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December 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.

December 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.

Tech Social: Benefit Your Brain with Mango Languages

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Informational, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

It's time for another fun Tech Social Hour! This month's theme is Benefit Your Brain: Learn a Language

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Informational, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's time for another fun Tech Social Hour! This month's theme is Benefit Your Brain: Learn a Language

Quarterly Book Box

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

Quarterly Book Box

Pick-ups start Monday, December 15

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

Quarterly Book Box

Pick-ups start Monday, December 15

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.

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.

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.

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.

iPhone Basics, iOS26 and More

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn basic navigation, customization and even handy tricks on your iPhone or iPad. This class will also include a demonstration of the new features and appearance of iOS26 and the latest iPhones. Light refreshments will be served.

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

Learn basic navigation, customization and even handy tricks on your iPhone or iPad. This class will also include a demonstration of the new features and appearance of iOS26 and the latest iPhones. Light refreshments will be served.

Computers for Beginners

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

New to technology? This is your opportunity to learn to navigate the computer and gain essential keyboard and mouse skills. Advanced registration required: limit of 8.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Informational, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

New to technology? This is your opportunity to learn to navigate the computer and gain essential keyboard and mouse skills. Advanced registration required: limit of 8.

Book Social

Saturday, February 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 February with the Book Social Group. Share a recent book, show or movie, or listen and gather suggestions 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 February with the Book Social Group. Share a recent book, show or movie, or listen and gather suggestions for your winter entertainment. Light refreshments will be served.

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.

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.