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1 event, 27

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

Predict who you think will win the Oscars in this contest! Fill out a ballot online with your picks to win each category. After the results are announced on March 12th, we will tally up your points and the person...

1 event, 28

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

3 events, 1

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

March 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

Need assistance with your genealogy research? Patty Higgins from the South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society is available to answer your questions here at Acorn on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information about SSGHS, visit www.ssghs.org

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Weird & Wonderful World with Mary Roach

March 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Weird & Wonderful World with Mary Roach

Experience an entertaining and hilarious evening with New York Times best-selling science author, Mary Roach - despite her claim that “people call me a science writer, though I don't have a science degree and sometimes have to fake my way...

2 events, 2

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

March 2 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

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.

1 event, 3

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

1 event, 4

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

1 event, 5

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

3 events, 6

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

2023 Oscars Contest

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Shamrock Pin Kit

March 6 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Shamrock Pin Kit

We’ll provide you with a pattern, felt, and pin to create your own shamrock pin. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Italian Conversation Group

March 6 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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.

2 events, 7

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tech Time

March 7 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tech Time

Book a fifteen minute time slot with an Adult Services staff member to answer your technology questions or to direct you to reputable sources of evaluative information. Registration is required. Tech Time sessions cannot offer legal, medical, or tax advice,...

1 event, 8

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

3 events, 9

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Creators Club

March 9 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Creators Club

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...

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mark Twain Portrayal

March 9 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mark Twain Portrayal

Jim Walker will present a portrayal of author Mark Twain, featuring Twain’s many stories and his humorous outlook on life. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.

2 events, 10

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mario Day Drop In Origami Craft

March 10 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mario Day Drop In Origami Craft

Celebrate Mario Day, March 10, by making an adorable origami Mario mushroom!  Supplies and instructions will be available all day in the Library.  No registration required.

2 events, 11

2023-02-18

2023 Oscars Contest

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

All Aboard the Learning Train

March 11 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

All Aboard the Learning Train

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! No registration required.  All Ages.

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2 events, 14

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Little Builders

March 14 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Little Builders

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.   Age 6 and under. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email...

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Art Club-Cardboard Circle Weaving

March 14 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Art Club-Cardboard Circle Weaving

If you like to be creative, join us for art club!  We will be painting, learning about art and having fun!  Ages 7 and up.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

0 events, 15

2 events, 16

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit and Playtime

March 16 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit and Playtime

Join us for our story time for our youngest patrons!  We will read stories, sing songs, do fingerplays and rhymes, shake bean bags, wave scarves and pop bubbles.  Story time is followed by an open playtime.  Ages 2.5 and younger. ...

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

3-5 Yr Old Story Time

March 16 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

3-5 Yr Old Story Time

Join us for our story time prefect for preschoolers!  We will read stories, sing songs, do fingerplays and rhymes, shake bean bags, wave scarves, pop bubbles and make a craft! Ages 3-5.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at...

1 event, 17

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Preschool Lab- ROYGBIV

March 17 @ 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Preschool Lab- ROYGBIV

Join us for hands on sensory play and activities.  This month's theme is the rainbow!  Ages 3-5.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

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1 event, 20

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Elementary Lab-Rainbow Science

March 20 @ 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Elementary Lab-Rainbow Science

Join us for hands on sensory play and activities.  This month's theme is the rainbow!  Ages 6-9.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

1 event, 21

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

PreK Open Play

March 21 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

PreK Open Play

We will supply the toys, you bring the fun!  Ages 3-5.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

1 event, 22

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The History of Rod Stewart

March 22 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The History of Rod Stewart

No one takes being a rock star more seriously than Rod Stewart. Fancy sports car, big hair, flamboyant clothing and of course models for wives. He’s unabashedly all in and could be a rock and roll cartoon character except for...

3 events, 23

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit and Playtime

March 23 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit and Playtime

Join us for our story time for our youngest patrons!  We will read stories, sing songs, do fingerplays and rhymes, shake bean bags, wave scarves and pop bubbles.  Story time is followed by an open playtime.  Ages 2.5 and younger. ...

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

3-5 Yr Old Story Time

March 23 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

3-5 Yr Old Story Time

Join us for our story time prefect for preschoolers!  We will read stories, sing songs, do fingerplays and rhymes, shake bean bags, wave scarves, pop bubbles and make a craft! Ages 3-5.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at...

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Magnolia Leaf Book Page Wreath Craft

March 23 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Magnolia Leaf Book Page Wreath Craft

Join us to create your own wreath! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

0 events, 24

1 event, 25

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Little Travelers-France

March 25 @ 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Little Travelers-France

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 Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

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2 events, 30

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit and Playtime

March 30 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit and Playtime

Join us for our story time for our youngest patrons!  We will read stories, sing songs, do fingerplays and rhymes, shake bean bags, wave scarves and pop bubbles.  Story time is followed by an open playtime.  Ages 2.5 and younger. ...

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

3-5 Yr Old Story Time

March 30 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

3-5 Yr Old Story Time

Join us for our story time prefect for preschoolers!  We will read stories, sing songs, do fingerplays and rhymes, shake bean bags, wave scarves, pop bubbles and make a craft! Ages 3-5.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at...

1 event, 31

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Spring Break Movie- ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’

March 31 @ 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Spring Break Movie- ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’

  Snacks will be served!  All ages.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

0 events, 1

0 events, 2

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

March 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

March 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Weird & Wonderful World with Mary Roach

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

March 2 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

March 6 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Shamrock Pin Kit

March 6 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Italian Conversation Group

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

March 7 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tech Time

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

March 9 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Creators Club

March 9 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mark Twain Portrayal

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

March 10 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mario Day Drop In Origami Craft

February 18
February 18 @ 8:00 AM - March 11 @ 5:00 PM

2023 Oscars Contest

March 11 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

All Aboard the Learning Train

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March 14
March 14 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Little Builders

March 14 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Art Club-Cardboard Circle Weaving

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March 16
March 16 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit and Playtime

March 16 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

3-5 Yr Old Story Time

March 17
March 17 @ 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Preschool Lab- ROYGBIV

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March 20
March 20 @ 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Elementary Lab-Rainbow Science

March 21
March 21 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

PreK Open Play

March 22
March 22 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The History of Rod Stewart

March 23
March 23 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit and Playtime

March 23 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

3-5 Yr Old Story Time

March 23 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Magnolia Leaf Book Page Wreath Craft

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March 25
March 25 @ 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Little Travelers-France

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March 30
March 30 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit and Playtime

March 30 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

3-5 Yr Old Story Time

March 31
March 31 @ 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Spring Break Movie- ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’

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