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Candies from around the World

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Informational
Age Group:
Adults

Pickups begin on June 28. Library card number required at time of registration.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Informational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pickups begin on June 28. Library card number required at time of registration.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Cooking with Kids

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Kids

Mondays at 3:30 pm | Grades K-4

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Mondays at 3:30 pm | Grades K-4

Disclaimer(s)

YS Registration

Programs are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Storybook Bites

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 3-6 years with caregiver

Monsters Love Cupcakes 

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 3-6 years with caregiver

Monsters Love Cupcakes 

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 first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Cooking with Kids

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Kids

Mondays at 3:30 pm | Grades K-4

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Mondays at 3:30 pm | Grades K-4

Disclaimer(s)

YS Registration

Programs are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Foodie Fanatics

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 4-8

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

Grades 4-8

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 first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Cooking with Kids

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Kids

Mondays at 3:30 pm | Grades K-4

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Mondays at 3:30 pm | Grades K-4

Disclaimer(s)

YS Registration

Programs are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mexican Mocktails

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
En Español/Bilingual, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

AMPL cardholders only. Limit of 10. Library card number required at time of registration.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español/Bilingual, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

AMPL cardholders only. Limit of 10. Library card number required at time of registration.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Green Space Project: Raising Backyard Chickens

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Jennifer Murtoff teaches us the basics of raising backyard chickens. Come on down and meet a real chicken!

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Jennifer Murtoff teaches us the basics of raising backyard chickens. Come on down and meet a real chicken!

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Storybook Bites

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 3-6 years with caregiver

If You Give a Pig a Pancake

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 3-6 years with caregiver

If You Give a Pig a Pancake

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 first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Foodie Fanatics

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 4-8

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

Grades 4-8

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 first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Night Special: Charcuterie Board with Farmhouse Academy

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Friday Night Specials
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the art of crafting your very own charcuterie board!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Friday Night Specials
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the art of crafting your very own charcuterie board!

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.  

This event is in the "Kids" group

Cooking with Kids

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Kids

Mondays at 3:30 pm | Grades K-4

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Mondays at 3:30 pm | Grades K-4

Disclaimer(s)

YS Registration

Programs are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Foodie Fanatics

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 4-8

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

Grades 4-8

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 first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Cooking with Kids

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Kids

Mondays at 3:30 pm | Grades K-4

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Mondays at 3:30 pm | Grades K-4

Disclaimer(s)

YS Registration

Programs are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Foodie Fanatics

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 4-8

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

Grades 4-8

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 first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Smoothie Smash

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join Intentional Nutrition and discover how to craft and blend tasty fruit smoothies! Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Intentional Nutrition and discover how to craft and blend tasty fruit smoothies! Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Decoración de Galletas/Cookie Decorating (Bilingual Program)

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
En Español/Bilingual, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Join Culinary Arts Instructor Violeta for a cookie decorating workshop. She will guide you and give you tips on decorating shaped sugar cookies.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español/Bilingual, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Culinary Arts Instructor Violeta for a cookie decorating workshop. She will guide you and give you tips on decorating shaped sugar cookies.

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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cupcake Bouquet Decorating Workshop

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pulaski Lounge at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Join Culinary Arts Instructor Violeta owner of Violet Velvet Cooking Classes for a cupcake bouquet decorating workshop. She will guide you and give you tips on how to make a variety of flowers to decorate cupcakes.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Pulaski Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Culinary Arts Instructor Violeta owner of Violet Velvet Cooking Classes for a cupcake bouquet decorating workshop. She will guide you and give you tips on how to make a variety of flowers to decorate cupcakes.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Green Space Project: Harvest Festival

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Plants & Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Come enjoy a feast to celebrate the end of this year’s garden season. 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Plants & Gardening
Event Details:

Come enjoy a feast to celebrate the end of this year’s garden season. 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Night Special: Mixology Class with The Voyaging Alchemist

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Friday Night Specials
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an exciting mixology class led by Laura, an expert mixologist, where you'll master the art of mixing and shaking drinks like a professional.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Friday Night Specials
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting mixology class led by Laura, an expert mixologist, where you'll master the art of mixing and shaking drinks like a professional.