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AgeOptions Benefits Program

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational
Age Group:
Adults

Please join AgeOptions to learn about the money-saving programs available to older adults with low-incomes. These include SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, and Extra Help. Coffee and donuts will be served.

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

Please join AgeOptions to learn about the money-saving programs available to older adults with low-incomes. These include SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, and Extra Help. Coffee and donuts will be served.

Cricut Club

Thursday, January 8, 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 sessions opens up 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 sessions opens up 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.  

Cricut Club

Thursday, January 15, 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 sessions opens up 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 sessions opens up 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.  

Vision and Vino

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy some wine while you create your vision board for the year. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any extra art or materials to make your board uniquely yours. Limit 15

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

Enjoy some wine while you create your vision board for the year. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any extra art or materials to make your board uniquely yours. Limit 15

Bingo with Bob White Elephant Bingo Edition

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Adults

Gather for Bingo with Bob and Unwanted Gifts, aka White Elephant Bingo! This fun twist on classic Bingo replaces regular prizes with White Elephant gifts – think old tea sets, or random kitchen gadgets.

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

Gather for Bingo with Bob and Unwanted Gifts, aka White Elephant Bingo! This fun twist on classic Bingo replaces regular prizes with White Elephant gifts – think old tea sets, or random kitchen gadgets.

Cricut for Beginners

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Cricut for Beginners 
Thursday, January 22, at 5:30 pm
Learn about the Cricut machine and make a simple paper craft.  Open to beginners only. Limit of 6. 

 

 

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 for Beginners 
Thursday, January 22, at 5:30 pm
Learn about the Cricut machine and make a simple paper craft.  Open to beginners only. Limit of 6. 

 

 

20/30s Book Club

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group:
Adults

Join our book club made for readers in their 20s and 30s. We’ll chat about great reads, meet new people, and enjoy a welcoming space for lively discussion.

Theme: A Cozy Read 

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

Join our book club made for readers in their 20s and 30s. We’ll chat about great reads, meet new people, and enjoy a welcoming space for lively discussion.

Theme: A Cozy Read 

Galentine's Day Paint by Number

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

Galentine’s Day Paint by Number
Thursday, February 5 at 5:30 PM

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

Galentine’s Day Paint by Number
Thursday, February 5 at 5:30 PM

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.  

Computación para principiantes

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
En Español/Bilingual, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

¿Nuevo en el mundo de las computadoras? Esta clase te guiará a través de lo básico de forma sencilla. Aprende vocabulario esencial, programas comunes y gana confianza en el mundo digital. Límite 6

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

¿Nuevo en el mundo de las computadoras? Esta clase te guiará a través de lo básico de forma sencilla. Aprende vocabulario esencial, programas comunes y gana confianza en el mundo digital. Límite 6

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.  

Bingo with Bob

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Adults

Join us this winter for an afternoon of Bingo with Bob Trzeciak.  Limit of 30.

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

Join us this winter for an afternoon of Bingo with Bob Trzeciak.  Limit of 30.

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.