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Wiggles & Jammies

Monday, October 27, 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 28, 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. 

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 Bilingual Explorers Activity Bags/Bolsas de actividades para exploradores bilingües de noviembre

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

Looking for something fun and educational to do at home? Pick up a Bilingual Activity Bag filled with a hands-on project in both English and Spanish!

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

Looking for something fun and educational to do at home? Pick up a Bilingual Activity Bag filled with a hands-on project in both English and Spanish!

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.

Bubbles Bonanza

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Science
Age Group:
Kids, Family

They’re fun to make and fun to pop. Play with bubbles, and you won’t want to stop! Join us for a special bonanza all about bubbles! We will make and play with different bubble recipes that will fill you with wonder and joy.

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

They’re fun to make and fun to pop. Play with bubbles, and you won’t want to stop! Join us for a special bonanza all about bubbles! We will make and play with different bubble recipes that will fill you with wonder and joy.

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, November 3, 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, November 4, 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. 

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.

Wiggles & Jammies

Monday, November 10, 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, November 11, 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, 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. 

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. 

Preschool STEAM: Work It Out!

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Science
Age Group:
Kids, Family

It’s time to Work It Out! Help your little one grow and explore the world around them through Computational Thinking.

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

It’s time to Work It Out! Help your little one grow and explore the world around them through Computational Thinking.

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.

Registration for T-Rexexplorers Begins

All Day
Virtual at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Science
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Join the T-Rexplorers for an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of dinosaur science and paleontology as you uncover the secrets of prehistoric life.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Play & Learn, Science
Event Details:

Join the T-Rexplorers for an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of dinosaur science and paleontology as you uncover the secrets of prehistoric life.

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, November 17, 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, November 18, 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. 

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.

Sensory Explorers

Thursday, November 20, 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, November 20 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, November 20 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. 

T-Rexexplorers: Discover the Clues That Prove Dinosaurs Existed!

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Science
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Join the T-Rexplorers for an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of dinosaur science and paleontology as you uncover the secrets of prehistoric life.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Play & Learn, Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the T-Rexplorers for an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of dinosaur science and paleontology as you uncover the secrets of prehistoric life.

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.