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August 2022

Sat 6
August 1 @ 8:00 AM - August 31 @ 5:00 PM

August STEAM Kit-Galaxy Science

Learn about the Milky Way and then do a fun galaxy experiment!  To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department starting August 1.

Sat 6
August 1 @ 8:00 AM - August 31 @ 5:00 PM

Kids Craft Kit-Handprint Frog

Make a cute little frog with your own handprints!  To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department starting August 1.

Tue 9
August 9 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Recurring

Little Builders

Join us for open play where kids can create and build using different materials such as mega blocks, building shapes and other age appropriate materials. Ages 6 and under.  To register, starting two weeks prior to the event's date, email...

Wed 10
August 10 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Candy Bar Bingo

Be the first to say ‘Bingo’ and you will win a sweat treat!  All Ages.  To register starting July 27, call the Youth Services Department or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Mon 15
August 15 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Library Amazing Race

Families work together in teams to complete challenges and try to make it to the finish line first!  All Ages.  To register starting August 1, call the Youth Services Department or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Tue 16
August 16 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Story Time Fun

Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft. Ages 3-8.  To register, starting August 2, call the Youth Services Department or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Thu 18
August 18 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

TAG

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...

Thu 18
August 18 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

TAG

Do you love to volunteer?  Join our group!  In addition to volunteering at the library and in the community, we also participate in fun activities!  Ages 11-17. To register starting, August 4 by calling the Youth Services Department or emailing...

Fri 19
August 19 @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Preschool Lab

Join us for hands on sensory play and activities!  Ages 2-5.  To register starting August 5, call the Youth Services Department or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Fri 19
August 19 @ 8:30 PM

Outdoor Movie Night- “Diary of A Wimpy Kid”

Join us for an outdoor movie!  Snacks and water will be served.  Feel free to being your own snacks, and a chair or something comfy to sit on.  To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.

Sat 20
August 20 @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Lego Club

Each meeting we will build around a theme, and your creation will be on display for the month in the Youth Services Department! Ages 6-12.  To register starting August 6, call the Youth Services Department or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Tue 23
August 23 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Galaxy Science

Learn about the Milky Way and do a fun starry night jar activity. You will also get to experience what a galaxy looks like as the ceiling transforms into a colorful, starry galaxy!  Ages 7-10.  To register starting August 9,...

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