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June 2025

Tue 24
June 2 @ 8:00 AM - June 30 @ 5:00 PM

Kids Craft Kit-Puzzle

Kit available starting June 2. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.

Tue 24
June 2 @ 8:00 AM - June 30 @ 5:00 PM

STEAM Kit-Optical Illusions

Learn what a thaumatrope is and then create this fun optical illusion toy! Kit available starting June 2. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.

Tue 24
June 2 @ 8:00 AM - July 31 @ 5:00 PM

Summer Pen Pal Program

Join to be paired up with a pen pal from Blue Island!  Each child who mails three letters to their pal between June 2 and July 31 qualifies for an ice cream social where pals can finally meet in person. ...

Wed 25
June 25 @ 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Patriotic Craft

Acorn Public Library District

Make an adorable patriotic ice cream come craft! All ages.  To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.

Wed 25
June 25 @ 6:00 PM

Games Galore-Yard Games

Acorn Public Library District

Come play yard games with us!  Ages 12 and under. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Wed 25
June 25 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Bad Art Night

Meeting Room

Feeling creative? Join us for a fun evening where you can use the library’s craft supplies to create art so bad, it’s good! We will have a gallery showing of all the pieces of art made, and vote on the...

Thu 26
June 26 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Recurring

Lapsit and Play Time

Acorn Public Library District

Meet up with all your story time friends for some stories, songs, rhymes, bubbles and playtime!  Ages 0-2.5.   To register for this weekly story time meeting each Thursday, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.

Thu 26
June 26 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Outdoor Story Time

Join us for stories, songs, bubbles, and chalk on the lawn of the upper level of the Library.  All ages. To register for this weekly story time meeting each Thursday, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.

Thu 26
June 26 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Chair Yoga – Strength

Meeting Room

Discover the joy of yoga from the comfort of your chair, enhancing balance and strength. Focus on building strength and endurance to keep you feeling strong and active. All levels are welcome. Space is limited. This program is part of...

Fri 27
June 27 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Let’s Fly Fridays-Flying Disks

Acorn Public Library District

Come make a craft that flies and then test it outside! Ages 7-11.  To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

Sat 28
June 28 @ 10:30 AM

Bubble Show

Acorn Public Library District

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

Sat 28
June 28 @ 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Summer Painting Class

Meeting Room

Learn how to paint a summer-themed painting! All supplies will be provided! Space is extremely limited and this event is for ages 18 and up only. All skill levels are welcome to attend. To register, please call the library at...

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