April STEAM Kit-Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day by planting a seeded paper and make a fun cootie catcher. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
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April Craft Kit-Hatching Chick Craft
Make a cute and festive craft! To request a kit, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
4 events,
Stories and STEAM-Tornado in a Jar
Stories and STEAM-Tornado in a Jar
Read a story and complete a fun, hands-on activity! Ages 7-10. To register, call the Youth Services Desk or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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After Al: The Mob Moves into the Modern Era (Murder, Mayhem, and the Mob Part 2)
After Al: The Mob Moves into the Modern Era (Murder, Mayhem, and the Mob Part 2)
It's 1931...Capone's in jail… Prohibition is soon to be a memory. How is the Chicago Outfit going to reinvent itself now that its cash cow and "milk" are apparently gone? To learn more please join Clarence Goodman. To register, please...
3 events,
May STEAM Kit-Bleeding Blossoms
Make these cute paper flowers while learning about capillary action. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
May Craft Kit-Flower Pot Craft
Make a cute and festive craft! To request a kit, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Genealogy Drop-In
Genealogy Drop-In
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
3 events,
Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group
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.
3 events,
Mommy and Me Paint Party
Mommy and Me Paint Party
Celebrate Mother’s Day by creating a painting together. Light refreshments will be served. All Ages. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
6 events,
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Clothespin DragonFly Craft Kit
Clothespin DragonFly Craft Kit
We’ll provide you with materials to create a clothespin dragonfly! Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.Â
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Button Flower Craft Kit
Button Flower Craft Kit
We’ll provide you with materials to create a button flower! Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.Â
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Italian Conversation Group
Italian Conversation Group
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.
4 events,
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Ageless Grace
Ageless Grace
Join us for this fun, creative, and playful chair exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) is a fun, creative, and playful exercise program that works out your brain...
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The Many Lives of Kal Penn
The Many Lives of Kal Penn
Join us for a special event with Kal Penn! Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, The Namesake, the...
5 events,
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The Art of Henna
The Art of Henna
Join Henna artist Asma Bohra as she gives a brief history about Henna, basic outlines, simple designs and fill-ups on hand cutouts, and even practice on hands. Space is extremely limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only....
3 events,
Little STEAM Lab-Gardens
Little STEAM Lab-Gardens
Join us for hands on sensory play and activities. Ages 2-5. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
4 events,
Oreo Taste Test Challenge
Oreo Taste Test Challenge
We will be sampling several different flavors of Oreos! Can you guess them all? Ages 8 and up. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3 events,
Eat Your Science-Fizzy Lemonade
Eat Your Science-Fizzy Lemonade
STEAM activities for kids that are completely edible. Ages 6-9. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
4 events,
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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Women Spies in World War II: The Women of the SOE
Women Spies in World War II: The Women of the SOE
In 1942, as the free world crumbled beneath Hitler’s jackboot, Winston Churchill’s Secret Army began recruiting women spies to infiltrate Occupied France and become part of the French Resistance. Learn about the adventures of some of the SOE’s unimaginably brave...
3 events,
Movie Club
Movie Club
Join us for a discussion of a specific movie. Contact Adult Services for more information.
4 events,
3 events,
5 events,
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Ageless Grace
Ageless Grace
Join us for this fun, creative, and playful chair exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) is a fun, creative, and playful exercise program that works out your brain...
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Barbie: The History of America’s Most Famous Doll
Barbie: The History of America’s Most Famous Doll
No other doll has been played with, analyzed, collected, criticized and loved. In this illustrated lecture, historian Leslie Goddard delves into the history of Barbie and her inventor, the passionately creative and intensely competitive Ruth Handler. Learn what inspired Handler...
3 events,
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Tummy Time Playdate
Tummy Time Playdate
Multiple creative stations for babies in a relaxing environment. Drop in any time during the hour and stay as long as you like. Birth-18 mos. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
3 events,
3 events,
Stories and STEAM-Bubble Gum Science
Stories and STEAM-Bubble Gum Science
Read a story and complete a fun, hands-on activity! Ages 7-10. To register, call the Youth Services Desk or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3 events,
Kids Craft-Binoculars
Kids Craft-Binoculars
Join us for to create this fun craft! If you cannot make it, no worries, they will be available as Take and Make Kits following each craft’s date.  All Ages.
3 events,
June Kids Craft Kit-Binoculars
Kits available starting May 31. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
5 events,
June STEAM Kit-Penny Boat Challenge
Kits available starting June 1. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Summer Penpal Program
Join to be paired up with a pen pal from Blue Island! Each child who mails six letters to their pal between June 1 and July 31 qualifies for a free scoop of ice cream at an ice cream social...
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Summer Reading Program Kick Off
Summer Reading Program Kick Off
Come to our Summer Reading Kick Off Bash! There will be a petting zoo, bounce house, a magician creating balloon animals, face painting, music, games, snacks, and while you are here, you can sign up for the Summer Reading Program!...
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Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Come to our Summer Reading Kick Off Bash! There will be a petting zoo, bounce house, balloon animals, outdoor games, treats and more. While you are here, you can sign up for the Summer Reading Program!