Acorn Public Library

Acorn Public Library serves Oak Forest, Illinois, and the surrounding communities.

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You can also follow Acorn Public Library on Spotify for playlists and recommendations posted by our staff!

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Try to get a bingo by completing the listening suggestions on the card below using Spotify or any music streaming platform. Each bingo will earn you a raffle ticket for a small prize drawing. Please email your bingo cards to [email protected] by Monday, January 31st.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Our Fall Programming Guide is available! Check it out here: https://t.co/BBmm2DQGla

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“Be steady to your purposes, and firm as a rock.” —Mary Shelley, Frankenstein. Happy birthday to the unflinchingly witty Mary Shelley, born #onthisday in 1797! 🎉https://t.co/4DvTUsicJO

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We want to know if you could choose any book to read again for the first time, which would you pick and why?

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If you like eerie, gothic-inspired plots that take place at boarding schools in the middle of nowhere, i.e. Hogwarts, this one's for you! Read it and let us know what you think!

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We're back with another new mystery! Who doesn't love a book about a book? The Plot, a literary murder mystery full of suspense is available for check out with your Acorn Library card!

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Did you know that May is Mystery Month? Check back each week for a new Mystery recommendation. May is also Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, making Arsenic and Adobo the perfect first pick! Check it out today!

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Predict who you think will win the Oscars by filling out an online ballot. The Person with the most points will win a prize! Ballots must be submitted by Saturday, April 24th at 5:00 PM. Fill out the form with your choices to win here: https://t.co/BECo0YWwX1

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Join us on Zoom for a special Fireside Chat with author John Sandford on Wednesday, April 14th at 7:00 PM! Space is very limited and registration for this event is required. https://t.co/CMQsaCbTvR

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If you or someone you know needs assistance using technology to book an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccination, contact the Chicago Vaccine Angels using the information provided below. This is a volunteer-based group that provides this service free of charge!

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April is National Humor Month. Did you know that these well loved comedy films were books first? Guess what? You can find these funny reads and even more through SWAN interlibrary loan with your Acorn library card!

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Acorn Public Library is offering virtual Spanish classes starting April 3rd! For registration, click this link https://t.co/kjJTWPbd8U or call 708-687-3700 for more information.

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Great news! The Library Board of Trustees has approved a temporary update to our service hours. We are now open 10-9 Monday through Thursday and 10-5 Friday and Saturday.

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Looking for something to watch this March? These powerful, inspirational films are available at your local library and through SWAN interlibrary loan.

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What year were you born? If you're at the library, you can find out your Chinese Zodiac sign by visiting the display behind the Adult Services desk!

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Need something to read for Valentine's Day? Check out these eBooks on Hoopla from the comfort of your home with your Acorn Library card!

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Great news! Region 10 has moved to Tier 1 mitigations in the State of Illinois's COVID-19 reopening plan. We will open our door, no need to ring the doorbell. We will still be limiting the number of patrons allowed in the library at one time.