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Foodie Fanatics

6:30pm–7:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Grades 4-8

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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 first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Cooking with Kids

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

Mondays at 3:30 pm | Grades K-4

Disclaimer(s)

YS Registration

Programs are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Foodie Fanatics

6:30pm–7:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food & Cooking
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.

YS Registration

Programs are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated.  Children with a valid AMPL card may check in 15 minutes before the scheduled program time to pick up a nametag.  Space is limited in many of the classes so please arrive early. Our classes are generally 30 minutes in length and process-oriented. They begin promptly at the designated time. For the best experience for your child, latecomers will not be admitted once the class has begun.  If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department or (708) 371-5666; ext. 140.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Smoothie Smash

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Intentional Nutrition and discover how to craft and blend tasty fruit smoothies! Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español/Bilingual, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Culinary Arts Instructor Violeta for a cookie decorating workshop. She will guide you and give you tips on decorating shaped sugar cookies.

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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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Pulaski Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Culinary Arts Instructor Violeta owner of Violet Velvet Cooking Classes for a cupcake bouquet decorating workshop. She will guide you and give you tips on how to make a variety of flowers to decorate cupcakes.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Green Space Project: Harvest Festival

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Family
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Plants & Gardening
Event Details:

Come enjoy a feast to celebrate the end of this year’s garden season. 

Green Space Project programs take place behind Prairie Jr. High in the Garden Space. No registration is required. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Friday Night Specials
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting mixology class led by Laura, an expert mixologist, where you'll master the art of mixing and shaking drinks like a professional.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Quarterly Book Box

All Day
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Literature & Writing, Take & Make
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each box will contain a novel and a craft, treat, or a surprise connected to the story. The theme will change quarterly. Keep all the items in the box! This quarter’s genre is gothic horror.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español/Bilingual, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a lively Ceramic Sugar Skull Paint and Sip with margaritas! Create your own vibrant sugar skull while enjoying a fun, laid-back atmosphere. Limit 18