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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

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

Rolling Kimbap (Korean Sushi)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
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. 

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

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, 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. 

Halloween Diamond Art

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grades 2-8
Tuesday, October 21 at 6:30 pm
Do you like Diamond Art? Join us for this Halloween related program where we will make a spooky magnet. Limit 12 children.

Registration for Level Up! Save The Thanksgiving Parade Escape Room Begins

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

Register today for our Thanksgiving Escape Room! Register for one time slot: 5:30-6:30 or 7:00-8:00 by calling or visiting the Youth Services Reference Desk. Limit 6 per time slot. Event will be held Wednesday, November 5. For grades 4-8.

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

Knitting Studio: Fall Edition Session 1

11:00am–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 is a three-session class for beginning knitters. When you register for this session, you will automatically be registered for all three sessions. 

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

Tech Social Hour: Online Library Calendar

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Informational, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come chat with us about the library’s 24/7 online services. With your computer or mobile device, you can register for programs through Library Calendar.

Cricut for Teens

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required