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AMPL Makerspace

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Work with one of our librarians to create fantastic mugs, custom t-shirts, and more. See the full list of Makerspace tools at the Information Desk. Personal use only, 2 to 3 items ...

Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Work with one of our librarians to create fantastic mugs, custom t-shirts, and more. See the full list of Makerspace tools at the Information Desk. Personal use only, 2 to 3 items per session at librarian discretion.

Teen Tarot Club: Moon Phases

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Zone at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Informational, Literature & Writing, Self-Help
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to get started with tarot? Kathleen finds it a useful tool for journaling and self-care. Bring your own tarot deck (or app) and journal and join our guided reading group! Don'...

Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Informational, Literature & Writing, Self-Help
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Want to get started with tarot? Kathleen finds it a useful tool for journaling and self-care. Bring your own tarot deck (or app) and journal and join our guided reading group! Don't have a deck? No problem! Kathleen has spares =)

Job Skills Workshop

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Are you looking for a summer job to earn some cash? In partnership with the Alsip Park District, the library is hosting a four-part workshop series on everything jobs just for teen...

Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Informational
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Are you looking for a summer job to earn some cash? In partnership with the Alsip Park District, the library is hosting a four-part workshop series on everything jobs just for teens!

Avoiding Telephone and Internet Scams

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Scam Artists do everything in their power to deceive people from their money and personal information. Pathlights presents ways to help you know and prevent scams occurring to you....

Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Informational, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Scam Artists do everything in their power to deceive people from their money and personal information. Pathlights presents ways to help you know and prevent scams occurring to you. 

Collage Take and Make

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

Pick up the supplies to make your own unique artwork. Limit 20. Pickup starts Monday, January 13

Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Pick up the supplies to make your own unique artwork. Limit 20. 

Pickup starts Monday, January 13

Tales for Teddy Bears

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 1-5 with caregiverMondays at 10 amJoin Miss Cindy with your favorite teddy bear, or other stuffed friend, as we read stories, play games, and make a craft. Limit 11 children.

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

Ages 1-5 with caregiver
Mondays at 10 am
Join Miss Cindy with your favorite teddy bear, or other stuffed friend, as we read stories, play games, and make a craft. Limit 11 children.

Cooking with Kids

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Grades K-4th Join Miss Marissa on Mondays at 3:45pm for Cooking with Kids. We will make simple and easy snacks, read a book while we enjoy our snacks, and play a game afterwar...

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

Grades K-4th 

Disclaimer(s)

YS Registration

Programs are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

Paint a Cantarito (Pinta un Cantarito)

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español/Bilingual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Cantaritos de Barro is a traditional Mexican jar made of clay and painted with floral designs. Join us as we decorate a cantarito with traditional designs. Cantaritos de Barro...

Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español/Bilingual
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Cantaritos de Barro is a traditional Mexican jar made of clay and painted with floral designs. Join us as we decorate a cantarito with traditional designs.

 

Teen Tarot Club: Moon Phases

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Zone at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Informational, Literature & Writing, Self-Help
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to get started with tarot? Kathleen finds it a useful tool for journaling and self-care. Bring your own tarot deck (or app) and journal and join our guided reading group!Check...

Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Informational, Literature & Writing, Self-Help
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Want to get started with tarot? Kathleen finds it a useful tool for journaling and self-care. Bring your own tarot deck (or app) and journal and join our guided reading group!

Wiggles & Jammies

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 1-5, with caregiverJoin Miss Marissa on Monday nights at 6:30pm for Wiggles & Jammies. Everything you love about Wiggles and Giggles, but this time, before bed! Does your ...

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

Ages 1-5, with caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

YS Registration

Programs are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

Baby & Me Playtime

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Birth-5 years, with caregiverJoin Miss Marissa for Baby & Me Playtime! Looking to meet and chat with other caregivers? This is the program for you! Caregivers and kiddos are we...

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

Birth-5 years, with caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

YS Registration

Programs are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

Creative Chefs

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Ages 3-6 years with caregiverLearn easy cooking skills with Miss Wendy while preparing a simple snack. Then enjoy your creation as you listen to a tasty story.  Limit 12. Plea...

