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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
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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. 

Registration for Lotería Time Begins

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

Register today for our Lotería Time bingo night! Register by calling or visiting the Youth Services Reference Desk. Limit 1 caregiver per family. Event will be held Tuesday, January 20 at 6pm for grades K-8th.

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

Register today for our Lotería Time bingo night! Register by calling or visiting the Youth Services Reference Desk. Limit 1 caregiver per family. Event will be held Tuesday, January 20 at 6pm for grades K-8th.

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.

AgeOptions Benefits Program

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational
Age Group:
Adults

Please join AgeOptions to learn about the money-saving programs available to older adults with low-incomes. These include SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, and Extra Help. Coffee and donuts will be served.

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

Please join AgeOptions to learn about the money-saving programs available to older adults with low-incomes. These include SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, and Extra Help. Coffee and donuts will be served.

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. 

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.  

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! 

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.

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. 

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

Streaming TV: Services and Devices

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Streaming services are continually changing their offerings, whether it's Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Hulu, HBOMax, Peacock, Paramount, or Kanopy.

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

Streaming services are continually changing their offerings, whether it's Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Hulu, HBOMax, Peacock, Paramount, or Kanopy.

Essential oil bottles with greenery surrounding them

Winter Wellness Kits

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

Uplift and treat yourself this season with affirmations and self-care recipes incorporating essential oils. Limit of 10.

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

Uplift and treat yourself this season with affirmations and self-care recipes incorporating essential oils. Limit of 10.

Bingo with Bob White Elephant Bingo Edition

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Adults

Gather for Bingo with Bob and Unwanted Gifts, aka White Elephant Bingo! This fun twist on classic Bingo replaces regular prizes with White Elephant gifts – think old tea sets, or random kitchen gadgets.

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

Gather for Bingo with Bob and Unwanted Gifts, aka White Elephant Bingo! This fun twist on classic Bingo replaces regular prizes with White Elephant gifts – think old tea sets, or random kitchen gadgets.

Lotería Time!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Join us for a fun, family-friendly twist on the classic Mexican game of Lotería (Bingo)! Enjoy laughs, culture, connections, and exciting prizes! 

One caregiver per family. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Gaming & Trivia
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, family-friendly twist on the classic Mexican game of Lotería (Bingo)! Enjoy laughs, culture, connections, and exciting prizes! 

One caregiver per family. 

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.

Cricut for Beginners

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Cricut for Beginners 
Thursday, January 22, at 5:30 pm
Learn about the Cricut machine and make a simple paper craft.  Open to beginners only. Limit of 6. 

 

 

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 for Beginners 
Thursday, January 22, at 5:30 pm
Learn about the Cricut machine and make a simple paper craft.  Open to beginners only. Limit of 6.