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Decoración de Galletas/Cookie Decorating (Bilingual Program)

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
En Español/Bilingual, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Join Culinary Arts Instructor Violeta for a cookie decorating workshop. She will guide you and give you tips on decorating shaped sugar cookies.

Registration Required
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:

Join Culinary Arts Instructor Violeta for a cookie decorating workshop. She will guide you and give you tips on decorating shaped sugar cookies.

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.  

Smartphone Storage

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Is your phone running out of storage? Learn practical tips and tricks to optimize both iPhone and Android, and reclaim valuable space. Limit 15 participants. 

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

Is your phone running out of storage? Learn practical tips and tricks to optimize both iPhone and Android, and reclaim valuable space. Limit 15 participants. 

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.  

Cupcake Bouquet Decorating Workshop

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pulaski Lounge at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Join Culinary Arts Instructor Violeta owner of Violet Velvet Cooking Classes for a cupcake bouquet decorating workshop. She will guide you and give you tips on how to make a variety of flowers to decorate cupcakes.

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

Join Culinary Arts Instructor Violeta owner of Violet Velvet Cooking Classes for a cupcake bouquet decorating workshop. She will guide you and give you tips on how to make a variety of flowers to decorate cupcakes.

vegetables from the garden

Green Space Project: Harvest Festival

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Plants & Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Come enjoy a feast to celebrate the end of this year’s garden season. 

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

 

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

Come enjoy a feast to celebrate the end of this year’s garden season. 

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

 

movie poster for last breath

Tuesday Morning Movie

Tuesday, August 26, 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. 

 

Last Breath (PG-13):

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. 

 

Last Breath (PG-13):

needles with garter stitch

Knitting Studio

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Once per month on a Wednesday at 11 am. Materials and light refreshments provided.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Once per month on a Wednesday at 11 am. Materials and light refreshments provided.

Cocktails

Friday Night Special: Mixology Class with The Voyaging Alchemist

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Friday Night Specials
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an exciting mixology class led by Laura, an expert mixologist, where you'll master the art of mixing and shaking drinks like a professional.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Friday Night Specials
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting mixology class led by Laura, an expert mixologist, where you'll master the art of mixing and shaking drinks like a professional.

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.  

Book Club for 20 & 30 year olds

20/30s year old Book Club

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Literature & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us for our 20/30's year old Book Club, where the genre changes each meeting. Pick a book that falls within this genre and come to book club with your thoughts. Don’t have much to say about your pick? Don’t worry!

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literature & Writing
Event Details:

Come join us for our 20/30's year old Book Club, where the genre changes each meeting. Pick a book that falls within this genre and come to book club with your thoughts. Don’t have much to say about your pick? Don’t worry!

Labor Day Eve

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
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Labor Day

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September Bilingual Explorers Activity Bags/Bolsas de actividades para exploradores bilingües de septiembre

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

Looking for something fun and educational to do at home? Pick up a Bilingual Activity Bag filled with a hands-on project in both English and Spanish!

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

Looking for something fun and educational to do at home? Pick up a Bilingual Activity Bag filled with a hands-on project in both English and Spanish!

September 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 September 2nd! 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 September 2nd! Provide your child with a fun challenge or extra practice with these engaging activity bags.

September 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 September 2nd! 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 September 2nd! Keep your little one entertained with these fun, easy, and quiet activities.

Registration begins for Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

All Day
Virtual at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español/Bilingual, Friday Night Specials, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Friday Night Special

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Ages birth-8th grade with caregiver 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español/Bilingual, Friday Night Specials, Music & Dance
Event Details:

Friday Night Special

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Ages birth-8th grade 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.

Just for You! Books and Treats Registration Begins

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

Get a special bag packed just for you! Inside, you’ll find a handpicked book and delightful treats based on your preferences. Fill out a quick questionnaire, and we’ll match you with the perfect story and goodies.

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

Get a special bag packed just for you! Inside, you’ll find a handpicked book and delightful treats based on your preferences. Fill out a quick questionnaire, and we’ll match you with the perfect story and goodies.

A Town Made of Candy and Gingerbread

Library Card Sign-Up Month: Life-Size Candy Land

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Library Card Sign-Up Month is sweeter than ever! Join us on Saturday, September 6 as we celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with Life-Size Candy Land! Play your favorite board game in a brand new way where you become the game piece!

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

Library Card Sign-Up Month is sweeter than ever! Join us on Saturday, September 6 as we celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with Life-Size Candy Land! Play your favorite board game in a brand new way where you become the game piece!

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.

Teen Book Box

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

Each box will contain a novel and a craft, treat, or surprise connected to the story. Keep all items found in the box!  

Teens only. Limit of 10.

 

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

Each box will contain a novel and a craft, treat, or surprise connected to the story. Keep all items found in the box!  

Teens only. Limit of 10.

 

Makerspace

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Teen: 3 pm - 4:30 pm

Adult: 6 pm - 7:30 pm

 

Use the Cricut, T-shirt press, button maker, or other tools for crafting. Limit of 2-3 items per person. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen: 3 pm - 4:30 pm

Adult: 6 pm - 7:30 pm

 

Use the Cricut, T-shirt press, button maker, or other tools for crafting. Limit of 2-3 items per person. 

Cricut for Beginners

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about the Cricut machine and make a simple craft. Basic computer skills required. Open to beginners only. Limit of 6. Teens welcome. 

 

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

Learn about the Cricut machine and make a simple craft. Basic computer skills required. Open to beginners only. Limit of 6. Teens welcome. 

 

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.  

Book Social

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Literature & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Come share the latest book or show you have enjoyed -- or just listen and gather a list of titles for your fall entertainment. Light refreshments will be provided.

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

Come share the latest book or show you have enjoyed -- or just listen and gather a list of titles for your fall entertainment. Light refreshments will be provided.

Caja de libros trimestral en español

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
En Español/Bilingual, Literature & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Cada caja contendrá una novela y una manualidad, un regalo o una sorpresa relacionada con la historia. La temática cambiará trimestralmente. El género de este trimestre es el terror gótico. Límite de 5.

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español/Bilingual, Literature & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cada caja contendrá una novela y una manualidad, un regalo o una sorpresa relacionada con la historia. La temática cambiará trimestralmente. El género de este trimestre es el terror gótico. Límite de 5.

 

Mindfulness Packages

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

Kits include a notebook for journaling with prompts, a mood tracker, coloring pages, and a self-care bingo game that you can turn in to receive a prize. Limit of 12. 

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

Kits include a notebook for journaling with prompts, a mood tracker, coloring pages, and a self-care bingo game that you can turn in to receive a prize. Limit of 12. 

Fraud Protection and Financial Scams with AgeOptions

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational
Age Group:
Adults

Join Jessica Mercer, MSW, Aging & Disability Rights Coordinator at AgeOptions for an informative presentation to help you protect yourself from fraud and scams. 

You will learn:

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

Join Jessica Mercer, MSW, Aging & Disability Rights Coordinator at AgeOptions for an informative presentation to help you protect yourself from fraud and scams. 

You will learn:

Cooking with Kids

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Kids

Do you have a little chef in the making? This program is designed to engage children in the joys of cooking and play. It's a fantastic way to encourage creativity, learn new skills, and enjoy delicious snacks together.

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

Do you have a little chef in the making? This program is designed to engage children in the joys of cooking and play. It's a fantastic way to encourage creativity, learn new skills, and enjoy delicious snacks together.

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.