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Exploring Spices: Barrier Reef Caribbean Mix Seasoning Spice

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Explore spices from around the world in this flavorful bi-monthly event. Pick up the spice of the month and then discover the taste by making any dish of your choice. At the end of...

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Online
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore spices from around the world in this flavorful bi-monthly event. Pick up the spice of the month and then discover the taste by making any dish of your choice.

Disclaimer(s)

This event will be held using free Zoom software on your internet-connected device (computer, smartphone, or tablet). Registrants will receive an email the day before the event with instructions on how to join. See our Privacy Policy for library info on using third-party software.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime:

Read stories, share favorite books, and more at this storytime for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten participants. Learn more about 1000 Books Before Kindergarten at mgpl.org/1000book...

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

Read stories, share favorite books, and more at this storytime for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten participants. Learn more about 1000 Books Before Kindergarten at mgpl.org/1000books.  

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver 

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tai Chi (Online)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Health, Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Certified Tai Chi instructor Erica Bough demonstrates Shibashi body movements, breathing exercises, and meditation to help reduce stress, restore balance, and increase flexibility....

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Class, Health, Online
Required
Seats Remaining: 90
Event Details:

Certified Tai Chi instructor Erica Bough demonstrates Shibashi body movements, breathing exercises, and meditation to help reduce stress, restore balance, and increase flexibility. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes.

Disclaimer(s)

This event will be held using free Zoom software on your internet-connected device (computer, smartphone, or tablet). Registrants will receive an email the day before the event with instructions on how to join. See our Privacy Policy for library info on using third-party software.

The Library strongly recommends that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. By participating in this program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge Morton Grove Public Library and the class instructor from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, May 20, 2024 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

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO Builders

Monday, May 20, 2024 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 ...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Life in a Japanese American Internment Camp

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Historian Sarah Okner, a descendant of internees, shares photos and details of daily life in an internment camp. This is an AAPI Heritage Month Reading Challenge event. 

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

Historian Sarah Okner, a descendant of internees, shares photos and details of daily life in an internment camp.

This is an AAPI Heritage Month Reading Challenge event. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Listen Up!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Listen Up!:

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime! Birth to Kindergarten with a parent/caregiver

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

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

Birth to Kindergarten 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tuesday Movies: Linoleum

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

When the host of a failing children's science show endeavors to achieve his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut by constructing a rocket ship in his garage, a series of bizarr...

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

When the host of a failing children's science show endeavors to achieve his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut by constructing a rocket ship in his garage, a series of bizarre events occur that cause him to question his own reality. Cas

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Between the Lines: Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo (Online)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Between the Lines meets for online discussions via Zoom. Registered patrons will receive an email the day before the program with the meeting ID and password for joining the event....

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Between the Lines meets for online discussions via Zoom. Registered patrons will receive an email the day before the program with the meeting ID and password for joining the event. New members are warmly welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

This event will be held using free Zoom software on your internet-connected device (computer, smartphone, or tablet). Registrants will receive an email the day before the event with instructions on how to join. See our Privacy Policy for library info on using third-party software.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Drama Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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

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

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

Grades 1-8

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Build-A-Reader Storytime: The Jungle

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime featuring our jungle-themed DUPLO Read & Build set. Siblings are welcome but build and craft supplies are limited to registrants. Ages 2-5 with a...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: STEAM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime featuring our jungle-themed DUPLO Read & Build set. Siblings are welcome but build and craft supplies are limited to registrants.

Ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Social Seniors: Wits Workout

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Maintain and enhance your cognitive function and memory with this interactive program.

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Maintain and enhance your cognitive function and memory with this interactive program.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Talk: New York Times Library Access (Online)

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Online, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover how you can access NYT Games, Cooking, and the Athletic apps with your library card.

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Online, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Discover how you can access NYT Games, Cooking, and the Athletic apps with your library card.

Disclaimer(s)

This event will be held using free Zoom software on your internet-connected device (computer, smartphone, or tablet). Registrants will receive an email the day before the event with instructions on how to join. See our Privacy Policy for library info on using third-party software.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Puppet Craft Storytime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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.  ...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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. 

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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)  

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Wee Read

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome.  Birth to Age 2 with a parent/caregiver

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

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to Age 2 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga (Online)

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Health, Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Susan Wilkens. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. Pleas...

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Class, Health, Online
Required
Seats Remaining: 78
Event Details:

Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Susan Wilkens. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. Please use a sturdy chair without arms (if possible).

Disclaimer(s)

This event will be held using free Zoom software on your internet-connected device (computer, smartphone, or tablet). Registrants will receive an email the day before the event with instructions on how to join. See our Privacy Policy for library info on using third-party software.

The Library strongly recommends that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. By participating in this program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge Morton Grove Public Library and the class instructor from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Wee Read

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome.  Birth to Age 2 with a parent/caregiver

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

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to Age 2 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafting for Charity

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Listen Up!

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Listen Up!:

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime! Birth to Kindergarten with a parent/caregiver

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

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

Birth to Kindergarten 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tuesday Movies: Something's Gotta Give

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A swinger on the cusp of being a senior citizen with a taste for young women falls in love with an accomplished woman closer to his age. Cast: Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu R...

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

A swinger on the cusp of being a senior citizen with a taste for young women falls in love with an accomplished woman closer to his age. Cast: Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves (2003, PG-13, 2 hr)