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LitLoot

All Day 6/1 - 6/16
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens

LitLoot is a free literary subscription box filled with a custom selected library book and other free goodies! We’ll contact you when your box is ready for pickup at the end of the month.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

LitLoot is a free literary subscription box filled with a custom selected library book and other free goodies! We’ll contact you when your box is ready for pickup at the end of the month.

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

DIY Pride Flags

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Info Desk at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Craft a flag to celebrate Pride Month! Pick up a kit at the Info Desk starting June 1 while supplies last. This event is part of the Morton Grove Has Pride initiative. Learn more at mortongrovepride.org.

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Info Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Craft a flag to celebrate Pride Month! Pick up a kit at the Info Desk starting June 1 while supplies last. This event is part of the Morton Grove Has Pride initiative. Learn more at mortongrovepride.org.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

StoryWalk in the Park: Ogilvy

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Off Site
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids

This summer, our StoryWalk is out and about in Morton Grove! Visit ​Mansfield Park to find the pages of a book arranged on numbered signs. Take a stroll and enjoy the story and the park at your own pace. 

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

This summer, our StoryWalk is out and about in Morton Grove! Visit ​Mansfield Park to find the pages of a book arranged on numbered signs. Take a stroll and enjoy the story and the park at your own pace. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, June 2, 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 "Kids" group.

Bedtime Stories and More

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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 "Kids" group.

Summer Storytime

Tuesday, June 3, 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

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: A Complete Unknown

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:15pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with musical icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates around the world.

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

In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with musical icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates around the world.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Summer Storytime

Tuesday, June 3, 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

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.

Tech Tuesday (Drop-in)

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Have technology questions that need answering? Get assistance with Library eResources, device troubleshooting, e-mail, social media and more. Help is first come, first served.

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

Have technology questions that need answering? Get assistance with Library eResources, device troubleshooting, e-mail, social media and more. Help is first come, first served.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

RESCHEDULED: Storm Chasers 101

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Explore the fundamentals of extreme weather. Discover the world of storm chasing, gain knowledge of severe weather safety and preparedness, and participate in a Q&A session.

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

Explore the fundamentals of extreme weather. Discover the world of storm chasing, gain knowledge of severe weather safety and preparedness, and participate in a Q&A session.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Let's Potty! Storytime

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy stories, songs, and other fun activities focused on being a big kid who uses the bathroom, gets new underwear, and has no more diapers. 

Ages 2-4 with a parent/caregiver

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

Enjoy stories, songs, and other fun activities focused on being a big kid who uses the bathroom, gets new underwear, and has no more diapers. 

Ages 2-4 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: Bingo

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults

Socialize as you play this fun game. Small prizes will be awarded to those who Bingo!

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

Socialize as you play this fun game. Small prizes will be awarded to those who Bingo!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fix Your Posture

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Licensed physical therapist R.J. Zamar will help you correct common posture faults through expert guidance and effective exercises. Gain valuable insights and practical techniques to align and strengthen your body.

Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

Licensed physical therapist R.J. Zamar will help you correct common posture faults through expert guidance and effective exercises. Gain valuable insights and practical techniques to align and strengthen your body.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Indie Movie Night: The Last Rifleman

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

A WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day and faces the ghosts of his past. (2023, PG-13, 1 hr 35 min)

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

A WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day and faces the ghosts of his past. (2023, PG-13, 1 hr 35 min)

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

Custom Coozie Craft

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Keep your drinks cool this summer with a personalized coozie! Use pre-cut designs to make your creation uniquely yours. 

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

Keep your drinks cool this summer with a personalized coozie! Use pre-cut designs to make your creation uniquely yours. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nature Wellness Walk at Linne Woods

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Event Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Experience mindful walking and other restorative practices in a beautiful natural setting. Hosted by Leilah Siegel and Sophia Ottomanelli, Community Health Educators for Cook County. This trail walk is a moderate level of difficulty.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience mindful walking and other restorative practices in a beautiful natural setting. Hosted by Leilah Siegel and Sophia Ottomanelli, Community Health Educators for Cook County. This trail walk is a moderate level of difficulty.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is subject to change based on weather.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Anime Club

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

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

Custom Coozie Craft

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Keep your drinks cool this summer with a personalized coozie! Use pre-cut designs to make your creation uniquely yours. 

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

Keep your drinks cool this summer with a personalized coozie! Use pre-cut designs to make your creation uniquely yours. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Water Babies

Friday, June 6, 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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Games & Gab (Conversation)

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults

Practice your English conversation skills while playing games. 

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

Practice your English conversation skills while playing games. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Water Babies

Friday, June 6, 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

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Summer Movie: Moana 2

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:15pm
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: Moana 2 (2024, PG, 1 hr 40 min)

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: Moana 2 (2024, PG, 1 hr 40 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.

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

Summer Reading Block Party featuring Roger That

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Kick off the Summer Reading Program! Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy rock music performed by Roger That on the Library's front lawn. Fill a bag for $5 at the Book Sale.

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

Kick off the Summer Reading Program! Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy rock music performed by Roger That on the Library's front lawn. Fill a bag for $5 at the Book Sale.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, June 9, 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.