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Petite Picassos

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 1-5 years with caregiver.

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

Ages 1-5 years with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

By registering for our programs, you are giving consent for your child’s photos to be used on our website, social media sites, and/or within the library.

YS Registration

Programs are drop-in, first come first served, unless otherwise stated.  Some programs may require a valid youth AMP library card to participate.  They may also require registration.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check-in 15 minutes prior to the program.  Non-residents may participate if space is available 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. 

Writing Roundup

Wednesday, November 19, 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 in a supportive environment. Fun creative writing prompts and supplies will be available. At the end of our meeting, we'll have an optional time of sharing our progress.

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 in a supportive environment. Fun creative writing prompts and supplies will be available. At the end of our meeting, we'll have an optional time of sharing our progress.

Reading Dragons Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia, Literature & Writing, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids

Are you a fan of trading cards, dragons, or reading? Then we’ve got the perfect program for you! Swing by the Youth Services Reference Desk to grab your tracker and start your adventure.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming & Trivia, Literature & Writing, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Are you a fan of trading cards, dragons, or reading? Then we’ve got the perfect program for you! Swing by the Youth Services Reference Desk to grab your tracker and start your adventure.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

By registering for our programs, you are giving consent for your child’s photos to be used on our website, social media sites, and/or within the library.

Memory Lab - Open Lab (Laboratorio de Memoria)

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Memory Lab:

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

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

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

Sensory Explorers

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Thursday, November 20 at 10:00 am | Ages 2-6, with caregiver

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Event Details:

Thursday, November 20 at 10:00 am | Ages 2-6, with caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

YS Registration

Programs are drop-in, first come first served, unless otherwise stated.  Some programs may require a valid youth AMP library card to participate.  They may also require registration.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check-in 15 minutes prior to the program.  Non-residents may participate if space is available 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. 

Open Paint Class

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Grades K-8
Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30 pm OR
Thursday, November 20 at 3:30 pm

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grades K-8
Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30 pm OR
Thursday, November 20 at 3:30 pm

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

By registering for our programs, you are giving consent for your child’s photos to be used on our website, social media sites, and/or within the library.

YS Registration

Programs are drop-in, first come first served, unless otherwise stated.  Some programs may require a valid youth AMP library card to participate.  They may also require registration.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check-in 15 minutes prior to the program.  Non-residents may participate if space is available 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. 

Level-Up Meetup! Cookies in a Jar

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 4-8

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Grades 4-8

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

By registering for our programs, you are giving consent for your child’s photos to be used on our website, social media sites, and/or within the library.

YS Registration

Programs are drop-in, first come first served, unless otherwise stated.  Some programs may require a valid youth AMP library card to participate.  They may also require registration.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check-in 15 minutes prior to the program.  Non-residents may participate if space is available 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. 

Preschool Music and Movement

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Miss Debbie's program is a great way to introduce your child to the joys of music and storytelling. With her guitar and her engaging personality, your child is sure to have a blast while learning new songs and stories.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Miss Debbie's program is a great way to introduce your child to the joys of music and storytelling. With her guitar and her engaging personality, your child is sure to have a blast while learning new songs and stories.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

By registering for our programs, you are giving consent for your child’s photos to be used on our website, social media sites, and/or within the library.

Holiday Teas Kit

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 4-8

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Grades 4-8

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T-Rexexplorers: Discover the Clues That Prove Dinosaurs Existed!

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Science
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Join the T-Rexplorers for an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of dinosaur science and paleontology as you uncover the secrets of prehistoric life.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Play & Learn, Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the T-Rexplorers for an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of dinosaur science and paleontology as you uncover the secrets of prehistoric life.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

By registering for our programs, you are giving consent for your child’s photos to be used on our website, social media sites, and/or within the library.

Crafting for a Cause - Volunteering

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Volunteering
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 5-8   Drop in anytime between 1:30-3:30 pm

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Volunteering
Event Details:

Grades 5-8   Drop in anytime between 1:30-3:30 pm

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

By registering for our programs, you are giving consent for your child’s photos to be used on our website, social media sites, and/or within the library.

