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Homeschool STEAM Meet-up

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Level Up! at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Science
Age Group:
Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Level Up!
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Science

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.  

Job Skills Workshop Session One

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group:
Teens

With the help of the Alsip Park District, we will be having a two-part Job Skills workshop! We will go over searching for jobs, interview tips, and more! Light Refreshments Provided. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

With the help of the Alsip Park District, we will be having a two-part Job Skills workshop! We will go over searching for jobs, interview tips, and more! Light Refreshments Provided. 

Registration Begins for Level Up! Mystery at Toadwort Hall

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

Join us as we act out a mystery set at the Toadwart School of Magic and Mayhem. Can you solve the crime of who stole the Sorcerer’s Scone? Advanced registration required.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming & Trivia
Event Details:

Join us as we act out a mystery set at the Toadwart School of Magic and Mayhem. Can you solve the crime of who stole the Sorcerer’s Scone? Advanced registration required.

Family Ballet Folklorico Class

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
En Español/Bilingual, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Family

Grades K-8th with caregiver.   Registration is required and begins January 4.  Open to residents with a valid AMPL youth card.  Limit of 15 children with 1 caregiver for each family.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Family
Program Type: En Español/Bilingual, Music & Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-8th with caregiver.   Registration is required and begins January 4.  Open to residents with a valid AMPL youth card.  Limit of 15 children with 1 caregiver for each family.

Bilingual Book Box

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Informational, Play & Learn, Self-Help, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids

Monday, January 12 | Grades: 4th-8th 

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Informational, Play & Learn, Self-Help, Take & Make
Event Details:

Monday, January 12 | Grades: 4th-8th 

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. 

Tales for Teddy Bears

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 1-5 with caregiver
Mondays at 10 am
Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed friend for a magical experience designed to spark creativity
and foster a love for reading with stories, games, and crafts. Limit 20 children.

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

Ages 1-5 with caregiver
Mondays at 10 am
Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed friend for a magical experience designed to spark creativity
and foster a love for reading with stories, games, and crafts. Limit 20 children.

drop spindles with yarn

Drop Spindle Yarn Spinning

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come learn how to spin yarn out of wool using only a drop spindle, then take a turn on the library spinning wheel. Limit of 6 participants.  

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

Come learn how to spin yarn out of wool using only a drop spindle, then take a turn on the library spinning wheel. Limit of 6 participants.  

Crayons & Curiosity

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Monday, January 12 at 3:30 pm | Ages 3-5, with caregiver

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

Monday, January 12 at 3:30 pm | Ages 3-5, 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. 

Pop Culture Trivia Night

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Teens

Test your fandom knowledge, everything from Marvel to K-pop! Prizes for the winner! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming & Trivia
Registration Required
Event Details:

Test your fandom knowledge, everything from Marvel to K-pop! Prizes for the winner! 

Wiggles & Jammies

Monday, January 12, 2026 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)

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. 

Baby & Me Playtime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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)

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. 

Crochet Crew

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a beginner-friendly crochet club! We will be learning the basics of crocheting and making super fun and creative beginner projects to take home and show off. 

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

Join us for a beginner-friendly crochet club! We will be learning the basics of crocheting and making super fun and creative beginner projects to take home and show off. 

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 DIY Baby Photo Shoot Begins

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

Wednesday, January 28 from 10:30-12 & 2:00-4:00 pm | Ages: Birth-3 years, with caregiver

Capture the Cuteness--No Studio Needed!

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

Wednesday, January 28 from 10:30-12 & 2:00-4:00 pm | Ages: Birth-3 years, with caregiver

Capture the Cuteness--No Studio Needed!

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.  

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. 

Tech Social: New Year, New Skills

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Self-Help, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Don't miss our fun January Tech Social, complete with refreshments and raffles! Let’s share about any goals we have for 2026, and any tech questions that we have.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Informational, Self-Help, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don't miss our fun January Tech Social, complete with refreshments and raffles! Let’s share about any goals we have for 2026, and any tech questions that we have.

Make Your Own Squishies

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science
Age Group:
Kids

What’s the one thing more fun than collecting squishes? Making your own, of course! Join us and create your very own squishie. Limit 12 kids. For kids in grades K-5.

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

What’s the one thing more fun than collecting squishes? Making your own, of course! Join us and create your very own squishie. Limit 12 kids. For kids in grades K-5.

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 STEAM: Step It Out!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Science, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Family

It’s time to Step It Out! Help your little one learn about Sequencing and Algorithms in our fun program.

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

It’s time to Step It Out! Help your little one learn about Sequencing and Algorithms in our fun program.

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. 

Beading Bonanza

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 2-6
Thursdays, January 15 & 29 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 2-6
Thursdays, January 15 & 29 at 3:30 pm

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.  

Job Skills Workshop Session Two

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group:
Teens

With the help of the Alsip Park District, we will be having a two-part Job Skills workshop! We will go over searching for jobs, interview tips, and more! Light Refreshments Provided. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

With the help of the Alsip Park District, we will be having a two-part Job Skills workshop! We will go over searching for jobs, interview tips, and more! Light Refreshments Provided. 

Preschool Music and Movement

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Best for 5 and under with caregiver. Miss Debbie's program is a great way to introduce your child to the joys of music and storytelling. Limit 24 children. Please inform a staff member if you do not wish to be photographed or recorded.

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

Best for 5 and under with caregiver. Miss Debbie's program is a great way to introduce your child to the joys of music and storytelling. Limit 24 children. Please inform a staff member if you do not wish to be photographed or recorded.

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. 

Youth Cricut Club

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

Grades 5-8

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

Grades 5-8

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.  

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.

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

Level Up! Snowflake Tree Craft

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

Grades 4-8
Starting Sunday, January 18 while supplies last
Come and get a snowflake tree craft to make at home, all the supplies will be provided! AMPL cardholder’s only. Limit 12.

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

Grades 4-8
Starting Sunday, January 18 while supplies last
Come and get a snowflake tree craft to make at home, all the supplies will be provided! AMPL cardholder’s only. Limit 12.