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Plant Swap

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our 4th annual Morton Grove Plant Swap! Bring a healthy, rooted houseplant to trade with other plant enthusiasts. Be ready to share your plant’s name and its light, soi...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Event Details:

Join us for our 4th annual Morton Grove Plant Swap! Bring a healthy, rooted houseplant to trade with other plant enthusiasts. Be ready to share your plant’s name and its light, soil, and water preferences.

Star Wars Day with the Chicago Jedi Chapter

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Performance, Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day with a lightsaber demonstration by the Chicago Jedi Chapter followed by a build-a-lightsaber workshop with MGPL staff. Kids unde...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Performance, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day with a lightsaber demonstration by the Chicago Jedi Chapter followed by a build-a-lightsaber workshop with MGPL staff.

Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Evening Crafts for Adults and Teens

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Tapered Candle Painting

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Tapered Candle Painting

MGPL After Dark: SamaSama Project

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

SamaSama Project showcases a fusion of Filipino traditional folk and contemporary music. This is an AAPI Heritage Month Reading Challenge event. 

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Performance
Event Details:

SamaSama Project showcases a fusion of Filipino traditional folk and contemporary music.

This is an AAPI Heritage Month Reading Challenge event. 

Teen Hangout

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, Movie
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grab your coziest blanket and join us for a casual throwback movie night with games, snacks, and other small activities. This month's movie: Turning R...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Games & Recreation, Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grab your coziest blanket and join us for a casual throwback movie night with games, snacks, and other small activities. This month's movie: Turning Red 

DIY Family Game Night

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of zany homemade games in the Baxter Auditorium. Some assembly required! Games are geared toward school-aged kids and above, though younger children are welc...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of zany homemade games in the Baxter Auditorium. Some assembly required! Games are geared toward school-aged kids and above, though younger children are welcome to participate with a grown-up.

All Ages

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Documentary: Butterfly Blueprints

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

NOVA investigates the hidden secrets of butterflies and how they are inspiring cutting-edge technical innovations. (2022, NR, 53 min)     This event is pa...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Movie
Event Details:

NOVA investigates the hidden secrets of butterflies and how they are inspiring cutting-edge technical innovations. (2022, NR, 53 min)