Event List

A special puppet storytime for preschoolers. We’ll each make a simple puppet craft then use them to act out our stories and songs.  Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver.  ...

Create handmade knitted and crocheted crafts for local organizations. Please bring your needles and/or hooks and some acrylic yarn.

Create handmade knitted and crocheted crafts for local organizations. Please bring your needles and/or hooks and some acrylic yarn.

Drop in the Youth Services Department to make a seasonal craft while supplies last. 

Drop in and create a colorful paper butterfly to take home. This event is part of our Morton Monarchs series. For more information, go to mgpl.org/morton-monarchs. 

Come dressed for mess to this outdoor family art program on the Library's front lawn (weather permitting). Each session features a different paint-based process to try. Grades K...

Join us for an afternoon of open-ended crafting with a wide variety of materials. Grades K-8

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month's project: 4th of July Wreath 

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month's project: 4th of July Wreath 

Learn about Monarch butterflies with a story, craft project, activity, and themed snack. This event, presented by the Cook County Farm Bureau, is part of our Morton&...

Connect with fellow knitters at the Library. Whether you are a beginner or experienced knitter, this casual club is for you. Bring your latest project.

Create handmade knitted and crocheted crafts for local organizations. Please bring your needles and/or hooks and some acrylic yarn.

Drop-in and get creative while supplies last. Grades 1-8

Come dressed for mess to this outdoor family art program on the Library's front lawn (weather permitting). Each session features a different paint-based process to try. Grades K...

Express yourself through writing! We'll be exploring and creating concrete poetry.  Grades 4-8

Create like the great artists! We will look at the artwork of well-known artists and then use them as inspiration to create our own  masterpieces. This session's artist: Georg...

After you earn your Summer Reading shirt, bring it to the Library for some tie-dye fun! Only official Summer Reading shirts will be tie-dyed. This program will be held outside on t...

Drop by to trick out your bike in red, white, and blue. Then build a sponge ball to launch on our giant catapult. This event will be held outdoors by the bicycl...

Stop by the Activity Room to design and create your own button, keychain, or magnet. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. All Ages

Connect with fellow knitters at the Library. Whether you are a beginner or experienced knitter, this casual club is for you. Bring your latest project.

Come dressed for mess to this outdoor family art program on the Library's front lawn (weather permitting). Each session features a different paint-based process to try. Grades K...

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month's project: Summer Reading Program Mug

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month's project: Summer Reading Program Mug