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Teen Volunteer Drop-In

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Students grade 9–12 can drop-in and earn community service hours for completing fun and meaningful tasks. No registration is required. 

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Students grade 9–12 can drop-in and earn community service hours for completing fun and meaningful tasks. No registration is required.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bedtime Stories & More

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Spend time winding down for bed with a few stories and songs.  Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver  



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

Spend time winding down for bed with a few stories and songs.  

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.

Financial Fitness Series: Navigating Student Loans

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Financial planner Barbara Ginty guides you through the complex landscape of student loans. Participants will learn about effectively managing their student loans while also securin...

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

Financial planner Barbara Ginty guides you through the complex landscape of student loans. Participants will learn about effectively managing their student loans while also securing their future financial well-being.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Listen Up!

Tuesday, April 8, 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: White Bird

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Struggling to fit in at his new school after being expelled for his treatment of Auggie Pullman, Julian is visited by his grandmother and is transformed by the story of her attempt...

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

Struggling to fit in at his new school after being expelled for his treatment of Auggie Pullman, Julian is visited by his grandmother and is transformed by the story of her attempts to escape Nazi-occupied France during World War II.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Listen Up!

Tuesday, April 8, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Evening Craft for Adults and Teens

Tuesday, April 8, 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: Decoupage Flowerpot

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Decoupage Flowerpot

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read to a Rainbow Dog

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class
Age Group:
Kids
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. To...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Social Seniors: Arts & Crafts

Wednesday, April 9, 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: Decoupage Flowerpot

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: 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: Decoupage Flowerpot

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 9, 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 "Adults" group.

Money Matters: Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning Basics

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft will discuss wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, and guardianship. 

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 74
Event Details:

Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft will discuss wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, and guardianship.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LitLounge: Light Eaters by Zoë Schlanger

Wednesday, April 9, 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 Libra...

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, April 10, 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 "Kids" group.

Jr. Puzzle Gauntlet

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max. Should you triumph...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games & Recreation, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max. Should you triumph, you will unlock the snack-a-licious treasure stash.

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

Hello Neighbor!

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Get together with other residents at our “Hello, Neighbor” event! Hello Neighbor meetups are perfect for new residents or for anyone interested in learning more about the library. ...

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

Get together with other residents at our “Hello, Neighbor” event! Hello Neighbor meetups are perfect for new residents or for anyone interested in learning more about the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson (Online)

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Forager and outdoor educator Alexis Nikole, renowned for her TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page @blackforager, will speak about her passion for wild, edible plants.Regi...

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

Forager and outdoor educator Alexis Nikole, renowned for her TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page @blackforager, will speak about her passion for wild, edible plants.

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.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cooperman Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees meets on the second Thursday of each month. The public is welcome to attend the meetings. Learn more about the Board of Trustees.PLEASE NOTE: To have a p...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Cooperman Room
Event Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees meets on the second Thursday of each month. The public is welcome to attend the meetings. Learn more about the Board of Trustees.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Wee Read

Friday, April 11, 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, April 11, 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: 33
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, April 11, 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, April 12, 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, April 12, 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 "Adults" group.

I-PASS on Demand

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
East Entrance at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have a question about your I-Pass? The Library is partnering with Illinois Tollway to provide a free walk-in service to help with payment options, account management and pay-by-pla...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: East Entrance
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Have a question about your I-Pass? The Library is partnering with Illinois Tollway to provide a free walk-in service to help with payment options, account management and pay-by-plate management.

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

Patron Appreciation Saturday

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lincoln Avenue Entrance at Morton Grove Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

As a thank you to our users, treats will be available at the Lincoln Avenue Entrance.National Library Week is April 6–12. Let’s celebrate the vaulable role the Library plays in mak...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Lincoln Avenue Entrance
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

As a thank you to our users, treats will be available at the Lincoln Avenue Entrance.

National Library Week is April 6–12. Let’s celebrate the vaulable role the Library plays in making our community stronger.