Spring Programs from Your Library! |
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Tornado and Sever Weather Spotter Training on Zoom
Thursday, March 31, 6:00 PM
Adults and Kids Ages 10 & Up
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Learn how to identify criteria of severe weather and how to report it to the National Weather Service. Become a trained spotter in your neighborhood and help make a difference in possibly saving lives by providing valuable observations to the National Service to assist in providing critical life-saving warning to the public. This is a Free training program offered through the National Weather Service and local Emergency Management Agencies. The program is about 2 hours long with a Q&A session at the end. Call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to register.
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In-Person Programs from Your Library! |
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Beaded Bracelet Craft Night
Wednesday, April 6, 7:00pm
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Join us to create your own beaded bracelet! All materials will be provided. This event is for age 18 and up. Space is limited. This event is for age 18 and up. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
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An Evening With
Nick Offerman &
Jeff Tweedy
Wednesday, April 27, 7:00pm
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Join us for an evening with actor, humorist, and woodworker Nick Offerman. Best known for his breakout role as Ron Swanson in the acclaimed series Parks and Recreation, Nick will be discuss his newest book, "Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside." His hiking buddy, Jeff Tweedy of Wilco, will join him in conversation. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries. Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
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Blood Drive
Thursday, April 28 3:00-6:30pm
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Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will be holding a mobile blood drive in the library's meeting room. Please consider donating blood. To schedule your appointment, visit the Versiti Blood Center Registration Page . Appointments will be honored first, but walk-ins are welcome. Photo ID is required. Safe social distancing measures will be in place to ensure donor safety. Keeping in compliance with our state's ordinance, donors will be required to bring and wear face masks during the donation process. To register please visit this website. |
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Tech Time
Wednesday, April 17, 7:00pm
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Book a fifteen minute time slot with an Adult Services staff member to answer your technology questions or to direct you to reputable sources of evaluative information. Registration is required. Tech Time sessions cannot offer legal, medical, or tax advice, assist with troubleshooting, maintenance, or setting up a personal computer or device, perform or assist with credit card transactions, or assist with typing documents. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
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Newspaper Kite
Monday, April 11, 6:30 PM
6:30pm, All Ages
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Help celebrate Earth Day by making a recycled newspaper kite. When you’re done, we’ll go outside and test them out! Call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to register.
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Dog Man Program
Saturday, April 30, 2:00pm
Ages 7 & Up
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Learn how to draw Dog Man, find out which Dog Man character you are and take the K9 Sniff Test Challenge!
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Grab and Go STEAM Kits: Skittles Rainbow Science
Pickup Begins April 1
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Create a colorful Skittles rainbow and learn about water stratification. Call 708-687-3700 or email
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Kids Craft Kit:
Easter Basket Craft
Pickup Begins April 1
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Make a cool craft. Kits are available starting the first of each month. Call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to request a kit.
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Wooden Bunny Craft Kit
Pickup begins April 4
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We’ll provide you with a wooden circle, paint, and felt for ears to create the face of a bunny. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
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Easter Egg Painted Rocks
Pickup begins April 4
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We’ll provide you with a rock, paints, and a brush to create an Easter Egg design. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
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Book Butterfly Cage & Contest
Pickup begins April 11
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We’ll provide you with a book and instructions to fold a butterfly cage. Use supplies at home to decorate your butterfly cage and then submit a picture of your entry to kspringer@acornlibrary.org. Library staff will vote on their favorites, and the winner will receive a small prize! Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.
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Reoccurring In-Person Programs |
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Weekly Storytime
Thursdays,
March 17- April 28
Babytime (0-3 years-old)
9:30-10:15 AM
Story Time (3-5 years-old):
11:00- 11:30 AM
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Registration is required, and begins March 1 continuing until session is full. Please plan on regular attendance of all meetings in the winter session. Call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to register.
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Genealogy Drop-In
Wednesday, April 6, 7:00pm
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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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Family Bingo
Wednesday, April 6,
6:30pm, All Ages
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Be the first to say ‘Bingo!’ in the game and win prizes! Registration begins two weeks prior, ending when full. Call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to register.
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Tot Art
Friday, April 1, 3:30pm
Ages 3-5
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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. |
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Lego Club
Saturday, April 16, 2:30pm
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Each meeting we will create around a different theme. Registration begins two weeks prior, ending when full. Call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to register.
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Little Builders
Tuesday, April 12, 10:00am
Ages 6 & Under
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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. Call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to register.
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Kids Art Club
Tuesday, April 12, 4:00pm
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If you like to be creative, join us for art club! We will be painting, learning about art and having fun! Call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to register.
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Picture Book Mini Golf!
Saturday, April 9,
11:00am-3:00pm
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Drop in and play mini golf in the Youth Services Department on our picture book themed course! Registration begins two weeks prior, ending when full. Call 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org to register.
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Storytime Fun
Tuesday, April 19, 6:30pm
Ages 3-8
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Teen Advisory Group
Thursday, April 21, 6:30pm
Grades 6-12
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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 fun
and earn service hours!
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Friends of the Library Updates |
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Thank you to our Business Members! |
Thank you to the Business Members of the Friends of the Library. Please support these local businesses. Visit this link to learn more!
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This email was made possible through the
fundraising efforts of the Friends of the Acorn Library
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