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Nintendo Switch Gaming - Grades 6-8

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

Drop-in and play Nintendo Switch games with your friends at the Library! 

Grades 6-8

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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Event Details:

Drop-in and play Nintendo Switch games with your friends at the Library! 

Grades 6-8

Disclaimer(s)

Due to the room capacity, attendance at drop-in programs is limited to 50 participants.

Summer Storytime

Summer Storytime

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Due to the room capacity, attendance at drop-in programs is limited to 50 participants.

Summer Storytime

Summer Storytime

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Due to the room capacity, attendance at drop-in programs is limited to 50 participants.

Everything Butt Art at the Library

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Turn rear ends into fabulous animals drawings with minimal art skill.

Grades 3-8

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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Turn rear ends into fabulous animals drawings with minimal art skill.

Grades 3-8

Disclaimer(s)

Due to the room capacity, attendance at drop-in programs is limited to 50 participants.

Read to a Rainbow Dog

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class
Age Group:
Kids

Trained therapy dogs patiently listen to your child as they read from a book of their choice. Participants should be able to read independently for their full 15-minute session.

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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Class
Event Details:

Trained therapy dogs patiently listen to your child as they read from a book of their choice. Participants should be able to read independently for their full 15-minute session.

Stories in the Park: Pioneer Park

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Meet us at a different Morton Grove park weekly for a fun outdoor storytime.

Pioneer Park, 8617 Georgiana Ave

Family

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Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Meet us at a different Morton Grove park weekly for a fun outdoor storytime.

Pioneer Park, 8617 Georgiana Ave

Family

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Family Lawn Games: Poop Deck!

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Play zany games on the Library’s front lawn! Games are geared toward school-aged kids and above, though younger children are welcome to participate with a grown-up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Event Details:

Play zany games on the Library’s front lawn! Games are geared toward school-aged kids and above, though younger children are welcome to participate with a grown-up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is subject to change based on weather.

Pride Storytime

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a Pride month storytime featuring books and songs that celebrate everyone.  

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Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Pride month storytime featuring books and songs that celebrate everyone.  

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

STEAM Stop: Balance Challenge

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Stop by the Activity Room for hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering, art, or math. You may join in at any time during the session.

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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Stop by the Activity Room for hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering, art, or math. You may join in at any time during the session.

Water Babies

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Patio at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. This event will be held in the Activity Room in case of bad weather. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

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Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. This event will be held in the Activity Room in case of bad weather. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Water Babies

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Patio at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. This event will be held in the Activity Room in case of bad weather. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Register Now
Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. This event will be held in the Activity Room in case of bad weather. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Dog Man movie poster

Summer Movie: Dog Man

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids

Come watch family-friendly movies on the big screen. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

This week's movie: Dog Man (2025, PG, 1 hr 29 min)

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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come watch family-friendly movies on the big screen. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

This week's movie: Dog Man (2025, PG, 1 hr 29 min)

Disclaimer(s)

While all ages are welcome, this movie is geared toward families with children. Be aware that age-appropriate behavior and noises will occur during the film.

Crafty Saturday

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Youth Services at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

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

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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Monday Morning Playgroup:

Drop in for some open-ended play and meet new friends at our weekly playgroup. Birth to 5 with a parent/caregiver

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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games & Recreation

Drop in for some open-ended play and meet new friends at our weekly playgroup.

Birth to 5 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

LEGO Builders

LEGO Builders

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
LEGO Builders:

Build something amazing with the Library’s massive LEGO collection. Start with one of our monthly challenges and then let your imagination guide you in a free build. Grades K-8 ...

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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games & Recreation, STEAM

Build something amazing with the Library’s massive LEGO collection. Start with one of our monthly challenges and then let your imagination guide you in a free build.

Grades K-8

Disclaimer(s)

Due to the room capacity, attendance at drop-in programs is limited to 50 participants.

Summer Storytime

Summer Storytime

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Due to the room capacity, attendance at drop-in programs is limited to 50 participants.

Summer Storytime

Summer Storytime

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Due to the room capacity, attendance at drop-in programs is limited to 50 participants.

Drama Club

Drama Club

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Performance
Age Group:
Kids
Drama Club:

Bring out your inner drama queen or king and get creative with acting, improv, and theater games. Grades 1-8

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Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Class, Performance
Registration Required

Bring out your inner drama queen or king and get creative with acting, improv, and theater games.

Grades 1-8

Stories in the Park: Arnum Park

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Meet us at a different Morton Grove park weekly for a fun outdoor storytime.

Arnum Park, 7035 Church St. 

Family

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Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Meet us at a different Morton Grove park weekly for a fun outdoor storytime.

Arnum Park, 7035 Church St. 

Family

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Energy and Transportation On The Farm

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Presentation, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Did you know that ethanol gasoline is made from corn? The Cook County Farm Bureau presents agriculture’s ties to transportation with a story time, arts and crafts project, a hands-on activity, and a snack.

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Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation, STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that ethanol gasoline is made from corn? The Cook County Farm Bureau presents agriculture’s ties to transportation with a story time, arts and crafts project, a hands-on activity, and a snack.

Mini Music Makers

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class
Age Group:
Kids

Feel the rhythm, hear the rhyme; it’s Mini Music Maker time!

Ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver

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Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feel the rhythm, hear the rhyme; it’s Mini Music Maker time!

Ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Rainbow Pride Chainmail

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Celebrate Pride month by creating a colorful chainmail bracelet.

Grades 5-8

Register Now
Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride month by creating a colorful chainmail bracelet.

Grades 5-8

Chess Academy

Chess Academy

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

Learn how to play chess with chess master Chris Christmas. All skill levels welcome. 

Grades 1-8

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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Class, Games & Recreation
Event Details:

Learn how to play chess with chess master Chris Christmas. All skill levels welcome. 

Grades 1-8

Water Babies

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Patio at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. This event will be held in the Activity Room in case of bad weather. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Register Now
Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. This event will be held in the Activity Room in case of bad weather. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.