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Wiggles & Jammies

Monday, September 15, 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

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. 

Baby & Me Playtime

Tuesday, September 16, 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

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. 

Wiggles & Jammies

Monday, September 22, 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

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. 

Baby & Me Playtime

Tuesday, September 23, 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

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. 

Messy Sensory Adventures

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 1-4 years with caregiver

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

Ages 1-4 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. 

Reading Dragons Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia, Literature & Writing, 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, Literature & Writing, 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.

Sensory Explorers

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Thursday, September 25 at 10:00 am | Ages 2-6, with caregiver

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Event Details:

Thursday, September 25 at 10:00 am | Ages 2-6, 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. 

Wiggles & Jammies

Monday, September 29, 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

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. 

Baby & Me Playtime

Tuesday, September 30, 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

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. 

DIY Baby & Toddler Holiday Photo Shoot

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Tuesday, September 30 at 2:00-4:00 pm | Ages: Birth-3 years, with caregiver

Capture the Cuteness--No Studio Needed!

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Tuesday, September 30 at 2:00-4:00 pm | Ages: Birth-3 years, with caregiver

Capture the Cuteness--No Studio Needed!

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Homeschool Meet Up

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Level Up! at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Science, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Meet up at the library in our Level-Up space. Drop in any time between 9am-12pm and check out our free themed craft each month. Socialize with other homeschool families while experience simple STEM/STEAM activities. Open to All!

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Level Up!
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Play & Learn, Science, Take & Make
Event Details:

Meet up at the library in our Level-Up space. Drop in any time between 9am-12pm and check out our free themed craft each month. Socialize with other homeschool families while experience simple STEM/STEAM activities. Open to 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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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

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. 

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.

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.

Reading Dragons Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia, Literature & Writing, 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, Literature & Writing, 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.

November 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 November 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: Play & Learn, Take & Make
Event Details:

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

November 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 November 1st! Keep your little one entertained with these fun, easy, and quiet activities.

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 November 1st! Keep your little one entertained with these fun, easy, and quiet activities.

Homeschool Meet Up

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Level Up! at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Science, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Meet up at the library in our Level-Up space. Drop in any time between 9am-12pm and check out our free themed craft each month. Socialize with other homeschool families while experience simple STEM/STEAM activities. Open to All!

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Level Up!
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Play & Learn, Science, Take & Make
Event Details:

Meet up at the library in our Level-Up space. Drop in any time between 9am-12pm and check out our free themed craft each month. Socialize with other homeschool families while experience simple STEM/STEAM activities. Open to 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.

Messy Sensory Adventures

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 1-4 years with caregiver

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

Ages 1-4 years with caregiver

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.

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. 

Reading Dragons Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Gaming & Trivia, Literature & Writing, 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, Literature & Writing, 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.