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Makerspace

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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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.

Green Space Project: Planting Day

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Plants & Gardening
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family

Part of the library’s Green Space Project. Today we will be planting seeds and seedlings into the garden. Gloves and tools will be provided, as well as snacks! 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Plants & Gardening
Registration Required
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Part of the library’s Green Space Project. Today we will be planting seeds and seedlings into the garden. Gloves and tools will be provided, as well as snacks! 

Cricut Crafting Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español/Bilingual
Age Group:
Adults

Mondays on select dates at 5:30 pm. Light refreshments provided.

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

Mondays on select dates at 5:30 pm. Light refreshments provided.

Puzzle Mania

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a puzzle-building competition. Adult teams of 1-3 people will compete to see who can finish a 500-piece puzzle first! Teams will take their puzzle home. Light refreshments will be provided as puzzle-building fuel.

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

Join us for a puzzle-building competition. Adult teams of 1-3 people will compete to see who can finish a 500-piece puzzle first! Teams will take their puzzle home. Light refreshments will be provided as puzzle-building fuel.

Tap an App: Don't Miss Those Grocery Coupons

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Do you rely on apps or avoid adding them to your device? Come share your favorites as well as any challenges you have encountered.

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

Do you rely on apps or avoid adding them to your device? Come share your favorites as well as any challenges you have encountered.

Tuesday Morning Movie

Tuesday, May 27, 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. 

Fly Me To The Moon: 

Sparks fly between a marketing executive and a NASA official as he makes preparations for the Apollo 11 moon landing.

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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. 

Fly Me To The Moon: 

Sparks fly between a marketing executive and a NASA official as he makes preparations for the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Memory Lab - Open Lab (Laboratorio de Memoria)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
En Español/Bilingual, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Digitize your favorite family photos, home audio and video cassette 

Digitaliza tus fotos familiares, audio doméstico y videocasete favoritos

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

Digitize your favorite family photos, home audio and video cassette 

Digitaliza tus fotos familiares, audio doméstico y videocasete favoritos

kimbap rolls

Green Space Project: Kimbap (Korean Sushi) Rolling

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Roll up some rice and enjoy a delicious snack. 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking
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Roll up some rice and enjoy a delicious snack. 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

nonalcoholic mint mojitos

Green Space Project: Mocktail Mixing

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Learn some fun alcohol-free cocktail recipes and taste test different drinks. 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking
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Learn some fun alcohol-free cocktail recipes and taste test different drinks. 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

Memory Lab - Demo

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
En Español/Bilingual, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Memory Lab:

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

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Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español/Bilingual, Technology
Registration Required

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

Candies from around the World

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Informational
Age Group:
Adults

Pickups begin on June 28. Library card number required at time of registration.

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Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Informational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pickups begin on June 28. Library card number required at time of registration.

painting of a garden

Green Space Project: Plant Swap

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Plants & Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join us to trade seedlings, plants, pots, and any other gardening or houseplant extras.

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Plants & Gardening
Event Details:

Join us to trade seedlings, plants, pots, and any other gardening or houseplant extras.

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

Quarterly Book Box

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

Pick-ups start July 1, Registration opens June 9. Library card number required at time of registration. 

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

Pick-ups start July 1, Registration opens June 9. Library card number required at time of registration. 

Completed woven potholders with a loom and weaving loops in the background

Woven Potholder Take & Make

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

Pick-ups start July 1, Registration opens June 9. Library card number required at time of registration. 

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

Pick-ups start July 1, Registration opens June 9. Library card number required at time of registration. 

Cricut Crafting for Beginers

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español/Bilingual
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about the Cricut Joy, Cricut Joy Extra, and the heat press, and create a simple craft.

Open to beginners only. Limit of 6. 

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

Learn about the Cricut Joy, Cricut Joy Extra, and the heat press, and create a simple craft.

Open to beginners only. Limit of 6. 

kpop group dancing

Green Space Project: K-Pop Dance

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join Brandon Jackson to learn some K-pop moves. Dress to exercise! 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Join Brandon Jackson to learn some K-pop moves. Dress to exercise! 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

Digital Decluttering Follow-up

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Tech Social Hour Program

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

Tech Social Hour Program

Mexican Mocktails

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
En Español/Bilingual, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

AMPL cardholders only. Limit of 10. Library card number required at time of registration.

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Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español/Bilingual, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

AMPL cardholders only. Limit of 10. Library card number required at time of registration.

chicken

Green Space Project: Raising Backyard Chickens

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Jennifer Murtoff teaches us the basics of raising backyard chickens. Come on down and meet a real chicken!

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking
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Jennifer Murtoff teaches us the basics of raising backyard chickens. Come on down and meet a real chicken!

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

Writing Roundup

Tuesday, July 15, 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, followed by an optional time of sharing. Fun, creative prompts or worksheets will be provided to help you get started. Please register here in advance, or at the Information Desk: 708.371.5666.

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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, followed by an optional time of sharing. Fun, creative prompts or worksheets will be provided to help you get started. Please register here in advance, or at the Information Desk: 708.371.5666.

Cricut Club

Monday, July 21, 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. Registration opens on the first of the month for that month. Please register for only one session per month. 

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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. Registration opens on the first of the month for that month. Please register for only one session per month. 

3 painted pots

Green Space Project: Pottery Painting

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Paint a clay pot to dress up your indoor or outdoor plants. 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Paint a clay pot to dress up your indoor or outdoor plants. 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

Fabric Painting and Heritage II Clubhouse

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Please call to register or register in person. Registration begins July 1st.

Join us for an afternoon of Batkin Fabric painting. All supplies will be provided. This program is off-site.

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

Please call to register or register in person. Registration begins July 1st.

Join us for an afternoon of Batkin Fabric painting. All supplies will be provided. This program is off-site.

Memory Lab - Open Lab

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
En Español/Bilingual, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Memory Lab:

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

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español/Bilingual, Technology
Registration Required

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