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AMPPL-Con

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming & Trivia, Literature & Writing, Volunteering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family

Our mini con is back – better than ever! Please join us for an all-ages event to end the summer with a BANG! Activities include:

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming & Trivia, Literature & Writing, Volunteering
Event Details:

Our mini con is back – better than ever! Please join us for an all-ages event to end the summer with a BANG! Activities include:

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Painting with Heaven Newsom

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Heaven Newsom will guide us through painting a bright and colorful streetscape. Limit 10; registration required. Adults and teens welcome!

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

Heaven Newsom will guide us through painting a bright and colorful streetscape. Limit 10; registration required. Adults and teens welcome!

Worldwide Knit-In-Public Day

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Teen Zone at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Informational, Take & Make
Age Group:
Teens

Drop in to pick up a knitting kit. Stay for the micro lessons on knitting, crocheting, and using a drop spindle. Weather permitting, a yarn bomb will be held outside.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Informational, Take & Make
Event Details:

Drop in to pick up a knitting kit. Stay for the micro lessons on knitting, crocheting, and using a drop spindle. Weather permitting, a yarn bomb will be held outside.

Teen Sewing: Just the Basics!

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Have you always wanted to learn how to operate a sewing machine? Here's your chance! Learn the parts of the machine, how to thread it and how to sew a basic seam. Registration required; limit 4.

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

Have you always wanted to learn how to operate a sewing machine? Here's your chance! Learn the parts of the machine, how to thread it and how to sew a basic seam. Registration required; limit 4.

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.  

Summer Smoothie Smash

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join Intentional Nutrition and discover how to craft and blend tasty fruit smoothies! Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Intentional Nutrition and discover how to craft and blend tasty fruit smoothies! Registration required.

Jerry Decaire’s Math & Marvels

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Informational
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Jerry Decaire is a notable comic artist for X-Men, Wolverine, and Thor. He’ll share the inside scoop on how a comic book is made, from sketches to finished product. A drawing demo and Q&A will follow.

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

Jerry Decaire is a notable comic artist for X-Men, Wolverine, and Thor. He’ll share the inside scoop on how a comic book is made, from sketches to finished product. A drawing demo and Q&A will follow.

Teen Book Box

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

Each box will contain a novel and a craft, treat, or surprise connected to the story. Keep all items found in the box!  

Teens only. Limit of 10.

 

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

Each box will contain a novel and a craft, treat, or surprise connected to the story. Keep all items found in the box!  

Teens only. Limit of 10.