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Evening Craft for Adults and Teens

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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: Winter Wooden Coasters

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Winter Wooden Coasters

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Social Seniors: Arts & Crafts

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Winter Wooden Coasters

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Winter Wooden Coasters

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Get your little one acquainted with the library in this toddler-riffic storytime.Ages 18-36 months with a parent/caregiver.

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

Get your little one acquainted with the library in this toddler-riffic storytime.

Ages 18-36 months with a parent/caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Mad Math Society

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We are out to prove that math is secretly awesome with brain-bending fun and activities. This month, we're investigating angles. Grades 3-6

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

We are out to prove that math is secretly awesome with brain-bending fun and activities. This month, we're investigating angles.

Grades 3-6

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Indie Movie Night: The Road Dance

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A young girl lives in the Outer Hebrides in a small village in the years just before WWI. Her life takes a dramatic change when a terrible tragedy befalls her. (2021, NR, 1 hr 56 m...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

A young girl lives in the Outer Hebrides in a small village in the years just before WWI. Her life takes a dramatic change when a terrible tragedy befalls her. (2021, NR, 1 hr 56 min) R 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LitLounge: We Fed an Island by Jose Andres

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

LitLounge is meeting in partnership with Skokie Public Library. Contact Cailyn Heintzelman (cheintzelman@mgpl.org) for details. This meeting is being held at the Skokie Public L...

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

LitLounge is meeting in partnership with Skokie Public Library. Contact Cailyn Heintzelman (cheintzelman@mgpl.org) for details.

This meeting is being held at the Skokie Public Library, in the Cosmos Room.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Preschool Storytime:

Stories, songs, activities, and more that are perfect for the school-ready child. Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver

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

Stories, songs, activities, and more that are perfect for the school-ready child.

Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Photo App on iPhones

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to organize and share your photos. 

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn how to organize and share your photos. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Anime Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

A fun-filled hour of anime appreciation. We’ll watch and talk about your favorite shows, eat snacks, and enjoy all things anime. Grades 6–8

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

A fun-filled hour of anime appreciation. We’ll watch and talk about your favorite shows, eat snacks, and enjoy all things anime.

Grades 6–8

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chicago Pizza: Past, Present and Future with Steve Dolinsky (Online)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join James Beard Award-winning Food journalist Steve Dolinsky for a discussion of the history and various styles of pizza in the Chicago area. Pizza samples from local establishmen...

Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join James Beard Award-winning Food journalist Steve Dolinsky for a discussion of the history and various styles of pizza in the Chicago area. Pizza samples from local establishments will be served at the Library Watch Party.

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.

Wee Read

Friday, January 10, 2025 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 (In Person)

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Health
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Class, Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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, January 10, 2025 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, January 11, 2025 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 or cotton yarn.

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafty Saturday

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Youth Services at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We'll listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this fun family storytime!Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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

We'll listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this fun family 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Super Mario. Pikachu. Sonic. Play as your favorite smash character on the big screen to compete for a prize. Grades 9-12

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Super Mario. Pikachu. Sonic. Play as your favorite smash character on the big screen to compete for a prize. 

Grades 9-12

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, January 13, 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

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 "Adults" group.

ESL Games and Gab (Conversation)

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice your English conversation skills while playing games. 

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

Practice your English conversation skills while playing games. 

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

Board Game Night

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Play popular board games, including Ticket to Ride and Codenames. Participants can also bring their own board game to play.  This program is for adults and teens ...

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

Play popular board games, including Ticket to Ride and Codenames. Participants can also bring their own board game to play. 

This program is for adults and teens (grades 9 and above)

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Listen Up!

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tuesday Movies: Twisters

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Kate Carter, a retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist, is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies. Cast: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anth...

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

Kate Carter, a retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist, is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies. Cast: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos (2024, PG-13, 2 hr)

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Listen Up!

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Goofball Science Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ever wish you could just do the fun parts of science experiments? Now you can! Join us for an hour of spectacular science time. This month, we're experimenting with pH indicators.&...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games & Recreation, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ever wish you could just do the fun parts of science experiments? Now you can! Join us for an hour of spectacular science time. This month, we're experimenting with pH indicators. 

Grades 5-8