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4 events,
Forest Preserve Bingo
Stop by the Adult Services desk to receive a bingo card with items to locate in your local forest preserves! When you get a bingo, bring your card back to the Adult Services desk to receive a raffle ticket for...
STEAM Kit-National Pumpkin Seed Day
Celebrate National Pumpkin Seed Day by doing this fun pumpkin seed activity. Kits available starting October 1. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
Kids Craft Kit-Ghost
Pick up a cute craft kit to complete at home! To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 starting October 1.
Halloween Book Haunt
Pick up a haunted house reading log at the Youth Services Desk and read in at least 3 rooms of your house. Place stickers in the corresponding room of your haunted house reading log, color and bring back your completed...
6 events,
Stories and STEAM-Candy Corn
Stories and STEAM-Candy Corn
We’ll read a story and then we’ll get to do a cool STEAM project to go with it! Ages 7-11. To register, call the Youth Services Desk or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Lights Out, Everybody: Mystery and Horror During the Golden Age of Radio
Lights Out, Everybody: Mystery and Horror During the Golden Age of Radio
This presentation uses sound clips from some of radio's best known mystery and horror programs (including Escape, Inner Sanctum and Lights Out) to illustrate how radio could truly be a "Theater of the mind" and use music, voices and sounds...
5 events,
Halloween Party Open House
Halloween Party Open House
Dress up in your costume and enjoy games, crafts and trick-or-treating at all public service desks!  To register, call the Youth Services at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3 events,
Kids Craft Kit-Scarecrow
Pick up a cute craft kit to complete at home! To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 starting November 1.
Acorn Photo Contest
Submit photos you take of acorns or that incorporate acorns in some way to us by the end of the day on November 30th. Library staff will vote on their favorites, and the winner will receive a small prize! Email...
STEAM Kit-Balancing Apple
Test your balancing skills with this fun apple stem activity. Kits available starting November 1. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
6 events,
Beaded Pumpkin Craft Kit
Beaded Pumpkin Craft Kit
We’ll provide you with materials to create your own beaded pumpkin! Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.Â
Book Page Leaves Craft Kit
Book Page Leaves Craft Kit
We’ll provide you with materials to create your own leaves out of book pages! Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.Â
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.
5 events,
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
An Offer You Can’t Refuse: The Mob’s Influence on Popular Culture (Murder, Mayhem, and the Mob Part 4)
An Offer You Can’t Refuse: The Mob’s Influence on Popular Culture (Murder, Mayhem, and the Mob Part 4)
For over a century we have seen the Mob become not only a symbol for Chicago, but also a shockingly resonant symbol within the American narrative itself. But generally speaking, the knowledge and recognition of the Mob's role in Americana...
5 events,
Diversiteen Book/Movie Club- “The Art of Racing in the Rain”
Diversiteen Book/Movie Club- “The Art of Racing in the Rain”
Read the book on your own and we will have a brief discussion and then watch the movie version! Ages 11-17. To register, email bconte@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
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.
4 events,
Little STEAM Lab-Turkey Time
Little STEAM Lab-Turkey Time
Join us for hands on sensory play and activities. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
5 events,
Slime Time-Turkey Slime
Slime Time-Turkey Slime
Make some glittery Thanksgiving themed slime! Ages 7 and up. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
4 events,
Eat Your Science-Gummy Fossils
Eat Your Science-Gummy Fossils
STEM activities for kids that are completely edible. Ages 6-9. To register email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
5 events,
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft. All ages. To register email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
This is Really War: The Incredible True Story of a Navy Nurse POW in the Occupied Philippines
This is Really War: The Incredible True Story of a Navy Nurse POW in the Occupied Philippines
In 1941, twelve U.S. Navy Nurses were taken prisoner of war in the Philippines by the Empire of Japan. They were soon transferred to a civilian concentration camp in Manila. Under the direction of Chief Nurse Laura Cobb, the nurses...
6 events,
Thanksgiving Sign Craft
Thanksgiving Sign Craft
Join us to create your own Thanksgiving sign! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.Â
4 events,
SEL Saturday-Gratitude
SEL Saturday-Gratitude
Learn social-emotional skills that are critical or success in school and life. Ages 4-10. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
5 events,
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...
Art Club-3D Fall Tree
Art Club-3D Fall Tree
If you like to be creative, join us for art club! We will be creating, learning about art and having fun! To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
5 events,
Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith
Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith
Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. A two-time James Beard Foundation award winner, Smith believes “The art of cooking, the act of feeding people, is the most...
Movie Club
Movie Club
Join us for a discussion of a specific movie. Contact Adult Services for more information.
5 events,
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Join us for chair yoga this fall! All levels are welcome. Space is limited. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.Â
4 events,
4 events,
Family Movie Night- “Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”
Family Movie Night- “Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”
Join us for the classic short film followed by snacks and a craft. All ages. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
4 events,
Stories and STEAM-Turkeys
Stories and STEAM-Turkeys
We’ll read a story and then we’ll get to do a cool STEAM project to go with it! Ages 7-11. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.
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