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Registration Begins for Life-Size Candy Land

All Day
Kids, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Gaming & Trivia, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Library Card Sign-Up Month is sweeter than ever! Join us on Saturday, September 6 as we celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with Life-Size Candy Land! Play your favorite board game in a brand new way where you become the game piece!

Decoración de Galletas/Cookie Decorating (Bilingual Program)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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.  

Smartphone Storage

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Informational, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is your phone running out of storage? Learn practical tips and tricks to optimize both iPhone and Android, and reclaim valuable space. Limit 15 participants. 

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.  

Cupcake Bouquet Decorating Workshop

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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.

Green Space Project: Harvest Festival

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Family
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. 

 

Tuesday Morning Movie

9:30am–11:15am
Adults
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Fourth Tuesday of every month at 9:30am. Light refreshments provided. 

 

Last Breath (PG-13):

Knitting Studio

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Once per month on a Wednesday at 11 am. Materials and light refreshments provided.

Friday Night Special: Mixology Class with The Voyaging Alchemist

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
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.

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.  

20/30s year old Book Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literature & Writing
Event Details:

Come join us for our 20/30's year old Book Club, where the genre changes each meeting. Pick a book that falls within this genre and come to book club with your thoughts. Don’t have much to say about your pick? Don’t worry!

Labor Day Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District

September Bilingual Explorers Activity Bags

All Day
Kids
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!

September Junior Explorers Activity Bags

All Day
Kids
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 September 2nd! Provide your child with a fun challenge or extra practice with these engaging activity bags.

September Preschool Explorers Activity Bags

All Day
Kids
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 September 2nd! Keep your little one entertained with these fun, easy, and quiet activities.

Registration begins for Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

All Day
Kids, Family
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español/Bilingual, Friday Night Specials, Music & Dance
Event Details:

Friday Night Special

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Ages birth-8th grade 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.

Just for You! Books and Treats Registration Begins

All Day
Kids
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Literature & Writing, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Get a special bag packed just for you! Inside, you’ll find a handpicked book and delightful treats based on your preferences. Fill out a quick questionnaire, and we’ll match you with the perfect story and goodies.

Library Card Sign-Up Month: Life-Size Candy Land

10:30am–3:00pm
Kids, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Kids, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Library Card Sign-Up Month is sweeter than ever! Join us on Saturday, September 6 as we celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with Life-Size Candy Land! Play your favorite board game in a brand new way where you become the game piece!

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.

Teen Book Box

All Day
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Literature & Writing, Take & Make
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each box will contain a novel and a craft, treat, or surprise connected to the story. Keep all items found in the box!  

Teens only. Limit of 10.

 

Makerspace

3:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen: 3 pm - 4:30 pm

Adult: 6 pm - 7:30 pm

 

Use the Cricut, T-shirt press, button maker, or other tools for crafting. Limit of 2-3 items per person. 

Cricut for Beginners

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the Cricut machine and make a simple craft. Basic computer skills required. Open to beginners only. Limit of 6. Teens welcome. 

 

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.  

Book Social

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literature & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come share the latest book or show you have enjoyed -- or just listen and gather a list of titles for your fall entertainment. Light refreshments will be provided.

Caja de libros trimestral en español

All Day
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español/Bilingual, Literature & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cada caja contendrá una novela y una manualidad, un regalo o una sorpresa relacionada con la historia. La temática cambiará trimestralmente. El género de este trimestre es el terror gótico. Límite de 5.

 

Mindfulness Packages

All Day
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take & Make
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kits include a notebook for journaling with prompts, a mood tracker, coloring pages, and a self-care bingo game that you can turn in to receive a prize. Limit of 12. 

Fraud Protection and Financial Scams with AgeOptions

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Informational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Jessica Mercer, MSW, Aging & Disability Rights Coordinator at AgeOptions for an informative presentation to help you protect yourself from fraud and scams. 

You will learn: