This event is in the "Kids" group October 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 October 1st! Provide your child with a fun challenge or extra practice with these engaging activity bags. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 1 2025 Wed October Junior Explorers Activity Bags All Day Kids 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 October 1st! Provide your child with a fun challenge or extra practice with these engaging activity bags.
This event is in the "Kids" group October 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 October 1st! Keep your little one entertained with these fun, easy, and quiet activities. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 1 2025 Wed October Preschool Explorers Activity Bags All Day Kids 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 October 1st! Keep your little one entertained with these fun, easy, and quiet activities.
This event is in the "Adults" group Quarterly Book Box All Day Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Literature & Writing, Take & Make Age Group: Adults Each box will contain a novel and a craft, treat, or a surprise connected to the story. The theme will change quarterly. Keep all the items in the box! This quarter’s genre is gothic horror. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Quarterly Book Box All Day Adults Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Literature & Writing, Take & Make Registration Required Event Details: Each box will contain a novel and a craft, treat, or a surprise connected to the story. The theme will change quarterly. Keep all the items in the box! This quarter’s genre is gothic horror.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Lego Family Escape Room Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Gaming & Trivia Age Group: Kids, Family Ready for a challenge that’s mini in size but huge in fun? Dive into our brand-new family escape room! One minute, you're building with Legos, and the next – whoops! – you’ve shrunk down to the size of a Lego mini-figure! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Lego Family Escape Room 2:30pm–8:00pm Kids, Family Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Kids, Family Program Type: Gaming & Trivia Registration Required Event Details: Ready for a challenge that’s mini in size but huge in fun? Dive into our brand-new family escape room! One minute, you're building with Legos, and the next – whoops! – you’ve shrunk down to the size of a Lego mini-figure! 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Preschool Music and Movement Friday, October 3, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Preschool Music and Movement 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Family 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Friday Night Special: Books, Beer and BBQ Friday, October 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm Pulaski Lounge at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Food & Cooking, Friday Night Specials, Gaming & Trivia, Music & Dance Age Group: Adults Join us for an evening of music, games, and local flavors! Sample craft beers from local brewers, while enjoying live music by Bourbon Aristocracy. Treat yourself to Firewater BBQ and enjoy a round of mini golf or shoot some View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Friday Night Special: Books, Beer and BBQ 6:00pm–9:00pm Adults Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Room: Pulaski Lounge Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking, Friday Night Specials, Gaming & Trivia, Music & Dance Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an evening of music, games, and local flavors! Sample craft beers from local brewers, while enjoying live music by Bourbon Aristocracy. Treat yourself to Firewater BBQ and enjoy a round of mini golf or shoot some
This event is in the "Adults" group Book Social Saturday, October 4, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 4 2025 Sat Book Social 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Level Up! Ultimate Improv Acting Challenge Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies, Play & Learn Age Group: Kids Future Oscar winners, this is your moment to shine! Test your acting chops with wild and wacky improv games. Can you hold a conversation using only questions? Or nail the role of a quirky party guest? View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 4 2025 Sat Level Up! Ultimate Improv Acting Challenge 2:30pm–3:30pm Kids Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies, Play & Learn Event Details: Future Oscar winners, this is your moment to shine! Test your acting chops with wild and wacky improv games. Can you hold a conversation using only questions? Or nail the role of a quirky party guest? 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Ms. Rachel Party Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Music & Dance, Play & Learn, Storytime Age Group: Kids, Family Hello, friends! If you're a fan of Ms. Rachel, we've got a fun surprise just for you! Join us for a super special Ms. Rachel Party at the library! Ms. Rachel has hidden some exciting presents, and we need your help to find them all. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 5 2025 Sun Ms. Rachel Party 2:00pm–2:30pm Kids, Family Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids, Family Program Type: Music & Dance, Play & Learn, Storytime Event Details: Hello, friends! If you're a fan of Ms. Rachel, we've got a fun surprise just for you! Join us for a super special Ms. Rachel Party at the library! Ms. Rachel has hidden some exciting presents, and we need your help to find them 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group DIY Zen Garden Kit – Take and Make All Day Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Bring a little tranquility to your home with this DIY Zen Garden Kit craft. Sign-ups start September 8; AMPL cardholders only. Limit of 10 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 6 2025 Mon DIY Zen Garden Kit – Take and Make All Day Adults Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Bring a little tranquility to your home with this DIY Zen Garden Kit craft. Sign-ups start September 8; AMPL cardholders only. Limit of 10 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Sashiko Mending Monday, October 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Zone at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Create your own denim patch using the ancient art of sashiko mending. All supplies are provided and you will have a patch to mend a pair of jeans or attach to your backpack. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Teen Sashiko Mending 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create your own denim patch using the ancient art of sashiko mending. All supplies are provided and you will have a patch to mend a pair of jeans or attach to your backpack.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Wiggles & Jammies Monday, October 6, 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 View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Wiggles & Jammies 6:30pm–7:00pm Kids, Family 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Baby & Me Playtime Tuesday, October 7, 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 View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Baby & Me Playtime 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Family 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Leslie Goddard: Retro Food from the 1940s through the 1960s Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Food & Cooking, History, Informational Age Group: Adults Take a nostalgic look at food innovations and marketing from the 40s to the 60s, exploring how society and technology influenced American eating habits through classic cookbooks, advertisements, and family magazines. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Leslie Goddard: Retro Food from the 1940s through the 1960s 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Room: Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking, History, Informational Registration Required Event Details: Take a nostalgic look at food innovations and marketing from the 40s to the 60s, exploring how society and technology influenced American eating habits through classic cookbooks, advertisements, and family magazines.
