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Job Search Like a Pro: Career Change Resumes (Online)

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Online, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Change the course of your career with Executive Resume Writer Erica Reckamp. Learn how to craft a resume that positions you as a leading candidate.

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Online, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Change the course of your career with Executive Resume Writer Erica Reckamp. Learn how to craft a resume that positions you as a leading candidate.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Wee Read

Friday, January 17, 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 "Kids" group.

Wee Read

Friday, January 17, 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.

Karaoke at MGPL

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for music and fun! We will provide a variety of songs to choose from. You can perform solo or in a group with your friends. Spectators are welcome.

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

Join us for music and fun! We will provide a variety of songs to choose from. You can perform solo or in a group with your friends. Spectators are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

MGPL After Dark: Karaoke & Mocktails!

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a night of music, fun, and delicious mocktails! We will provide a variety of songs to choose from. You can perform solo or in a group with your friends. Spectators are ...

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

Join us for a night of music, fun, and delicious mocktails! We will provide a variety of songs to choose from. You can perform solo or in a group with your friends. Spectators are welcome.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Ready, Set, Alphabet

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Drop-in and build your early literacy skills with alphabet activities. Be prepared to get messy!  Ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver

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

Drop-in and build your early literacy skills with alphabet activities. Be prepared to get messy! 

Ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Refresh your jigsaw puzzle collection by swapping one of your gently used ones for a new- to-you puzzle. Choose one puzzle for every one you bring. Puzzles must be complete, at lea...

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

Refresh your jigsaw puzzle collection by swapping one of your gently used ones for a new- to-you puzzle. Choose one puzzle for every one you bring. Puzzles must be complete, at least 500 pieces, and in the original box.

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

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Teams of up to four can test their skills by racing to complete a 500-piece puzzle. All puzzles are the same, and no one may see the puzzle until the time starts. Have one person f...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Teams of up to four can test their skills by racing to complete a 500-piece puzzle. All puzzles are the same, and no one may see the puzzle until the time starts. Have one person from your team register.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, January 20, 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.

Crosstown Exotics Animal Show

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Performance, Presentation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive, entertaining and educational reptile, amphibian, and bug show. Enjoy memorable encounters with cold blooded ambassadors including a Burmese python!Famil...

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

Join us for an interactive, entertaining and educational reptile, amphibian, and bug show. Enjoy memorable encounters with cold blooded ambassadors including a Burmese python!

Family

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Due to limited space and the popularity of this program, please do not bring strollers into the Library for this event. The Library is not responsible for unattended belongings.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO Builders

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Build something amazing with the Library’s massive LEGO collection. Start with one of our monthly challenges, let your imagination guide you in a free build, or both!Grades K-8

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

Build something amazing with the Library’s massive LEGO collection. Start with one of our monthly challenges, let your imagination guide you in a free build, or both!

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 "Kids" group.

Listen Up!

Tuesday, January 21, 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: The Banshees of Inisherin

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them. Cast: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson (202...

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

Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them. Cast: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson (2022, R, 2 hr)

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Listen Up!

Tuesday, January 21, 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 "Adults" group.

Between the Lines: Maame by Jessica George (Online)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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: 20
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, January 21, 2025 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

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Class, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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 "Adults" group.

Social Seniors: Wits Workout

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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: 2
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Worldwide Storytime: Lunar New Year Celebration

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Language Labs introduces Chinese language and culture through stories, songs, and activities that celebrate the Lunar New Year.Ages 3-7

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Class, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Language Labs introduces Chinese language and culture through stories, songs, and activities that celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Ages 3-7

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Due to limited space and the popularity of this program, please do not bring strollers into the Library for this event. The Library is not responsible for unattended belongings.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Google Docs and Drive

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to create and edit documents that you can store and share in the cloud and access anywhere via the internet. Please bring your Gmail/Google account login information.

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Class, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn how to create and edit documents that you can store and share in the cloud and access anywhere via the internet. Please bring your Gmail/Google account login information.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Puppet Craft Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

A 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

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

A 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

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Talk: Books You Might Have Missed in 2024

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a roundup of under-the-radar fiction from 2024 that deserves a second look. Bring your library card as books will be available for checkout.

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for a roundup of under-the-radar fiction from 2024 that deserves a second look. Bring your library card as books will be available for checkout.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Explore Plant-Based Diets

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basic components of a healthy plant-based diet as well as what to avoid and tips for success.

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Learn the basic components of a healthy plant-based diet as well as what to avoid and tips for success.

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

Family Engineering Night

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Once a month, we turn a STEM idea into an engineering project. Projects are intended for school-aged kids and above, though younger children are welcome to participate with a ...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Once a month, we turn a STEM idea into an engineering project. Projects are intended for school-aged kids and above, though younger children are welcome to participate with a grown-up.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau (Online)

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stand-up comedian, actress, and podcast host Michelle Buteau presents a hilarious commentary on life, love, and pop culture.Register hereThis event is made possible by Illinois Lib...

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

Stand-up comedian, actress, and podcast host Michelle Buteau presents a hilarious commentary on life, love, and pop culture.

Register here

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.