Events

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.

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...

Each meeting we will build around a theme, and your creation will be on display for the month in the Youth Services Department!  Ages 6-12.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org, with your child's...

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,...

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.

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....

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...