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Bling My Book: Holiday Sparkle

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 3rd-8th

Thursday, December 18 at 3:30 pm

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

Grades 3rd-8th

Thursday, December 18 at 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.

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. 

The Making of A Christmas Story

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
History, Movies
Age Group:
Adults

A Christmas Story debuted more than 40 years ago, but every year, millions of Americans still love to watch the beloved film about a kid named Ralphie as he navigates the Christmas season hoping to secure the “holy grail” of Chr

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

A Christmas Story debuted more than 40 years ago, but every year, millions of Americans still love to watch the beloved film about a kid named Ralphie as he navigates the Christmas season hoping to secure the “holy grail” of Chr

12 Days of Crafts

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

December 12-December 23 | Best for ages 7 and under

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

December 12-December 23 | Best for ages 7 and under

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. 

Teen Movie Night

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a cozy evening as we watch The Nightmare Before Christmas. Bring your friends, eat some snacks, and enjoy this spooky but fun classic. Must be in high school (grades 9th-12th). Limit of 10. 

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

Join us for a cozy evening as we watch The Nightmare Before Christmas. Bring your friends, eat some snacks, and enjoy this spooky but fun classic. Must be in high school (grades 9th-12th). Limit of 10. 

12 Days of Crafts

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

December 12-December 23 | Best for ages 7 and under

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

December 12-December 23 | Best for ages 7 and under

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. 

Alebrijes Ornament Painting (Adults)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español/Bilingual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Alebrijes Ornament Painting 
Saturday, December 20 at 1:00 pm

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

Alebrijes Ornament Painting 
Saturday, December 20 at 1:00 pm

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.  

12 Days of Crafts

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

December 12-December 23 | Best for ages 7 and under

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

December 12-December 23 | Best for ages 7 and under

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. 

12 Days of Crafts

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

December 12-December 23 | Best for ages 7 and under

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

December 12-December 23 | Best for ages 7 and under

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. 

Holiday Minute to win it Olympics

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Join us for a fast-paced, festive competition where 4 families go head-to-head in wacky, 60 second holiday themed challenges!

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

Join us for a fast-paced, festive competition where 4 families go head-to-head in wacky, 60 second holiday themed challenges!

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 Sugar Cookie Decorating

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Boardroom at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Decorate winter holiday themed sugar cookies. Must be in high school (grades 9th-12th). Limit of 10. 

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

Decorate winter holiday themed sugar cookies. Must be in high school (grades 9th-12th). Limit of 10. 

12 Days of Crafts

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

December 12-December 23 | Best for ages 7 and under

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

December 12-December 23 | Best for ages 7 and under

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. 

movies tickets

Tuesday Morning Movie

Tuesday, December 23, 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. 

December 23- Home Alone
January 27- Hamilton
February 24- You've Got Mail

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. 

December 23- Home Alone
January 27- Hamilton
February 24- You've Got Mail

Christmas Eve

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Closing
Branches:
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District

Christmas Day

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Closing
Branches:
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District

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

Level Up! Button Bash - 2:30pm Time Slot

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Kids

Beat those winter blues with buttons! Join us and create your very own buttons perfect for your backpacks. Limit 6 per time slot. 

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

Beat those winter blues with buttons! Join us and create your very own buttons perfect for your backpacks. Limit 6 per time slot. 

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! Button Bash - 3:30pm Time Slot

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Kids

Beat those winter blues with buttons! Join us and create your very own buttons perfect for your backpacks. Limit 6 per time slot. 

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

Beat those winter blues with buttons! Join us and create your very own buttons perfect for your backpacks. Limit 6 per time slot. 

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.

New Year's Eve

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Closing
Branches:
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District

New Year's Day

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Closing
Branches:
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District

Teen Self-Care Kits

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

Treat yourself to some self-care essentials while supplies last! Must be in high school (grades 9th-12th). Limit 10. 

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

Treat yourself to some self-care essentials while supplies last! Must be in high school (grades 9th-12th). Limit 10. 

Book Social

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Literature & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Come celebrate 2026 with the Book Social group. Share a recent book or show, or listen and gather ideas for your winter entertainment. Light refreshments will be served.

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

Come celebrate 2026 with the Book Social group. Share a recent book or show, or listen and gather ideas for your winter entertainment. Light refreshments will be served.

Teen Makerspace

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come use the sublimation printer, heat press, mug press and more to create unique gifts with your own photos. Limit of 2-3 items per person. 

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

Come use the sublimation printer, heat press, mug press and more to create unique gifts with your own photos. Limit of 2-3 items per person. 

Makerspace

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come use the sublimation printer, heat press, mug press and more to create unique gifts with your own photos. Limit of 2-3 items per person. 

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

Come use the sublimation printer, heat press, mug press and more to create unique gifts with your own photos. Limit of 2-3 items per person.