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October 2023

Mon 2
October 2 @ 8:00 AM - October 31 @ 5:00 PM

Halloween Book Haunt Reading Program

Acorn Public Library District

Sign up in the Youth Services Department and get a haunted house reading log!  Read in at least three rooms of your house and return your decorated haunted house coloring sheet to the Youth Services Desk for a prize.  All...

Mon 2
October 2 @ 8:00 AM - October 31 @ 5:00 PM

STEAM Kit-All About Bats

Acorn Public Library District

Learn some fun facts about bats, do some fun echolocation activities, and make your own flying bat!  Kits available starting October 2.  To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Mon 2
October 2 @ 8:00 AM - October 31 @ 5:00 PM

Craft Kit-Frankenstein

Acorn Public Library District

Make a fun Halloween craft!  Kits available starting Oct. 2.  To request a kit, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Thu 5
October 5 @ 6:00 PM

Diversiteen Movie/Book Club “Love, Simon”

Acorn Public Library District

We will read the book prior to each meeting, and then have a brief discussion before watching the movie! To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email bconte@acornlibrary.org. Ages 11-17.

Fri 6
October 6 @ 6:30 PM

Outdoor Halloween Movie Night-“The Nightmare Before Christmas”

Acorn Public Library District

Join us for an outdoor spooky movie!  We'll be showing the 1993 classic The Nightmare Before Christmas! Individually wrapped snacks and water will be served.  Feel free to bring your own snacks! All ages. Be sure to bring a blanket...

Sat 7
October 7 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

All Aboard the Learning Train

Acorn Public Library District

Early learning stations are at each stop on this train!  After completing all the stops along the route, your child will earn a small incentive for learning with us! All ages.  No registration required.

Sat 7
October 7 @ 2:30 PM

Saturday Stories-Pumpkin Patch

Acorn Public Library District

Join us for stories, songs and crafts.  All ages.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.  

Tue 10
October 10 @ 6:00 PM

Family Story Time

Acorn Public Library District

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

Fri 13
October 13 @ 3:30 PM

Preschool Lab-Bats

Acorn Public Library District

Join us for hands on sensory play and activities. Ages 3-6.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Sat 14
October 14 @ 2:30 PM

Lego Club

Acorn Public Library District

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

Mon 16
October 16 @ 6:00 PM

Eat Your Science-Candy Chemistry

Acorn Public Library District

STEM Activities for kids that are completely edible! Ages 6-9.  To register, call the Youth Services Desk at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

Tue 17
October 17 @ 4:00 PM

Art Club-Raised Salt Painting Spiderwebs

Acorn Public Library District

If you like to be creative, join us for art club!  We will be painting, learning about art and having fun!  Ages 7 and up. To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

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