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September is National Library Card Sign Up Month! |
September is Library Card Sign Up Month. Register for a new card or show your library card at the Circulation or Youth Services Desks for a chance to win a $25 Target Gift Card. We’ll also have sweet treats and fun give-a-ways! Tell your friends and family to get a card today! |
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Second Annual Recycled Scarecrow Contest
September 7-October 15
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Families may register to participate. You will receive a bag for the “head” and a dowel for the arms, you provide the rest! Find objects from around the house, stuff with plastic bags, and glue it all together! When you are finished bring it to the library. We will post it outside and the librarians will vote for their favorites. The winning families will get a pizza party gift card! To register and to reserve a kit please email [email protected].
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Restoring our Environment One Plant at a Time on Zoom
Wednesday, September 1, 7:00pm
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With pollinators and birds in steep decline our ecosystems are suffering. Learn how habitat loss and native plant species have contributed to this problem. This presentation by Catherine Bryla describes the issues and the solution and the mission of Sag Moraine. The purpose of this presentation is to help viewers improve our environment and help increase our bird and pollinator populations through their home and business landscape plant choices. This program will occur live via the Zoom application. To register and receive a link to attend, please email [email protected].
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Book Cover Bingo for Kids
Wednesday, September 1, 6:30PM
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Be the first to say ‘Bingo!’ in this library version of the game and win prizes! Registration begins two weeks prior, ending when full. Call 708-687-3700 or email
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Grab and Go STEAM Kits: Pop Rocks Science
Pickup Begins September 1
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Learn about how Pop Rocks are made and then do a fun experiment to determine if this unique candy has enough gas to inflate a balloon! Call 708-687-3700 or email [email protected] to request a kit.
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Kids Craft Kit: Apples
Pickup Begins September 1
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Cheer on Team USA with this Olympic craft! Available starting August 2. Call 708-687-3700 or email [email protected] to request a kit.
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Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group
Thursday, September 2, 7:30pm
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The Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group will hold their monthly meeting in the Library’s Conference Room. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please contact the Adult Services Department at 708-687-3700.
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Mindfulness Nature Walk
Begins September 13
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Take some time to relax and destress on this planned walk on the library’s grounds. Stop by the Adult Services desk to receive a guide to each station or print the guide we will post online. If you submit the answer to the question at the final station by September 30th, you will earn a raffle ticket for a small prize drawing! |
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Fall Storytime Session
Thursdays,
September 16-November 4, 11:00am, Ages 3-5
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Join us for our Fall Storytime session! Registration is required, beginning September 2 continuing until session is full. All registrants should plan on regular attendance of all meetings in order to register. Call 708-687-3700 or email [email protected] to register.
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Fall Baby Lapsit Session
Thursdays,
September 16-November 4, 9:30am, Infants-36 months
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Join us for our Fall Baby Lapsit session! Registration is required, beginning September 2 continuing until session is full. All registrants should plan on regular attendance of all meetings in order to register. Call 708-687-3700 or email
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Coaster Craft Kit
Pickup Begins September 13
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We’ll provide you with a coaster, paint, and a brush. Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, email [email protected].
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Little Builders
Tuesday, September 14, 10:00am
Ages 6 and Under
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Join us for open play where kids can create and build using different materials such as mega blocks, building shapes and other age appropriate materials. Registration begins two weeks prior, ending when full. Call 708-687-3700 or email
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Art Club
Tuesday, September 14, 4:00pm
Ages 7 and Up
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If you like to be creative, join us for art club! We will be painting, learning about art and having fun! Registration begins two weeks prior ending when full. Call 708-687-3700 or email [email protected] to register.
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Outdoor Strength Class
Tuesday, September 14, 11:00am
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Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia Contest
Begins September 15
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Take a trivia quiz in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! It will be posted on the date above on our Facebook page. Enter your contact information after you’ve taken the quiz. Those with the most correct answers will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card. You will have until Friday, October 15th to submit your answers.
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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions |
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Need to know something not answered here? Email Dorothy Koll, Library Director, Contact us using this form or connect with us on Facebook and send us a message. Someone will respond as soon as possible.
I don’t remember my library card PIN. Can you help?
You can reset it in our catalog by clicking on My Account and then Forgot PIN. If you are still having trouble please call 708-687-3700.
Can I make meeting room reservations?
Yes! Room reservations will begin again on June 1.
Can I donate my used books?
The Friends of the Acorn Library began accepting gently used book and media donations again on February 1. These books are used in the book store, and are the primary fundraising method of the Friends of the Library. Thank you for your support.
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This email was made possible through the
fundraising efforts of the Friends of the Acorn Library
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