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Ages 3-6 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.

Petite Picassos

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Ages 1-5 years with caregiverJoin Miss Wendy as we explore and create new art each week! Little ones will have the opportunity to use a variety of fun art materials in this process...

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
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.

What? That's in IL? Visiting Our State Park System

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Travel expert Celeste Brown’s quest to visit each of the Illinois State Parks has opened her eyes to the natural diversity of our state. She will recount adventures and highlight o...

Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Informational
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Travel expert Celeste Brown’s quest to visit each of the Illinois State Parks has opened her eyes to the natural diversity of our state. She will recount adventures and highlight our wonderful Illinois landscapes.

Swiftie Science

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Science
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Join Ms. Ann each week for a cool science activity connected to Taylor Swift. Limit 12 kids. For grades K-5. Child must have an AMP Library Card.

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

Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Join Ms. Ann each week for a cool science activity connected to Taylor Swift. Limit 12 kids. For grades K-5. Child must have an AMP Library Card.

Disclaimer(s)

YS Registration

Programs are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

"Noche de Lotería" Fiesta Fantástico Pop-Up   

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
En Español/Bilingual, Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Fiesta Fantástico Pop-Up        Grades K-8th with caregiverWednesday, January 15th at 6pmGet ready for an unforgettable family fun night at our “...

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: En Español/Bilingual, Gaming & Trivia
Event Details:

Fiesta Fantástico Pop-Up        Grades K-8th with caregiver

Wednesday, January 15th at 6pm

Photo of Candles

Candle Swap

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Scents are subjective, so if you received a candle as a gift and don’t like the smell, trade it for a new one at the library! Please ensure candles are clean and unused. Drop-in pr...

Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

Scents are subjective, so if you received a candle as a gift and don’t like the smell, trade it for a new one at the library! Please ensure candles are clean and unused. Drop-in program, registration not required, but welcome.

Preschool STEAM

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Science, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Join Ms. Ann each week for a fun activity to learn about science and art with fun experiments! Limit 12 kids. For ages 1-5 with caregiver. Child must have an AMP Library Card.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Science, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms. Ann each week for a fun activity to learn about science and art with fun experiments! Limit 12 kids. For ages 1-5 with caregiver. Child must have an AMP Library Card.

Disclaimer(s)

YS Registration

Programs are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

Sensory Play Hour

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Birth-7 years with caregiverThursdays at 10:45 amChildren and parents are invited to play and socialize in a safe, fun, and multi-sensory environment.  This inclusive, interac...

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

Birth-7 years with caregiver

Thursdays at 10:45 am

Disclaimer(s)

YS Registration

Programs are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

Job Skills Workshop

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Are you looking for a summer job to earn some cash? In partnership with the Alsip Park District, the library is hosting a four-part workshop series on everything jobs just for teen...

Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Informational
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Are you looking for a summer job to earn some cash? In partnership with the Alsip Park District, the library is hosting a four-part workshop series on everything jobs just for teens!

Preschool Music and Movement

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Best for under 5 with caregiverFridays at 10 amSongs, stories and musical adventures with Miss Debbie and her guitar!  Limit 18 children.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Best for under 5 with caregiver

Fridays at 10 am

Songs, stories and musical adventures with Miss Debbie and her guitar!  Limit 18 children.

Disclaimer(s)

YS Registration

Programs are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

Pathlights 101 and Pizza

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In South & Southwest Suburban Cook County, Pathlights is the “go-to” non-profit community resource for people needing assistance along the path to aging.Pathlights 101 introduc...

Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Informational
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

In South & Southwest Suburban Cook County, Pathlights is the “go-to” non-profit community resource for people needing assistance along the path to aging.

AI and ChatGPT

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) products are taking the world by storm. In this program, we will look at the most popular AI technology, ways it can assist us in our...

Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Informational, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) products are taking the world by storm.

Betty the Pan Am Stewardess

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this historical portrayal, historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., takes you on an exciting, true story about the real-life stewardesses for Pan Am, the most glamorous U.S. airline. Le...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

In this historical portrayal, historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., takes you on an exciting, true story about the real-life stewardesses for Pan Am, the most glamorous U.S. airline.