This event is in the "Kids" group Marshmallow Slime Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Food & Cooking, Play & Learn, Science Age Group: Kids It’s sticky, sweet, and as much fun to play with as it is to eat! Due to popular demand, we are bringing back our marshmallow slime program. Join us as we make this sweet food that’s as much fun to play with as it is to eat. Limit 16 children. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Marshmallow Slime 3:45pm–4:15pm Kids Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Food & Cooking, Play & Learn, Science Event Details: It’s sticky, sweet, and as much fun to play with as it is to eat! Due to popular demand, we are bringing back our marshmallow slime program. Join us as we make this sweet food that’s as much fun to play with as it is to eat. Limit 16 children. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Cricut Club Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Select dates at 5:30 pm. Light refreshments provided. Please register for only one session per month. Registration opens September 2 for all sessions from September to November. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Cricut Club 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Select dates at 5:30 pm. Light refreshments provided. Please register for only one session per month. Registration opens September 2 for all sessions from September to November. 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Preschool Music and Movement Friday, October 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Preschool Music and Movement 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Family 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Beginning Sewing Workshop Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults This beginning sewing workshop is appropriate for beginning sewists! Our skilled instructor will teach students how to use the sewing machine while creating a colorful pillowcase. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Beginning Sewing Workshop 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This beginning sewing workshop is appropriate for beginning sewists! Our skilled instructor will teach students how to use the sewing machine while creating a colorful pillowcase.
This event is in the "Adults" group Writing Roundup Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Literature & Writing Age Group: Adults Join us to do the writing of your choice in a supportive environment. Writing prompts and supplies will be available. At the end of our meeting, we'll have an optional time of sharing our progress. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Writing Roundup 2:00pm–3:15pm Adults Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Literature & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us to do the writing of your choice in a supportive environment. Writing prompts and supplies will be available. At the end of our meeting, we'll have an optional time of sharing our progress.
This event is in the "Adults" group Cricut Club Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Select dates at 5:30 pm. Light refreshments provided. Please register for only one session per month. Registration opens September 2 for all sessions from September to November. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Cricut Club 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Select dates at 5:30 pm. Light refreshments provided. Please register for only one session per month. Registration opens September 2 for all sessions from September to November. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group How to Build a Website Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Informational, Technology Age Group: Adults Mike Gershbein will demonstrate how to prepare and launch a site with an easy to-use publishing platform like Weebly or Squarespace. Limit 15 participants. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 19 2025 Sun How to Build a Website 2:00pm–3:15pm Adults Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Informational, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Mike Gershbein will demonstrate how to prepare and launch a site with an easy to-use publishing platform like Weebly or Squarespace. Limit 15 participants.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Rolling Kimbap (Korean Sushi) Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Food & Cooking Age Group: Teens, Adults Learn how to assemble your own kimbap out of seaweed, rice, carrots, eggs, and other ingredients. Take home your own roll of kimbap! Limit of 12. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Rolling Kimbap (Korean Sushi) 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Room: Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to assemble your own kimbap out of seaweed, rice, carrots, eggs, and other ingredients. Take home your own roll of kimbap! Limit of 12.
This event is in the "Kids" group Tasty Travels Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Food & Cooking, Informational Age Group: Kids Tuesday, October 21 at 3:30 pm | Grades K-3rd View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Tasty Travels 3:30pm–4:00pm Kids Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Food & Cooking, Informational Event Details: Tuesday, October 21 at 3:30 pm | Grades K-3rd 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Knitting Studio: Fall Edition Session 1 Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults This is a three-session class for beginning knitters. When you register for this session, you will automatically be registered for all three sessions. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Knitting Studio: Fall Edition Session 1 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This is a three-session class for beginning knitters. When you register for this session, you will automatically be registered for all three sessions.