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Tuesday Morning Movie

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Fourth Tuesday of every month at 9:30am. Light refreshments provided. 

September 23 – Four Letters of Love

October 28 – The Addams Family 

November 25 – Superman

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Fourth Tuesday of every month at 9:30am. Light refreshments provided. 

September 23 – Four Letters of Love

October 28 – The Addams Family 

November 25 – Superman

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
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Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
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December Junior Explorers Activity Bags

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids

Our Junior Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting December 1st! Provide your child with a fun challenge or extra practice with these engaging activity bags.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Informational, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Event Details:

Our Junior Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting December 1st! Provide your child with a fun challenge or extra practice with these engaging activity bags.

December Preschool Explorers Activity Bags

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids

Our Preschool Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting December1st! Keep your little one entertained with these fun, easy, and quiet activities.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Informational, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Event Details:

Our Preschool Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting December1st! Keep your little one entertained with these fun, easy, and quiet activities.

Level Up! Build a Snowman

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

Grades 4-8

Beginning December 1, stop by and pick up a kit to make a snowman out of air-dried clay. Open to AMPL cardholders only, you must show a valid library card. Limit 12.

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

Grades 4-8

Beginning December 1, stop by and pick up a kit to make a snowman out of air-dried clay. Open to AMPL cardholders only, you must show a valid library card. Limit 12.

Teen Makerspace

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come use the sublimation printer, heat press, mug press and more to create unique gifts with your own photos. Limit of 2-3 items per person. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come use the sublimation printer, heat press, mug press and more to create unique gifts with your own photos. Limit of 2-3 items per person. 

Makerspace

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come use the sublimation printer, heat press, mug press and more to create unique gifts with your own photos. Limit of 2-3 items per person. 

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

Come use the sublimation printer, heat press, mug press and more to create unique gifts with your own photos. Limit of 2-3 items per person. 

Christmas Diamond Art

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 2-8

Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 pm

Come in and made a Christmas Diamond Art magnet for your fridge!  Limit 12.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grades 2-8

Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 pm

Come in and made a Christmas Diamond Art magnet for your fridge!  Limit 12.

DIY Baby & Toddler Holiday Photo Shoot

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Wednesday, December 3 from 10:30 am-12:00 pm & 2:00-4:00 pm | Ages: Birth-3 years, with caregiver

Capture the Cuteness--No Studio Needed!

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Wednesday, December 3 from 10:30 am-12:00 pm & 2:00-4:00 pm | Ages: Birth-3 years, with caregiver

Capture the Cuteness--No Studio Needed!

Disclaimer(s)

YS Registration

Programs are drop-in, first come first served, unless otherwise stated.  Some programs may require a valid youth AMP library card to participate.  They may also require registration.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check-in 15 minutes prior to the program.  Non-residents may participate if space is available 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. 

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Sesame Street: Raising Kids in a Digital World

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Storytime, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Join all of our friends from Sesame Street as discover tips to help raise kids in a digital world. We will read stories, do crafts, and sing songs in this program perfect for fans of Sesame Street.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytime, Technology
Event Details:

Join all of our friends from Sesame Street as discover tips to help raise kids in a digital world. We will read stories, do crafts, and sing songs in this program perfect for fans of Sesame Street.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

By registering for our programs, you are giving consent for your child’s photos to be used on our website, social media sites, and/or within the library.

Cricut Club

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Cricut Club
Select Thursdays at 5:30 pm. 
A tutorial of the craft will be given, and assistance will be provided throughout.

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

Cricut Club
Select Thursdays at 5:30 pm. 
A tutorial of the craft will be given, and assistance will be provided throughout.

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.  

Youth Volunteer Christmas Meeting

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 5-8

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Volunteering
Event Details:

Grades 5-8

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

By registering for our programs, you are giving consent for your child’s photos to be used on our website, social media sites, and/or within the library.