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Writing Roundup: Valentines Gathering

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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, followed by an optional time of sharing.  Supplies, optional prompts and Valentines refreshments provided. 

Registration Required
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, followed by an optional time of sharing.  Supplies, optional prompts and Valentines refreshments provided. 

Cricut Club

Thursday, February 19, 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 Cricut Programs open on 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 Cricut Programs open on 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.  

Teen Game Night

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Zone at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a night of fun, friends, and friendly competition! We will have both board games and gaming systems. Whether you are into strategy, trivia, racing, or party games, there is something for everyone!

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

Join us for a night of fun, friends, and friendly competition! We will have both board games and gaming systems. Whether you are into strategy, trivia, racing, or party games, there is something for everyone!

Teen Movie Night

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a cozy evening as we watch 10 Things I Hate About You. Bring your friends, eat some snacks, and enjoy this 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 10 Things I Hate About You. Bring your friends, eat some snacks, and enjoy this fun classic. Must be in high school (grades 9th-12th). Limit of 10. 

 

Celebrating 50 Years Along the Lincoln Highway

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
History, Informational
Age Group:
Adults

Join historian Tina Beaird on a virtual trip along the historic Lincoln Highway from Aurora through Oswego to Plainfield, Illinois. Come hear stories of the roadway’s construction, history, and notable sites along the way.

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

Join historian Tina Beaird on a virtual trip along the historic Lincoln Highway from Aurora through Oswego to Plainfield, Illinois. Come hear stories of the roadway’s construction, history, and notable sites along the way.

Tuesday Morning Movie

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Tuesday Morning Movies:

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

Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come and explore the world of rigid heddle weaving. Participants will learn how to warp and weave on a rigid heddle loom. 

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

Come and explore the world of rigid heddle weaving. Participants will learn how to warp and weave on a rigid heddle loom. 

Reading Dragons Monthly Meetings

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia, 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, 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

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Come to our open lab classes and learn how to turn your favorite old family photos, home recordings, and video cassettes into digital keepsakes.

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

Come to our open lab classes and learn how to turn your favorite old family photos, home recordings, and video cassettes into digital keepsakes.

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.  

Cricut Club

Thursday, February 26, 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 Cricut Programs open on 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 Cricut Programs open on 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.  

Teen DIY Spring Mini Pots

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Decorating Mini Pots, seeds included! 

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

Decorating Mini Pots, seeds included! 

March Junior Explorers Activity Bags

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids

Our Junior Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting December 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: Informational, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Event Details:

Our Junior Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting December 1st! Provide your child with a fun challenge or extra practice with these engaging activity bags.

March Preschool Explorers Activity Bags

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids

Our Preschool Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting December1st! Keep your little one entertained with these fun, easy, and quiet activities.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Informational, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Event Details:

Our Preschool Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting December1st! Keep your little one entertained with these fun, easy, and quiet activities.

Senior Medicare Patrol - Bingo!

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Informational
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud as you play Bingo with AgeOption’s Senior Medicare Patrol. Grab a friend and don't miss this fun program. Light refreshments will be served.

 

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

Learn how to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud as you play Bingo with AgeOption’s Senior Medicare Patrol. Grab a friend and don't miss this fun program. Light refreshments will be served.

 

Cricut Club

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

Cricut Club
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
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.  

Book Social

Saturday, March 7, 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 St. Patrick's Day with the Book Social Group. Share a recent book or show with us, or listen and get suggestions for your March 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 St. Patrick's Day with the Book Social Group. Share a recent book or show with us, or listen and get suggestions for your March entertainment. Light refreshments will be served.

Quarterly Book Box

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History, Literature & Writing, Take & Make
Age Group:
Adults

Quarterly Book Box
Pick-ups start Monday, March 16 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History, Literature & Writing, Take & Make
Registration Required
Event Details:

Quarterly Book Box
Pick-ups start Monday, March 16 

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.  

Cricut on a Saturday

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Cricut on a Saturday
Saturday, March 21 at 1 PM
Pick from a variety of pre-selected past projects to create. Help will be available.

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 on a Saturday
Saturday, March 21 at 1 PM
Pick from a variety of pre-selected past projects to create. Help will be available.

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.  

Cricut Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Cricut Club
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
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.  

April Junior Explorers Activity Bags

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids

Our Junior Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting December 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: Informational, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Event Details:

Our Junior Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting December 1st! Provide your child with a fun challenge or extra practice with these engaging activity bags.

April Preschool Explorers Activity Bags

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids

Our Preschool Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting December1st! Keep your little one entertained with these fun, easy, and quiet activities.

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Informational, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Event Details:

Our Preschool Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting December1st! Keep your little one entertained with these fun, easy, and quiet activities.

Cricut Club

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

Cricut Club
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
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.  

Cricut Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Cricut Club
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
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.  

May Junior Explorers Activity Bags

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids

Our Junior Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting December 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: Informational, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Event Details:

Our Junior Explorers Activity Bags will be available starting December 1st! Provide your child with a fun challenge or extra practice with these engaging activity bags.