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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

May 4 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

Need assistance with your genealogy research? Patty Higgins from the South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society is available to answer your questions here at Acorn on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information about SSGHS, visit www.ssghs.org

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Craft Night

May 4 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Craft Night

Stop by and use what supplies we have available to make your own creation! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.

1 event, 5

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

May 5 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

The Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group will hold their monthly meeting in the Library’s Meeting Room. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please contact the Adult Services Department.

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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Mother’s Day Tea Party

May 7 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Mother’s Day Tea Party

Enjoy an afternoon of stories, games and celebrating  your mom, grandma, aunt or other special lady! Light refreshments will be served.  To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tot Art-Tulips

May 7 @ 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tot Art-Tulips

Do you have a creative toddler?  Join us for Tot Art where we will create an art project based on a monthly theme that is perfect for little hands.  Ages 3-5.  To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services...

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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Italian Conversation Group

May 9 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Italian Conversation Group

Join us for a casual Italian conversation group led by Oak Forest resident Franco Lafiandra. All skill levels are welcome. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Little Builders

May 10 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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 younger.  To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at...

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Art Club

May 10 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Art Club

If you like to be creative, join us for art club!  We will be painting, learning about art and having fun! Ages 6 and up.  To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mental Health Awareness Workshop

May 10 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mental Health Awareness Workshop

Join us for this workshop presented by Genesis Therapy Center for Mental Health Awareness Month! This workshop will cover what mental health is and why it's important, tools to cope with everyday stress, anxiety and sadness, when to seek professional...

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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

May 11 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Story Time Fun

May 17 @ 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Story Time Fun

Join us for a night of stories, songs and a craft.  Ages 3-8.  To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700.

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6:00 PM

TAG

May 19 @ 6:00 PM

TAG

Grades 6 to 12 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...

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11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Picture Book Mini-Golf

May 21 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Picture Book Mini-Golf

Drop in and play mini golf in the Youth Services Department on our picture book themed course!  No registration required.  All ages.

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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Illinois Libraries Present: Jessamine Chan & Emily Maloney

May 25 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Illinois Libraries Present: Jessamine Chan & Emily Maloney

Join Jessamine Chan and Emily Maloney for a discussion about the systems of power that impact our lives, our families, and our finances, through the lens of their acclaimed books, The School for Good Mothers and Cost of Living. This event is made...

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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Lego Club

May 28 @ 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Lego Club

Each meeting we will create around a different theme.   Ages 6-12.  To register, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700.

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June Steam Kit-Firefly Science

June Steam Kit-Firefly Science

June 1 - June 30

June Steam Kit-Firefly Science

Discover what makes a firefly light up and then do a fun glow stick experiment! To request a kit, email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org or call the Youth Services Department starting the 1st of each month.

2022-06-01

Pride Month Trivia Contest

Pride Month Trivia Contest

June 1 @ 8:00 AM - June 30 @ 5:00 PM

Pride Month Trivia Contest

Take this trivia quiz that we will post a link to on our Facebook page! Then provide your contact details once you've completed it. Those with the most correct answers will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift...

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Outdoor Escape Room

Outdoor Escape Room

June 1 @ 8:00 AM - June 30 @ 5:00 PM

Outdoor Escape Room

Stop by the Adult Services desk to receive a list of clues that will lead you to different locations outside of the library. Each location will have a puzzle for you to solve. Write the answers on your clue sheet...

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

June 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

Need assistance with your genealogy research? Patty Higgins from the South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society is available to answer your questions here at Acorn on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information about SSGHS, visit www.ssghs.org

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June Steam Kit-Firefly Science

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Pride Month Trivia Contest

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Outdoor Escape Room

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Kids Campfire Craft

June 2 @ 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Kids Campfire Craft

Join us for this cute craft!  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.  If you cannot make it, no worries, they will be available as Take and Make Kits starting June 3.

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

June 2 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

The Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group will hold their monthly meeting in the Library’s Meeting Room. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please contact the Adult Services Department.

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June Steam Kit-Firefly Science

2022-06-01

Pride Month Trivia Contest

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Outdoor Escape Room

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Senior Chair Yoga

June 3 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Senior Chair Yoga

Join us for fitness classes for seniors! Space is limited. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

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June Steam Kit-Firefly Science

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Pride Month Trivia Contest

2022-06-01

Outdoor Escape Room

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2022-06-01

June Steam Kit-Firefly Science

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Pride Month Trivia Contest

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Outdoor Escape Room

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May 4
May 4 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

May 4 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Craft Night

May 5
May 5 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

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May 7
May 7 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Mother’s Day Tea Party

May 7 @ 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tot Art-Tulips

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May 9
May 9 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Italian Conversation Group

May 10
May 10 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Little Builders

May 10 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Art Club

May 10 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mental Health Awareness Workshop

May 11
May 11 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

May 11 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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May 17
May 17 @ 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Story Time Fun

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May 19
May 19 @ 6:00 PM

TAG

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May 21
May 21 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Picture Book Mini-Golf

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May 25
May 25 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Illinois Libraries Present: Jessamine Chan & Emily Maloney

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May 28
May 28 @ 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Lego Club

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June 1
All day

June Steam Kit-Firefly Science

June 1 @ 8:00 AM - June 30 @ 5:00 PM

Pride Month Trivia Contest

June 1 @ 8:00 AM - June 30 @ 5:00 PM

Outdoor Escape Room

June 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

June 1
All day

June Steam Kit-Firefly Science

June 1 @ 8:00 AM - June 30 @ 5:00 PM

Pride Month Trivia Contest

June 1 @ 8:00 AM - June 30 @ 5:00 PM

Outdoor Escape Room

June 2 @ 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Kids Campfire Craft

June 2 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

June 1
All day

June Steam Kit-Firefly Science

June 1 @ 8:00 AM - June 30 @ 5:00 PM

Pride Month Trivia Contest

June 1 @ 8:00 AM - June 30 @ 5:00 PM

Outdoor Escape Room

June 3 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Senior Chair Yoga

June 1
All day

June Steam Kit-Firefly Science

June 1 @ 8:00 AM - June 30 @ 5:00 PM

Pride Month Trivia Contest

June 1 @ 8:00 AM - June 30 @ 5:00 PM

Outdoor Escape Room

June 1
All day

June Steam Kit-Firefly Science

June 1 @ 8:00 AM - June 30 @ 5:00 PM

Pride Month Trivia Contest

June 1 @ 8:00 AM - June 30 @ 5:00 PM

Outdoor Escape Room

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