Stuffy Sleepover Dropoff
Leave your (second) favorite stuffed animal at the Library overnight and see what adventures it gets into! When you pick up your stuffy you will get pictures of its stay and a goody bag. Ages 12 and under. To register,...
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Kids Craft Kit-Hatching Penguin
Make a cute craft at home with this kit you can pick up from Acorn! Kits available starting Jan 2. To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
STEAM Kit-Bubble Science
Do this cute Frosty the Snowman bubble activity while learning cool facts about bubbles. Kits available starting Jan. 2. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
Diversiteen Book/Movie Club-‘Wonder’
Diversiteen Book/Movie Club-‘Wonder’
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.
3 events,
Little STEAM Lab-Snowmen
Little STEAM Lab-Snowmen
Join us for hands on sensory play and activities. Ages 2-5. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
4 events,
Slime Time-Crunchy Slime
Slime Time-Crunchy Slime
This month we will be making crunchy slime! Ages 7-12. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
6 events,
Book Genre Bingo
Stop by the Adult Services desk to receive a bingo card with different genres to read! When you get a bingo, bring your card back to the Adult Services desk to receive a raffle ticket for a prize!
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Salt Shaker Snowman Craft Kit
Salt Shaker Snowman Craft Kit
We’ll provide you with materials to create your own salt shaker snowman! Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
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Coffee Filter Snowflake Craft Kit
Coffee Filter Snowflake Craft Kit
We’ll provide you with materials to create your own coffee filter snowflake! Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
Hungry Bookworms-Pizza
Hungry Bookworms-Pizza
Read food themed books and create tasty treats. Ages 6-9. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
5 events,
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Snowman Craft Night
Snowman Craft Night
Join us to create a sock snowman and a wooden snowman family canvas panel! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
4 events,
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Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky
Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky
Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. Steve is host of the The Feed Podcast with Chicago chef/restaurateur Rick Bayless and...
4 events,
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft. Ages 8 and under. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.
4 events,
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The History of Elvis
The History of Elvis
Elvis revolutionized popular music when he exploded onto the scene in 1956 with his unique blend of rhythm & blues and country music. His “energetic” performances, distinctive voice, and charismatic persona made him a worldwide cultural icon. It was a...
6 events,
Lapsit and Playtime
Lapsit and Playtime
Join us for our story time for our youngest patrons! Ideal for babies and toddlers, this story time features lots of singing, rhyming, reading and playing! The Winter Session runs from Thursday, Jan. 16-Feb. 27. To register, call the Youth...
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft! Ideal for children ages 3-5. The Winter Session runs from Thursday, Jan. 16-Feb. 27. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
5 events,
Dog Man Program
Dog Man Program
Learn how to draw Dog Man, find out which Dog Man character you are, snack on ‘dog food’ and take the K9 Sniff Test Challenge! Ages 7-12. To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.
6 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...
Art Club-Chinese New Year
Art Club-Chinese New Year
If you like to be creative, join us for art club! We will be creating, learning about art and having fun. Ages 7-13. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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Composting At Home
Composting At Home
Learn about composting in this presentation by The Urban Canopy! We will talk about circular economics, and the process, science and benefits of composting. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
6 events,
Lapsit and Playtime
Lapsit and Playtime
Join us for our story time for our youngest patrons! Ideal for babies and toddlers, this story time features lots of singing, rhyming, reading and playing! The Winter Session runs from Thursday, Jan. 16-Feb. 27. To register, call the Youth...
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft! Ideal for children ages 3-5. The Winter Session runs from Thursday, Jan. 16-Feb. 27. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
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Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau
Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau
Join us in conversation with Michelle Buteau! This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
4 events,
Stories and STEAM-Let It Snow
Stories and STEAM-Let It Snow
We will listen to a story and then do a fun STEAM project! Ages 7-10. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
5 events,
Lapsit and Playtime
Lapsit and Playtime
Join us for our story time for our youngest patrons! Ideal for babies and toddlers, this story time features lots of singing, rhyming, reading and playing! The Winter Session runs from Thursday, Jan. 16-Feb. 27. To register, call the Youth...
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
3-5 Yr Old Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft! Ideal for children ages 3-5. The Winter Session runs from Thursday, Jan. 16-Feb. 27. To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.
3 events,
Kids Craft Kit-Bumble Bee Heart
Make an adorable bumble bee craft for Valentine's Day! Kits available starting Feb. 1. To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.