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All Day 5/9 - 6/19
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District

The library will be closed for renovation. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to serving you when we reopen.

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The library will be closed for renovation. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to serving you when we reopen.

nonalcoholic mint mojitos

Green Space Project: Mocktail Mixing

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Learn some fun alcohol-free cocktail recipes and taste test different drinks. 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Learn some fun alcohol-free cocktail recipes and taste test different drinks. 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

Candies from around the World

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Informational
Age Group:
Adults

Pickups begin on June 28. Library card number required at time of registration.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Informational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pickups begin on June 28. Library card number required at time of registration.

painting of a garden

Green Space Project: Plant Swap

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Plants & Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join us to trade seedlings, plants, pots, and any other gardening or houseplant extras.

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Plants & Gardening
Event Details:

Join us to trade seedlings, plants, pots, and any other gardening or houseplant extras.

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

Quarterly Book Box

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Literature & Writing, Take & Make
Age Group:
Adults

Pick-ups start July 1, Registration opens June 20. Library card number required at time of registration. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literature & Writing, Take & Make
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick-ups start July 1, Registration opens June 20. Library card number required at time of registration. 

Completed woven potholders with a loom and weaving loops in the background

Woven Potholder Take & Make

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Pick-ups start July 1, Registration opens June 9. Library card number required at time of registration. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick-ups start July 1, Registration opens June 9. Library card number required at time of registration. 

Bingo with Bob

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every month for an afternoon of Bingo with Bob Trzeciak and win prizes. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming & Trivia
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every month for an afternoon of Bingo with Bob Trzeciak and win prizes. 

Disclaimer(s)

No-Show Policy

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.  

Cricut Crafting for Beginers

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español/Bilingual
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about the Cricut Joy, Cricut Joy Extra, and the heat press, and create a simple craft.

Open to beginners only. Limit of 6. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español/Bilingual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the Cricut Joy, Cricut Joy Extra, and the heat press, and create a simple craft.

Open to beginners only. Limit of 6. 

Disclaimer(s)

No-Show Policy

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.  

kpop group dancing

Green Space Project: K-Pop Dance

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join Brandon Jackson to learn some K-pop moves. Dress to exercise! 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Join Brandon Jackson to learn some K-pop moves. Dress to exercise! 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

sashiko mending stitches

Sashiko Mending

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Don’t throw away those favorite jeans! Mend them using the ancient art of Sashiko mending.

Materials and light refreshments will be provided. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don’t throw away those favorite jeans! Mend them using the ancient art of Sashiko mending.

Materials and light refreshments will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

No-Show Policy

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.  

Digital Decluttering Follow-up

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Tech Social Hour Program

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tech Social Hour Program

Book Social

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Literature & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Come share about your favorite books and shows, or listen and gather a list for your summer entertainment.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literature & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come share about your favorite books and shows, or listen and gather a list for your summer entertainment.

Mexican Mocktails

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
En Español/Bilingual, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

AMPL cardholders only. Limit of 10. Library card number required at time of registration.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español/Bilingual, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

AMPL cardholders only. Limit of 10. Library card number required at time of registration.

chicken

Green Space Project: Raising Backyard Chickens

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Jennifer Murtoff teaches us the basics of raising backyard chickens. Come on down and meet a real chicken!

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Jennifer Murtoff teaches us the basics of raising backyard chickens. Come on down and meet a real chicken!

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

Writing Roundup

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Literature & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to do the writing of your choice, followed by an optional time of sharing. Fun, creative prompts or worksheets will be provided to help you get started. Please register here in advance, or at the Information Desk: 708.371.5666.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literature & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to do the writing of your choice, followed by an optional time of sharing. Fun, creative prompts or worksheets will be provided to help you get started. Please register here in advance, or at the Information Desk: 708.371.5666.

Floral Felting Workshop

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

No-Show Policy

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.  

charcuterie board

Friday Night Special: Charcuterie Board with Farmhouse Academy

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Friday Night Specials
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the art of crafting your very own charcuterie board!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Friday Night Specials
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the art of crafting your very own charcuterie board!

Disclaimer(s)

No-Show Policy

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.  

Make AI Work For You

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

There are many options for generative AI websites and apps, from ChatGPT to Google Gemini to Apple Intelligence. This class will discuss all the best options as well as how to create prompts that will give you the answers that you need.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Informational, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

There are many options for generative AI websites and apps, from ChatGPT to Google Gemini to Apple Intelligence. This class will discuss all the best options as well as how to create prompts that will give you the answers that you need.

Let’s Video Chat! A Beginner’s Guide

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Video calls made simple! Learn Zoom, Google Meet, and more. Connect with loved ones and attend appointments with confidence!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Video calls made simple! Learn Zoom, Google Meet, and more. Connect with loved ones and attend appointments with confidence!

Disclaimer(s)

No-Show Policy

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.  

Cricut Club

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Select dates at 5:30 pm. Light refreshments provided. Registration opens on the first of the month for that month. Please register for only one session per month. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Select dates at 5:30 pm. Light refreshments provided. Registration opens on the first of the month for that month. Please register for only one session per month. 

3 painted pots

Green Space Project: Pottery Painting

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Paint a clay pot to dress up your indoor or outdoor plants. 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Paint a clay pot to dress up your indoor or outdoor plants. 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

Fabric Painting at Heritage II Clubhouse

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Please call to register or register in person. Registration begins July 1st.

Join us for an afternoon of Batkin Fabric painting. All supplies will be provided. This program is off-site.

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Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please call to register or register in person. Registration begins July 1st.

Join us for an afternoon of Batkin Fabric painting. All supplies will be provided. This program is off-site.

needles with garter stitch

Knitting Studio

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Once per month on a Wednesday at 11 am. Materials and light refreshments provided.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Once per month on a Wednesday at 11 am. Materials and light refreshments provided.

Memory Lab - Open Lab

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
En Español/Bilingual, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Memory Lab:

Digitize your favorite family photos, home audio and video cassettes.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español/Bilingual, Technology
Registration Required

Digitize your favorite family photos, home audio and video cassettes.