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Egyptian Book of the Dead with Bob

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
History, Informational
Age Group:
Adults

The Egyptian Book of the Dead was a crucial text for 3,000 years, renowned for its powers and significance in ancient Egyptian civilization, though only a few could read it. Explore its importance and impact on the culture

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Informational
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Egyptian Book of the Dead was a crucial text for 3,000 years, renowned for its powers and significance in ancient Egyptian civilization, though only a few could read it. Explore its importance and impact on the culture

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.

Memory Lab - Open Lab (Laboratorio de Memoria)

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Memory Lab:

Digitize your favorite family photos, home audio and video cassettes.

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

Digitize your favorite family photos, home audio and video cassettes.

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.

Dia de los Muertos Paint & Margaritas

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español/Bilingual, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready for a lively Ceramic Sugar Skull Paint and Sip with margaritas! Create your own vibrant sugar skull while enjoying a fun, laid-back atmosphere. Limit 18

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español/Bilingual, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a lively Ceramic Sugar Skull Paint and Sip with margaritas! Create your own vibrant sugar skull while enjoying a fun, laid-back atmosphere. Limit 18

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

Preschool Music and Movement

Friday, October 31, 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.

November Bilingual Explorers Activity Bags/Bolsas de actividades para exploradores bilingües de noviembre

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!

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.

Bubbles Bonanza

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Science
Age Group:
Kids, Family

They’re fun to make and fun to pop. Play with bubbles, and you won’t want to stop! Join us for a special bonanza all about bubbles! We will make and play with different bubble recipes that will fill you with wonder and joy.

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

They’re fun to make and fun to pop. Play with bubbles, and you won’t want to stop! Join us for a special bonanza all about bubbles! We will make and play with different bubble recipes that will fill you with wonder and joy.

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.

Book Social

Saturday, November 1, 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 enjoyment. Light refreshments will be served.

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 enjoyment. Light refreshments will be served.

Mystery Dates: Detectives in the Golden Age of Radio

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
History, Informational
Age Group:
Adults

Steve Darnall (of Those Were the Days radio show) will be back to entertain us with more past radio memories.  Everyone loves a good whodunit and in some cases, the detectives are as famous as the stories they tell.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Informational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Steve Darnall (of Those Were the Days radio show) will be back to entertain us with more past radio memories.  Everyone loves a good whodunit and in some cases, the detectives are as famous as the stories they tell.

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 

Cooking with Kids

Monday, November 3, 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. 

Wiggles & Jammies

Monday, November 3, 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 4, 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. 

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History of Weaving and Public Weaving Art Project Launch

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to kick off the installation of our public loom in the Adult Services area!  Starting with "Woolly Wonders: History of Weaving" a lively lecture by Rebecca Riley-Vargas - owner of Three Moons Fiberworks at 10:30.

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

Join us to kick off the installation of our public loom in the Adult Services area!  Starting with "Woolly Wonders: History of Weaving" a lively lecture by Rebecca Riley-Vargas - owner of Three Moons Fiberworks at 10:30.

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. 

Paint with Heaven Newsom

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join artist Heaven Newsom for a step-by-step painting workshop where you’ll create a cozy cabin scene surrounded by vibrant fall trees. All materials provided.  Limit of 25. 

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

Join artist Heaven Newsom for a step-by-step painting workshop where you’ll create a cozy cabin scene surrounded by vibrant fall trees. All materials provided.  Limit of 25. 

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.  

Level Up! Save The Thanksgiving Day Parade Escape Room

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Kids

Someone is out to ruin the Thanksgiving Day parade, and only YOU can stop it! From hiding the parade routes to destroying the balloons, someone wants to make sure the Thanksgiving Day Parade doesn’t happen.

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

Someone is out to ruin the Thanksgiving Day parade, and only YOU can stop it! From hiding the parade routes to destroying the balloons, someone wants to make sure the Thanksgiving Day Parade doesn’t happen.

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.