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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

Graphic Novel Book Box

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

Grades 4-8

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

Grades 4-8

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

Level Up! Candy Around the World

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

Gr. 4-8

Starting Sunday, October 19 while supplies last

Travel around the world by sampling candy from different countries.  Which will you like the best, a Flake from England or maybe a caramel from Ireland?  Limit 12.

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

Gr. 4-8

Starting Sunday, October 19 while supplies last

Travel around the world by sampling candy from different countries.  Which will you like the best, a Flake from England or maybe a caramel from Ireland?  Limit 12.

Level Up! Halloween Magnet Craft

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

Gr. 4-8

Starting Sunday, October 19 while supplies last

Pick up a Halloween magnet craft kit to paint. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift.  Limit 12.

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

Gr. 4-8

Starting Sunday, October 19 while supplies last

Pick up a Halloween magnet craft kit to paint. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift.  Limit 12.

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

Crafting for a Cause - Volunteering

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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.

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

Tales for Teddy Bears

Monday, October 27, 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 

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

Reading Dragons Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, October 29, 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.

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

Monster Mania Painting

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Gr. K-5

Thursday, October 30 at 3:30 pm

Are you going to paint a scary monster or a silly monster? I prefer my monsters silly!  Come in and choose which monster you want and paint it how you like.  Limit 12 children.

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

Gr. K-5

Thursday, October 30 at 3:30 pm

Are you going to paint a scary monster or a silly monster? I prefer my monsters silly!  Come in and choose which monster you want and paint it how you like.  Limit 12 children.

Level-Up Meetup! Sugar Skulls Decorating

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

Grades 4-8

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

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

November Junior Explorers Activity Bags

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids

Our Junior Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting November 1st! Provide your child with a fun challenge or extra practice with these engaging activity bags.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn, Take & Make
Event Details:

Our Junior Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting November 1st! Provide your child with a fun challenge or extra practice with these engaging activity bags.

November Preschool Explorers Activity Bags

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids

Our Preschool Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting November 1st! Keep your little one entertained with these fun, easy, and quiet activities.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn, Take & Make
Event Details:

Our Preschool Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting November 1st! Keep your little one entertained with these fun, easy, and quiet activities.

Tales for Teddy Bears

Monday, November 3, 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 

Storybook Bites

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 3-5 years with caregiver

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

Ages 3-5 years with caregiver

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. 

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.

Youth Volunteer Monthly Meeting

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 5-8

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

Grades 5-8

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.

Tales for Teddy Bears

Monday, November 10, 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