
This fun STEAM kit involves a colorful exploding chemical reaction! Kits are available starting July 1. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
If you missed our in person craft, pick up a kit to make your own patriotic bracelet! Kits are available starting July 1. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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.
Take a break during your weekend and enjoy an hour of stories, fun and crafts. This month's theme is all about America's favorite pastime! All ages. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Need assistance with your genealogy research? Our Genealogy Group can help answer your questions on the first Wednesday of every month!