Events

Test your baseball knowledge at trivia, word scrambles and more while enjoying baseball park treats! Ages 9 and up.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Mr. Scott’s bubble show will amaze and leave you in awe! All ages.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

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.

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 Desk at 708-687-3700 or email...

This month we will create our own under the sea creations using crayons and watercolor paint!  Ages 7 and up.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

All Participants must bring a clean white t-shirt to dye, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a family event, with parents and children creating the t-shirts together! To register, call the Youth Services Department at...

Participants will be led step-by-step on how to create a summery watermelon painting!  Ages 9 and up. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Make your favorite pup or kitty their very own toy! All ages.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles will show us a variety of scaly creatures up close! All ages.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

We are going to work on creating this fun engineering challenge!  Ages 8-10. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Do you love to volunteer?  Join our group!  In addition to volunteering at the library and in the community, we also participate in fun activities! Grades 6-12. To register, call the Youth Services Department or email bconte@acornlibrary.org.

Learn about science through hands on activities perfect for little scientists! Ages 3-6.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Join us for an outdoor movie! Individually wrapped snacks and water will be served.  Feel free to bring your own snacks!  Be sure to bring chairs or a blanket to sit on.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at...

Come watch a thrilling and entertaining magic show packed with vanishing acts, mind-reading tricks, and a variety of hilarious tricks!  Presented my magician Gary Kantor. All ages.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700, or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Join us for a summery outside game of musical freeze dance! Ages 9 and up. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

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.

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.