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Fall Beadable Art

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Gr. 2-8
Thursday, November 13 at 3:30 pm
Join us to make a beadable pen (football or fall) and a fall bracelet for yourself or a loved one such as Mom. Limit 12 children.

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

Gr. 2-8
Thursday, November 13 at 3:30 pm
Join us to make a beadable pen (football or fall) and a fall bracelet for yourself or a loved one such as Mom. Limit 12 children.

Level-Up Meetup!

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 4-8

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Take & Make
Event Details:

Grades 4-8

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.

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 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.

Tales for Teddy Bears

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 1-5 years with caregiver 

Mondays at 10 am 

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 1-5 years with caregiver 

Mondays at 10 am 

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. 

Open Paint Class

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Grades K-8
Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30 pm OR
Thursday, November 20 at 3:30 pm

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

Grades K-8
Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30 pm OR
Thursday, November 20 at 3:30 pm

Reading Dragons Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia, Literature & Writing, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids

Are you a fan of trading cards, dragons, or reading? Then we’ve got the perfect program for you! Swing by the Youth Services Reference Desk to grab your tracker and start your adventure.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming & Trivia, Literature & Writing, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Are you a fan of trading cards, dragons, or reading? Then we’ve got the perfect program for you! Swing by the Youth Services Reference Desk to grab your tracker and start your adventure.

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.

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.

Holiday Teas Kit

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 4-8

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Grades 4-8

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.

Crafting for a Cause - Volunteering

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Volunteering
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 5-8   Drop in anytime between 1:30-3:30 pm

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

Grades 5-8   Drop in anytime between 1:30-3:30 pm

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.

Level Up! Build a Snowman

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

Grades 4-8

Beginning December 1, stop by and pick up a kit to make a snowman out of air dried clay.  Limit 12.

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

Grades 4-8

Beginning December 1, stop by and pick up a kit to make a snowman out of air dried clay.  Limit 12.

Christmas Diamond Art

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 2-8

Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 pm

Come in and made a Christmas Diamond Art magnet for your fridge!  Limit 12.

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

Grades 2-8

Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 pm

Come in and made a Christmas Diamond Art magnet for your fridge!  Limit 12.

Beaded Bliss

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Gr. 2-8

Monday, December 8 at 3:30 pm

It’s all beads going on in this class!  Make a bracelet, bookmark, pen, and/or keychain for the holidays.  Give as gifts or keep for yourself.  Limit 12 children.

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

Gr. 2-8

Monday, December 8 at 3:30 pm

It’s all beads going on in this class!  Make a bracelet, bookmark, pen, and/or keychain for the holidays.  Give as gifts or keep for yourself.  Limit 12 children.

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.

Level Up! Candy Around the World Europe

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

Gr. 4-8

Starting Sunday, December 14 while supplies last

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Gr. 4-8

Starting Sunday, December 14 while supplies last

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.

Winter Break Take Home Diamond Art

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

Gr. 2-8

Monday, December 29

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

Gr. 2-8

Monday, December 29

Winter Bread Take Home Paint by Number

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

Gr. 2-8

Tuesday, December 30

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

Gr. 2-8

Tuesday, December 30