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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! 

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

Decorating Mini Pots, seeds included! 

Senior Medicare Patron and 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.

 

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.