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  • May 2026

  • Tue 5

    Kids Craft Kit-Snail

    May 1 @ 8:00 AM – May 30 @ 5:00 PM

    Make a cute and simple craft out of supplies and instructions you pick up at the Library and make at home! Kits are available starting the March 1.  To request a kit, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call 708-387-3700.

  • Tue 5

    STEAM Kit-Filter Paper Planets

    May 1 @ 8:00 AM – May 30 @ 5:00 PM

    What is chromatography? Find out with this fun art.  Kits are available starting the May 1.  To request a kit, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call 708-387-3700.

  • Fri 8

    Little STEAM Lab

    May 8 @ 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
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    An event every month that begins at 3:30 PM on day Second of the month, repeating until May 8, 2026

    Recurring
    Acorn Public Library District

    Join us for hands on sensory play and activities.  Ages 2-5. To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

  • Tue 12

    How It’s Made

    May 12 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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    An event every month that begins at 6:00 PM on day Second of the month, repeating until May 12, 2026

    Recurring
    Acorn Public Library District

    We will watch an episode of How It’s Made and then make one of the items from the TV show afterward and give it our own try! Ages 12-17.  To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

  • Wed 13

    Family Story Time

    May 13 @ 6:00 PM
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    An event every month that begins at 6:00 PM on day Second of the month, repeating until May 14, 2026

    Recurring

    Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft.  Ages 3-8.  To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

  • Sat 16

    Family Bingo

    May 16 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Recurring
    Acorn Public Library District

    Be the first to yell Bingo! Ages 12 and younger.  To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

  • Mon 18

    Hungry Bookworms

    May 18 @ 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Recurring
    Acorn Public Library District

    Read food themed books and create tasty treats. Ages 6-10.  To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

  • Tue 19

    Dungeons and Dragons Mini Shot

    May 19 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Acorn Public Library District

    If you are a fan of Dimension 20, Critical Roll, or even Stranger Things, come join us for a Dungeons and Dragons mini campaign! Come with a character in mind, and your d20 if you have one, and we will…

  • Thu 21

    TAG

    May 21 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Recurring
    Acorn Public Library District

    Does meeting new friends and hanging out with your peers while planning volunteer activities sound interesting to you? The TAG group volunteers at the library and in the community on a monthly basis as opportunities present themselves. Come join the…

  • Sat 23

    Slime Time

    May 23 @ 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Recurring

    Each month we will make a new version of slime! Ages 7-12.  To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700

  • Sat 23

    Lego Club

    May 23 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Recurring
    Acorn Public Library District

    Each meeting we will create around a different theme.  Registration begins two weeks prior, ending when full.  Ages 6-12.  To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

  • Tue 26

    Stories and STEAM

    May 26 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Recurring

    We will listen to a story and then do a fun STEAM project! Ages 7-11.To register, email youthprograms@acornlibrary.org or call 708-687-3700.

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