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Makerspace

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Teen: 3 pm - 4:30 pm

Adult: 6 pm - 7:30 pm

 

Use the Cricut, T-shirt press, button maker, or other tools for crafting. Limit of 2-3 items per person. 

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:

Teen: 3 pm - 4:30 pm

Adult: 6 pm - 7:30 pm

 

Use the Cricut, T-shirt press, button maker, or other tools for crafting. Limit of 2-3 items per person. 

Cricut for Beginners

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about the Cricut machine and make a simple craft. Basic computer skills required. Open to beginners only. Limit of 6. Teens welcome. 

 

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

Learn about the Cricut machine and make a simple craft. Basic computer skills required. Open to beginners only. Limit of 6. Teens welcome. 

 

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.  

Book Social

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Literature & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Come share the latest book or show you have enjoyed -- or just listen and gather a list of titles for your fall entertainment. Light refreshments will be provided.

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 the latest book or show you have enjoyed -- or just listen and gather a list of titles for your fall entertainment. Light refreshments will be provided.

Caja de libros trimestral en español

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
En Español/Bilingual, Literature & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Cada caja contendrá una novela y una manualidad, un regalo o una sorpresa relacionada con la historia. La temática cambiará trimestralmente. El género de este trimestre es el terror gótico. Límite de 5.

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español/Bilingual, Literature & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cada caja contendrá una novela y una manualidad, un regalo o una sorpresa relacionada con la historia. La temática cambiará trimestralmente. El género de este trimestre es el terror gótico. Límite de 5.

 

Mindfulness Packages

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

Kits include a notebook for journaling with prompts, a mood tracker, coloring pages, and a self-care bingo game that you can turn in to receive a prize. Limit of 12. 

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

Kits include a notebook for journaling with prompts, a mood tracker, coloring pages, and a self-care bingo game that you can turn in to receive a prize. Limit of 12. 

Fraud Protection and Financial Scams with AgeOptions

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational
Age Group:
Adults

Join Jessica Mercer, MSW, Aging & Disability Rights Coordinator at AgeOptions for an informative presentation to help you protect yourself from fraud and scams. 

You will learn:

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

Join Jessica Mercer, MSW, Aging & Disability Rights Coordinator at AgeOptions for an informative presentation to help you protect yourself from fraud and scams. 

You will learn:

Concert at Heritage I: Downhillers

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults

The Downhillers, an acoustic harmony band based in Naperville, invites you to enjoy their music. They cover classic tunes from artists like the Eagles, Simon and Garfunkel, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, the Doobie Brothers, and Linda Ronstadt.

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

The Downhillers, an acoustic harmony band based in Naperville, invites you to enjoy their music. They cover classic tunes from artists like the Eagles, Simon and Garfunkel, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, the Doobie Brothers, and Linda Ronstadt.

Writing Roundup

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Boardroom 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. 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: Boardroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literature & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to do the writing of your choice in a supportive environment. Writing prompts and supplies will be available. At the end of our meeting, we'll have an optional time of sharing our progress.

Memory Lab - Demo (Laboratorio de Memoria)

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
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.

Cricut Club

Thursday, September 18, 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. Please register for only one session per month. Registration opens September 2 for all sessions September to November.

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. Please register for only one session per month. Registration opens September 2 for all sessions September to November.

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.  

labeled mushrooms

Using and Growing Mushrooms

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Plants & Gardening
Age Group:
Adults

Like mushrooms? Ever thought about growing your own? Mark Lyons, an experienced mushroom grower and garden coach, will show you how to grow your very own mushroom harvest.

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

Like mushrooms? Ever thought about growing your own? Mark Lyons, an experienced mushroom grower and garden coach, will show you how to grow your very own mushroom harvest.

Sharing Photos Online: Lunch and Learn

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This class will cover Apple Photos, Google Photos, Flickr, and other sites that help you save and share your favorite photos with friends and family. Light refreshments will be served.

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

This class will cover Apple Photos, Google Photos, Flickr, and other sites that help you save and share your favorite photos with friends and family. Light refreshments will be served.

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Tuesday Morning Movie

Tuesday, September 23, 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

Knitting Studio: Fall Edition Session 1

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

This is a three-session class for beginning knitters. When you register for this session, you will automatically be registered for all three sessions. 

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

This is a three-session class for beginning knitters. When you register for this session, you will automatically be registered for all three sessions. 

Author and Book Cover

Cozy Mystery Author Meet & Greet

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Literature & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Meet Sandra Jackson-Opoku, author of the cozy mystery Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes.

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

Meet Sandra Jackson-Opoku, author of the cozy mystery Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes.

Cricut Club

Thursday, September 25, 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. Please register for only one session per month. Registration opens September 2 for all sessions from September to November.

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. Please register for only one session per month. Registration opens September 2 for all sessions from September to November.

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.  

Pathlights BINGO

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia, Informational
Age Group:
Adults

Play and connect! Pathlights helps older adults access the services they need to stay independent and supported.

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

Play and connect! Pathlights helps older adults access the services they need to stay independent and supported.

Quarterly Book Box

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

Each box will contain a novel and a craft, treat, or a surprise connected to the story. The theme will change quarterly. Keep all the items in the box! This quarter’s genre is gothic horror.

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

Each box will contain a novel and a craft, treat, or a surprise connected to the story. The theme will change quarterly. Keep all the items in the box! This quarter’s genre is gothic horror.

Socktober

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family

October 1 - October 31

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

Socktober

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family

October 1 - October 31

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

Socktober

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family

October 1 - October 31

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

Friday Night Special: Books, Beer and BBQ

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Pulaski Lounge at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Friday Night Specials, Gaming & Trivia, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an evening of music, games, and local flavors!  Sample craft beers from local brewers, while enjoying live music by Bourbon Aristocracy.  Treat yourself to Firewater BBQ and enjoy a round of mini golf or shoot some

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Pulaski Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Friday Night Specials, Gaming & Trivia, Music & Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of music, games, and local flavors!  Sample craft beers from local brewers, while enjoying live music by Bourbon Aristocracy.  Treat yourself to Firewater BBQ and enjoy a round of mini golf or shoot some

Socktober

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family

October 1 - October 31

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

Book Social

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Literature & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Come share the latest book or show you have enjoyed -- or just listen and gather a list of titles for your fall entertainment. Light refreshments will be provided.

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 the latest book or show you have enjoyed -- or just listen and gather a list of titles for your fall entertainment. Light refreshments will be provided.