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Homeschool Meet Up

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Level Up! at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Science, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Meet up at the library in our Level-Up space. Drop in any time between 9am-12pm and check out our free themed craft each month. Socialize with other homeschool families while experience simple STEM/STEAM activities. Open to All!

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Level Up!
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Play & Learn, Science, Take & Make
Event Details:

Meet up at the library in our Level-Up space. Drop in any time between 9am-12pm and check out our free themed craft each month. Socialize with other homeschool families while experience simple STEM/STEAM activities. Open to All!

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.

Preschool Music and Movement

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Miss Debbie's program is a great way to introduce your child to the joys of music and storytelling. With her guitar and her engaging personality, your child is sure to have a blast while learning new songs and stories.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Miss Debbie's program is a great way to introduce your child to the joys of music and storytelling. With her guitar and her engaging personality, your child is sure to have a blast while learning new songs and stories.

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.

Baby & Me Playtime

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 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)

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. 

Preschool STEAM: Work It Out!

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Science
Age Group:
Kids, Family

It’s time to Work It Out! Help your little one grow and explore the world around them through Computational Thinking.

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

It’s time to Work It Out! Help your little one grow and explore the world around them through Computational Thinking.

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.

Preschool Music and Movement

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Miss Debbie's program is a great way to introduce your child to the joys of music and storytelling. With her guitar and her engaging personality, your child is sure to have a blast while learning new songs and stories.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Miss Debbie's program is a great way to introduce your child to the joys of music and storytelling. With her guitar and her engaging personality, your child is sure to have a blast while learning new songs and stories.

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.

Registration for T-Rexexplorers Begins

All Day
Virtual at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Science
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Join the T-Rexplorers for an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of dinosaur science and paleontology as you uncover the secrets of prehistoric life.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Play & Learn, Science
Event Details:

Join the T-Rexplorers for an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of dinosaur science and paleontology as you uncover the secrets of prehistoric life.

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.

Wiggles & Jammies

Monday, November 17, 2025 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)

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. 

Baby & Me Playtime

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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)

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. 

Sensory Explorers

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Thursday, November 20 at 10:00 am | Ages 2-6, with caregiver

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Event Details:

Thursday, November 20 at 10:00 am | Ages 2-6, with caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Preschool Music and Movement

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Miss Debbie's program is a great way to introduce your child to the joys of music and storytelling. With her guitar and her engaging personality, your child is sure to have a blast while learning new songs and stories.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Miss Debbie's program is a great way to introduce your child to the joys of music and storytelling. With her guitar and her engaging personality, your child is sure to have a blast while learning new songs and stories.

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.

T-Rexexplorers: Discover the Clues That Prove Dinosaurs Existed!

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Science
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Join the T-Rexplorers for an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of dinosaur science and paleontology as you uncover the secrets of prehistoric life.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Play & Learn, Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the T-Rexplorers for an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of dinosaur science and paleontology as you uncover the secrets of prehistoric life.

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.

Sesame Street: Raising Kids in a Digital World

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Storytime, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Join all of our friends from Sesame Street as discover tips to help raise kids in a digital world. We will read stories, do crafts, and sing songs in this program perfect for fans of Sesame Street. Limit 25 kids.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytime, Technology
Event Details:

Join all of our friends from Sesame Street as discover tips to help raise kids in a digital world. We will read stories, do crafts, and sing songs in this program perfect for fans of Sesame Street. Limit 25 kids.

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.

Holiday Minute to win it Olympics Registration Begins

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Register today for our Family Holiday Minute to win it Olympics! Register by calling or visiting the Youth Services Reference Desk. Limit 2 caregivers per family. Event will be held Monday, December 22 at 6pm for grades 3-5th. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Gaming & Trivia
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register today for our Family Holiday Minute to win it Olympics! Register by calling or visiting the Youth Services Reference Desk. Limit 2 caregivers per family. Event will be held Monday, December 22 at 6pm for grades 3-5th. 

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.

Art Show Reception

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Family

All ages

Tuesday, December 9

Come see all the wonderful paintings the kids created during our Creative Painting classes and Petite Picassos. Light refreshments will be served.

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

All ages

Tuesday, December 9

Come see all the wonderful paintings the kids created during our Creative Painting classes and Petite Picassos. Light refreshments will be served.

Christmas Family Painting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Gr. 2-8 with caregiver

Tuesday, December 16 at 6:30 pm

Bring your favorite adult and each paint a beautiful Christmas picture. Limit 20 total.  Only one caregiver per family.

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

Gr. 2-8 with caregiver

Tuesday, December 16 at 6:30 pm

Bring your favorite adult and each paint a beautiful Christmas picture. Limit 20 total.  Only one caregiver per family.

Holiday Minute to win it Olympics

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Join us for a fast-paced, festive competition where 4 families go head-to-head in wacky, 60 second holiday themed challenges!

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

Join us for a fast-paced, festive competition where 4 families go head-to-head in wacky, 60 second holiday themed challenges!

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.

Registration for Lotería Time Begins

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Register today for our Lotería Time bingo night! Register by calling or visiting the Youth Services Reference Desk. Limit 1 caregiver per family. Event will be held Tuesday, January 20 at 6pm for grades K-8th.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Gaming & Trivia
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register today for our Lotería Time bingo night! Register by calling or visiting the Youth Services Reference Desk. Limit 1 caregiver per family. Event will be held Tuesday, January 20 at 6pm for grades K-8th.

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.

Lotería Time!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Join us for a fun, family-friendly twist on the classic Mexican game of Lotería (Bingo)! Enjoy laughs, culture, connections, and exciting prizes! 

One caregiver per family. 

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

Join us for a fun, family-friendly twist on the classic Mexican game of Lotería (Bingo)! Enjoy laughs, culture, connections, and exciting prizes! 

One caregiver per family. 

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.