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  • July 2026

  • Sun 5

    Kids Craft Kit-Patriotic Windsock

    July 1 @ 8:00 AM – July 31 @ 5:00 PM

    To request a kit, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department starting the 1st of each month.  

  • Sun 5

    STEAM Kit-Bursting Fireworks

    July 1 @ 8:00 AM – July 31 @ 5:00 PM

    Try out this cool film canister firework while learning about chemical reactions!  Kits available starting July 1.  To reserve a kit, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

  • Mon 6

    Summer Slime Time

    July 6 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Acorn Public Library District

    Make new fun versions of slime!  Ages 7-12.  To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

  • Tue 7

    Music and Movement Story Time

    July 7 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
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    An event every week that begins at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating until July 21, 2026

    Recurring
    Acorn Public Library District

    Join us for songs, movement activities, stories and fun! Ages 0-5. To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

  • Wed 8

    Family Story Time

    July 8 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Acorn Public Library District

    Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft. To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.

  • Thu 9

    Lapsit and Playtime

    July 9 @ 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Recurring
    Acorn Public Library District

    Make new story time friends and enjoy some stories, songs, rhymes, bubbles and playtime! Ages 0-2.5 years old.  To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.

  • Thu 9

    Summer Story Time

    July 9 @ 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Recurring

    Join us for stories, songs, bubbles followed by popsicles and sidewalk chalk on the lower level of the Library.  Ages 0-8.  To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.

  • Thu 9

    Connect 4 Tournament

    July 9 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Acorn Public Library District

    We will be playing the giant version of this classic game.  Ages 9-17.  To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

  • Fri 10

    Dino Rocks

    July 10 @ 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Acorn Public Library District

    Choose a rock that we will supply and turn it into a cute dinosaur face with paint!  Ages 7-10. To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

  • Sat 11

    Bubble Show

    July 11 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Our bubble show will amaze and leave you in awe!  All ages.  To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.

  • Mon 13

    Dinosaur Board Game

    July 13 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Acorn Public Library District

    Learn how to play a new challenging board game! Ages 9-17.  To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.

  • Mon 13

    Family Tie Dying

    July 13 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Acorn Public Library District

    All participants must bring a clean, dry white t-shirt or other white, cotton item to dye. This is a family event so all children must be accompanied by an adult.  All Ages.  To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth…

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