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Chair Yoga (Online)

Friday, June 28, 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: 100
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).

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Water Babies

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Patio at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. In case of bad weather, this event will be held in the Activity Room.  Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregive...

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

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. In case of bad weather, this event will be held in the Activity Room. 

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.

Water Babies

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Patio at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. In case of bad weather, this event will be held in the Activity Room.  Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregive...

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

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. In case of bad weather, this event will be held in the Activity Room. 

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.

STEAM Stop: Zoetropes

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by the Activity Room for hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering, art, or math. You may join in at any time during the session. Projects are intended for school-age...

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

Stop by the Activity Room for hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering, art, or math. You may join in at any time during the session.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Butterfly Storytime

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We're all aflutter at this storytime focused on exploring our favorite summertime insects.  Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver This event is part of our Morton Monar...

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

We're all aflutter at this storytime focused on exploring our favorite summertime insects. 

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.

The History and Science Behind the Monarch Craze

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Naturalist Kim White discusses a variety of ways people can help fix the problem of the diminished migrating Monarch population. Live caterpillars and/or Monarc...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Naturalist Kim White discusses a variety of ways people can help fix the problem of the diminished migrating Monarch population. Live caterpillars and/or Monarch butterflies will be on display. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LitLoot Middle School

All Day 7/1 - 7/14
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

LitLoot is a free literary subscription box filled with a custom selected library book and other goodies. To subscribe to July’s box, register between July 1 and 14. We’ll contact ...

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

LitLoot is a free literary subscription box filled with a custom selected library book and other goodies. To subscribe to July’s box, register between July 1 and 14. We’ll contact you when boxes are ready for pickup at the end of the month.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

StoryWalk in the Park: Touch the Sky

All Day 7/1 - 7/31
Off Site
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids
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 an...

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 "Adults" group.

Tai Chi (Online)

Monday, July 1, 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: 100
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)

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, July 1, 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.

Bedtime Stories and More

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Bedtime Stories & More:

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



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

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

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 "Kids" group.

Summer Storytime

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 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 fun family storytime. 

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 fun family storytime. 

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: Ordinary Angels

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Inspired by the incredible true story of a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter.&...

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

Inspired by the incredible true story of a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter. Cast: Hilary Swank, Bryce Dallas, Alan Ritchson, Emily Mitchel

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Mini Masterpieces

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Create like the great artists! We will look at the artwork of well-known artists and then use them as inspiration to create our own  masterpieces. This session's artist: Georg...

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

Create like the great artists! We will look at the artwork of well-known artists and then use them as inspiration to create our own  masterpieces. This session's artist: Georgia O'Keeffe.

Grades 1–3 


This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tie-Dye Your T!

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

After you earn your Summer Reading shirt, bring it to the Library for some tie-dye fun! Only official Summer Reading shirts will be tie-dyed. This program will be held outside on t...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

After you earn your Summer Reading shirt, bring it to the Library for some tie-dye fun! Only official Summer Reading shirts will be tie-dyed.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is subject to change based on weather.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Stories in the Park: Pioneer Park

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Meet us at a different Morton Grove park each week for a fun outdoor storytime. Pioneer Park, 8617 Georgianna Ave   Family

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Meet us at a different Morton Grove park each week for a fun outdoor storytime.

Pioneer Park, 8617 Georgianna Ave  

Family

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Social Seniors: Bingo

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Red, White & Bicycle (with Sponge Ball Catapult!)

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Drop by to trick out your bike in red, white, and blue. Then build a sponge ball to launch on our giant catapult. This event will be held outdoors by the bicycl...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Event Details:

Drop by to trick out your bike in red, white, and blue. Then build a sponge ball to launch on our giant catapult. This event will be held outdoors by the bicycle rack (weather permitting).

All Ages

Disclaimer(s)

This event is subject to change based on weather.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Indie Movie Night: Aftersun

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In an attempt to understand her relationship with her father, Sophie reflects on a vacation spent with him when she was a child. (2022, R, 1 hr 42 min) 

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

In an attempt to understand her relationship with her father, Sophie reflects on a vacation spent with him when she was a child. (2022, R, 1 hr 42 min) 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga (In Person)

Friday, July 5, 2024 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.

Block Party

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come play with the Library’s collection of blocks. We’ll supply the Duplo, wooden, and foam blocks, you bring your imagination and building skills! Children under 5 must be accompa...

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

Come play with the Library’s collection of blocks. We’ll supply the Duplo, wooden, and foam blocks, you bring your imagination and building skills! Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  

All Ages

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

Button-Making Fun

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the Activity Room to design and create your own button, keychain, or magnet. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. All Ages

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

Stop by the Activity Room to design and create your own button, keychain, or magnet. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

All Ages

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, July 8, 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.