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20/30s Book Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our book club made for readers in their 20s and 30s. We’ll chat about great reads, meet new people, and enjoy a welcoming space for lively discussion.

Theme: A Cozy Read 

iPhone Basics, iOS26 and More

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:

Learn basic navigation, customization and even handy tricks on your iPhone or iPad. This class will also include a demonstration of the new features and appearance of iOS26 and the latest iPhones. Light refreshments will be served.

Teen Canvas Tote Bag Painting

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

DIY Canvas Tote Bag Painting

Jewelry Upcycled with Sherri Ewing

6:30pm–8:00pm
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:

Participants bring old or broken jewelry to deconstruct and redesign using provided beads, stretch or wire cord, and findings. Limit of 10.

Computers for Beginners

2:30pm–3:45pm
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:

New to technology? This is your opportunity to learn to navigate the computer and gain essential keyboard and mouse skills. Advanced registration required: limit of 8.

Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving

9:30am–12:30pm
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:

Come and explore the world of rigid heddle weaving. Participants will learn how to warp and weave on a rigid heddle loom. 

Galentine's Day Paint by Number

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:

Galentine’s Day Paint by Number
Thursday, February 5 at 5:30 PM

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.  

Teen Self-Care Kits

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

Treat yourself to some self-care essentials while supplies last! Must be in high school (grades 9th-12th). Limit 10. 

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: Informational, Literature & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate February with the Book Social Group. Share a recent book, show or movie, or listen and gather suggestions for your winter entertainment. Light refreshments will be served.

Teen Affirmation Jars

6:00pm–7:30pm
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:

Affirmation Jar Activity 

Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving

9:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and explore the world of rigid heddle weaving. Participants will learn how to warp and weave on a rigid heddle loom. 

Computación para principiantes

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español/Bilingual, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

¿Nuevo en el mundo de las computadoras? Esta clase te guiará a través de lo básico de forma sencilla. Aprende vocabulario esencial, programas comunes y gana confianza en el mundo digital. Límite 6

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.  

Teen Cricut Sticker Making

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be using the Cricut to make our own sticker designs.

Bingo with Bob

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming & Trivia
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this winter for an afternoon of Bingo with Bob Trzeciak.  Limit of 30.

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.  

Anime Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come watch and discuss some popular Anime and Manga with us! 

Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving

9:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and explore the world of rigid heddle weaving. Participants will learn how to warp and weave on a rigid heddle loom. 

Writing Roundup: Valentines Gathering

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, followed by an optional time of sharing.  Supplies, optional prompts and Valentines refreshments provided. 

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 (Registration for all Cricut Programs open on December 3)
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.  

Teen Game Night

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming & Trivia
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a night of fun, friends, and friendly competition! We will have both board games and gaming systems. Whether you are into strategy, trivia, racing, or party games, there is something for everyone!

Teen Movie Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy evening as we watch 10 Things I Hate About You. Bring your friends, eat some snacks, and enjoy this fun classic. Must be in high school (grades 9th-12th). Limit of 10. 

Celebrating 50 Years Along the Lincoln Highway

2:00pm–3:15pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Informational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join historian Tina Beaird on a virtual trip along the historic Lincoln Highway from Aurora through Oswego to Plainfield, Illinois. Come hear stories of the roadway’s construction, history, and notable sites along the way.

Tuesday Morning Movie

9:30am–11:30am
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.

December 23- Home Alone
January 27- Hamilton
February 24- You've Got Mail

Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving

9:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and explore the world of rigid heddle weaving. Participants will learn how to warp and weave on a rigid heddle loom. 

Reading Dragons Monthly Meetings

3:30pm–4:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming & Trivia, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Are you a fan of trading cards, dragons, or reading? Then we’ve got the perfect program for you! Swing by the Youth Services Reference Desk to grab your tracker and start your adventure.

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