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Youth Cricut Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-8

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.

Book Social

1:00pm–2:15pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literature & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Share the latest book or show you have enjoyed, or just listen and gather ideas for your winter entertainment. Light refreshments will be served.

Level Up! Candy Around the World - South America

1:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Grades 4-8
Starting Sunday, April 12 while supplies last
Travel around the world by sampling candy from different countries. This time we will try
candy from South America. Open to residents with a valid AMPL youth card. Limit 12.

Tales for Teddy Bears

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 1-5 with caregiver
Mondays at 10 am
Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed friend for a magical experience designed to spark creativity
and foster a love for reading with stories, games, and crafts. Limit 16 children.

Makerspace

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come use the sublimation printer, heat press, mug press and more to create unique gifts with your own photos. Limit of 2-3 items per person. 

Wiggles & Jammies

6:30pm–7:00pm
Kids, Family
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)

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. 

Baby & Me Playtime

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Family
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)

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. 

Chair Yoga at Heritage II Clubhouse

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich from Yoga Pathway, LLC for a gentle and relaxing chair yoga class. 

Program will take place at Heritage 2 Clubhouse, 3715 W 123rd Place in Alsip.

Tasty Travels

3:30pm–4:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Informational
Event Details:

Tuesday, April 14th at 3:30 pm | Grades K-3rd

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. 

Petite Picassos

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 1 - 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. 

Writing Roundup

2:30pm–3:15pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literature & Writing
Registration Required

If you need a quiet place to start writing, try our Writing Roundup program. We'll provide worksheets with prompts to help you do the writing of your choice: memoirs, creative writing, journaling and more. At the end of the meeting, we'll have an optional time to share our progress.

Mario Kart Tournament

3:30pm–4:15pm
Kids
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming & Trivia
Event Details:

Racers, start your engines! Can you avoid all of the shells and be the first to cross the finish line? For kids in grades K+. Limit 12.

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. 

Cancelled - Cybersafety Quest for Teens and Parents / Ciberseguridad para Adolescentes y Padres

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: En Español/Bilingual, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens live in a digital world with hidden dangers. Dr.

Preschool STEAM: Break It Down

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Play & Learn, Science, Storytime
Event Details:

It’s time to Break It Down! Help your little one learn about computer science in this exciting event.

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. 

Teen Book Bedazzling

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love books? Love crafts? Come chill and bedazzle your favorite book! Bring a book from home or grab one of the few we’ll have available, then decorate the cover with gems, stickers, and fun supplies.

Cricut Club

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:

Cricut Club
Select Thursdays at 5:30 pm. 
A tutorial of the craft will be given, and assistance will be provided throughout.

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.  

Pizza & Painting @ the Library!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
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.

Preschool Music and Movement

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Miss Debbie's program is a great way to introduce your child to the joys of music and storytelling. With her guitar and her engaging personality, your child is sure to have a blast while learning new songs and stories.

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. 

Green Space Project: Garden Clean Up

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Plants & Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come help us clean up our community garden! Gloves, trowels, and other tools will be provided. Garden workdays take place behind the southwest corner of Prairie Junior High at 11910 S. Kostner Ave. 

Help Your Child Learn to Read

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Literature & Writing, Play & Learn, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know the library is filled with resources to help your child learn to read? From decodable readers, to kits, to games and activities, we are here to help your family as your child becomes a great reader!

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! Dream Catchers

1:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grades 4-8

Starting Sunday, April 19, while supplies last

Do you like dream catchers? Pick up a bag with materials to make 2 small dream catchers.  Open to residents with a valid AMPL card.  Limit 12.

 

Sell Your Stuff Online -- and Stay Safe

2:00pm–3:15pm
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:

Get tips for selling and staying safe on sites such as eBay and Facebook Marketplace. Light refreshments will be served.
 

Teen Take and Make Crafts

All Day
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab a craft kit and get creative on your own time! These take and make kits include everything you need to create a cool project at home. Limit of 5. 

April 20- Yarn Art 

Tales for Teddy Bears

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 1-5 with caregiver
Mondays at 10 am
Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed friend for a magical experience designed to spark creativity
and foster a love for reading with stories, games, and crafts. Limit 16 children.