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Cricut Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Cricut Club (Registration for all Cricut Programs open on December 3)
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 (Registration for all Cricut Programs open on December 3)
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.  

Teen Game Night

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Zone at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a night of fun, friends, and friendly competition! We will have both board games and gaming systems. Whether you are into strategy, trivia, racing, or party games, there is something for everyone!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming & Trivia
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a night of fun, friends, and friendly competition! We will have both board games and gaming systems. Whether you are into strategy, trivia, racing, or party games, there is something for everyone!

Teen Movie Night

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a cozy evening as we watch 10 Things I Hate About You. Bring your friends, eat some snacks, and enjoy this fun classic. Must be in high school (grades 9th-12th). Limit of 10. 

 

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

Join us for a cozy evening as we watch 10 Things I Hate About You. Bring your friends, eat some snacks, and enjoy this fun classic. Must be in high school (grades 9th-12th). Limit of 10. 

 

Level Up! Sun Catcher

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

Grades 4-8
Beginning Sunday, February 22, while supplies last
Pick up a kit that includes everything you need to make a beautiful sun catcher to put in your window at home. AMPL cardholder’s only. Limit 11.

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

Grades 4-8
Beginning Sunday, February 22, while supplies last
Pick up a kit that includes everything you need to make a beautiful sun catcher to put in your window at home. AMPL cardholder’s only. Limit 11.

Celebrating 50 Years Along the Lincoln Highway

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
History, Informational
Age Group:
Adults

Join historian Tina Beaird on a virtual trip along the historic Lincoln Highway. Come hear stories of the roadway’s construction, history, and notable sites along the way. Light refreshments will be served.

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

Join historian Tina Beaird on a virtual trip along the historic Lincoln Highway. Come hear stories of the roadway’s construction, history, and notable sites along the way. Light refreshments will be served.

Tales for Teddy Bears

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 1-5 with caregiver
Mondays at 10 am
Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed friend for a magical experience designed to spark creativity and foster a love for reading with stories, games, and crafts. Limit 16 children.

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

Ages 1-5 with caregiver
Mondays at 10 am
Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed friend for a magical experience designed to spark creativity and foster a love for reading with stories, games, and crafts. Limit 16 children.

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. 

Crayons & Curiosity

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytime, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Monday, February 23 at 3:30 pm | Ages 3-5, with caregiver

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

Monday, February 23 at 3:30 pm | Ages 3-5, 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. 

Wiggles & Jammies

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Mondays at 6:30 pm | 1-5 years with caregiver

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

Mondays at 6:30 pm | 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. 

Winter Open Mic

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Literature & Writing, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come share your creativity or join us to watch and be entertained.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Literature & Writing, Music & Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come share your creativity or join us to watch and be entertained.

Registration for Crochet Crew Begins

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

Join us on Tuesday March 10th at 6pm for a beginner-friendly crochet club! We will be learning the basics of crocheting and making super fun and creative beginner projects to take home and show off.

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

Join us on Tuesday March 10th at 6pm for a beginner-friendly crochet club! We will be learning the basics of crocheting and making super fun and creative beginner projects to take home and show off.

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.

Tuesday Morning Movie

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Tuesday Morning Movies:

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

December 23- Home Alone
January 27- Hamilton
February 24- You've Got Mail

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.

December 23- Home Alone
January 27- Hamilton
February 24- You've Got Mail

Baby & Me Playtime

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Birth-5 years, with caregiver

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

Birth-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. 

Rubber Ducky Diamond Art

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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, February 24 at 6:30 pm
Do you like doing Diamond Art? Join us as we make rubber ducky magnets. Limit 12 children.

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, February 24 at 6:30 pm
Do you like doing Diamond Art? Join us as we make rubber ducky magnets. Limit 12 children.

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. 

Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come and explore the world of rigid heddle weaving. Participants will learn how to warp and weave on a rigid heddle loom. 

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

Come and explore the world of rigid heddle weaving. Participants will learn how to warp and weave on a rigid heddle loom. 

Petite Picassos

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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. 

Reading Dragons Monthly Meetings

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia, 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, 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

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Come to our open lab classes and learn how to turn your favorite old family photos, home recordings, and video cassettes into digital keepsakes.

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

Come to our open lab classes and learn how to turn your favorite old family photos, home recordings, and video cassettes into digital keepsakes.

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.  

Beading Bonanza

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 2-6
Thursdays, February 26 & March 12 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 2-6
Thursdays, February 26 & March 12 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. 

Cricut Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Cricut Club (Registration for all Cricut Programs open on December 3)
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 (Registration for all Cricut Programs open on December 3)
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.  

Teen DIY Spring Mini Pots

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Decorating Mini Pots, seeds included! 

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

Decorating Mini Pots, seeds included! 

March 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 March 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 March 1st! Provide your child with a fun challenge or extra practice with these engaging activity bags.

March 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 March 1st! 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 March 1st! Keep your little one entertained with these fun, easy, and quiet activities.

Tales for Teddy Bears

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 1-5 with caregiver
Mondays at 10 am
Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed friend for a magical experience designed to spark creativity
and foster a love for reading with stories, games, and crafts. Limit 16 children.

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

Ages 1-5 with caregiver
Mondays at 10 am
Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed friend for a magical experience designed to spark creativity
and foster a love for reading with stories, games, and crafts. Limit 16 children.

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. 

Wiggles & Jammies

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Mondays at 6:30 pm | 1-5 years with caregiver

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

Mondays at 6:30 pm | 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.