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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.

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.

Memory Lab

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

Come to our open lab classes and learn how to turn your favorite old family photos, home recordings, and video cassettes into digital keepsakes.

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.  

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 DIY Spring Mini Pots

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorating Mini Pots, seeds included! 

Senior Medicare Patron and Bingo

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

Learn how to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud as you play Bingo with AgeOption’s Senior Medicare Patrol. Grab a friend and don't miss this fun program. Light refreshments will be served.

 

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 St. Patrick's Day with the Book Social Group. Share a recent book or show with us, or listen and get suggestions for your March entertainment. Light refreshments will be served.