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Socktober

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

DIY Zen Garden Kit – Take and Make

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

Bring a little tranquility to your home with this DIY Zen Garden Kit craft. 

Sign-ups start September 8; AMPL cardholders only. Limit of 10

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.  

Socktober

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

Socktober

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

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

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, 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.  

Socktober

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

Socktober

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

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:

Select dates at 5:30 pm. Light refreshments provided. Please register for only one session per month. Registration opens September 2 for all sessions from September to November.

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.  

Socktober

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

Socktober

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

Socktober

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

Socktober

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

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:

Use the Cricut, T-shirt press, button maker, or other tools for crafting. First Monday of each month at 6pm.

Teen: 3 pm - 4:30 pm

Adult: 6 pm - 7:30 pm

Socktober

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

Socktober

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

Beginning Sewing Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This beginning sewing workshop is appropriate for beginning sewists! 

Our skilled instructor will teach students how to use the sewing machine while creating a colorful pillowcase.

Writing Roundup

2:00pm–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
Event Details:

Join us to do the writing of your choice in a supportive environment. Writing prompts and supplies will be available. At the end of our meeting, we'll have an optional time of sharing our progress.

Socktober

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

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:

Select dates at 5:30 pm. Light refreshments provided. Please register for only one session per month. Registration opens September 2 for all sessions from September to November.

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.  

Socktober

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

Socktober

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

Socktober

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31

How to Build a Website

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:

Mike Gershbein will demonstrate how to prepare and launch a site with an easy to-use publishing platform like Weebly or Squarespace. Limit 15 participants.

Socktober

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

October 1 - October 31