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Ice Cream Taste Test

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 3-5
Thursday September 25 at 3:30 pm

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

Grades 3-5
Thursday September 25 at 3:30 pm

Level-Up Meetup!

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 4-8

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Take & Make
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 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. 

Quarterly Book Box

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

Each box will contain a novel and a craft, treat, or a surprise connected to the story. The theme will change quarterly. Keep all the items in the box! This quarter’s genre is gothic horror.

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

Each box will contain a novel and a craft, treat, or a surprise connected to the story. The theme will change quarterly. Keep all the items in the box! This quarter’s genre is gothic horror.

Friday Night Special: Books, Beer and BBQ

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Pulaski Lounge at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Friday Night Specials, Gaming & Trivia, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an evening of music, games, and local flavors!  Sample craft beers from local brewers, while enjoying live music by Bourbon Aristocracy.  Treat yourself to Firewater BBQ and enjoy a round of mini golf or shoot some

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Pulaski Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Friday Night Specials, Gaming & Trivia, Music & Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of music, games, and local flavors!  Sample craft beers from local brewers, while enjoying live music by Bourbon Aristocracy.  Treat yourself to Firewater BBQ and enjoy a round of mini golf or shoot some

Leslie Goddard: Retro Food from the 1940s through the 1960s

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, History, Informational
Age Group:
Adults

Take a nostalgic look at food innovations and marketing from the 40s to the 60s, exploring how society and technology influenced American eating habits through classic cookbooks, advertisements, and family magazines.  

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

Take a nostalgic look at food innovations and marketing from the 40s to the 60s, exploring how society and technology influenced American eating habits through classic cookbooks, advertisements, and family magazines.  

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.

Level-Up Meetup! S'mores & BINGO

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Gaming & Trivia
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 4-8

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Gaming & Trivia
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 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. 

kimbap rolls

Rolling Kimbap (Korean Sushi)

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to assemble your own kimbap out of seaweed, rice, carrots, eggs, and other ingredients. Take home your own roll of kimbap! Limit of 12. 

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

Learn how to assemble your own kimbap out of seaweed, rice, carrots, eggs, and other ingredients. Take home your own roll of kimbap! Limit of 12. 

Tasty Travels

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

Tuesday, October 21 at 3:30 pm | Grades K-3rd

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

Tuesday, October 21 at 3:30 pm | Grades K-3rd

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. 

Level Up! Candy Around the World

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

Gr. 4-8

Starting Sunday, October 19 while supplies last

Travel around the world by sampling candy from different countries.  Which will you like the best, a Flake from England or maybe a caramel from Ireland?  Limit 12.

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

Gr. 4-8

Starting Sunday, October 19 while supplies last

Travel around the world by sampling candy from different countries.  Which will you like the best, a Flake from England or maybe a caramel from Ireland?  Limit 12.

Dia de los Muertos Paint & Margaritas

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

Get ready for a lively Ceramic Sugar Skull Paint and Sip with margaritas! Create your own vibrant sugar skull while enjoying a fun, laid-back atmosphere. Limit 18

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

Get ready for a lively Ceramic Sugar Skull Paint and Sip with margaritas! Create your own vibrant sugar skull while enjoying a fun, laid-back atmosphere. Limit 18

Cooking with Kids

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

Do you have a little chef in the making? This program is designed to engage children in the joys of cooking and play. It's a fantastic way to encourage creativity, learn new skills, and enjoy delicious snacks together.

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

Do you have a little chef in the making? This program is designed to engage children in the joys of cooking and play. It's a fantastic way to encourage creativity, learn new skills, and enjoy delicious snacks together.

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. 

Storybook Bites

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

Ages 3-5 years with caregiver

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

Ages 3-5 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. 

Level-Up Meetup!

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Take & Make
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 4-8

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Take & Make
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 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. 

Holiday Teas Kit

All Day
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 4-8

Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Grades 4-8