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Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, December 30, 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.

LitLoot Middle School

All Day 1/1 - 1/14
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 January’s box, register between January 1 and 14. We’ll co...

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 January’s box, register between January 1 and 14. We’ll contact you when boxes are ready for pickup at the end of the month.

Rock Paper Scissors Tournament

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Rock? Paper? Scissors? Choose wisely and you could be the grand champion! Students in grades 1 through 8 are invited to compete by grade level. Winners at each grade level go ...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 139
Event Details:

Rock? Paper? Scissors? Choose wisely and you could be the grand champion! Students in grades 1 through 8 are invited to compete by grade level.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

LEGO Builders

LEGO Builders

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, January 6, 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.

Animie Club

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

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

Monday Morning Playgroup

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.

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: 6
Event Details:

Practice your English conversation skills while playing games. 

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)

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: 8
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

 

Social Seniors: Trivia

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Test your knowledge on iconic moments in history and pop culture. This month's theme: Back to the 90s!

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

Test your knowledge on iconic moments in history and pop culture. This month's theme: Back to the 90s!

Chess Academy

Chess Academy

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Learn how to play chess with chess master Chris Christmas. All skill levels welcome.  Grades 1-8

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

Learn how to play chess with chess master Chris Christmas. All skill levels welcome. 

Grades 1-8

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 0
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.

Monday Morning Playgroup

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.

LEGO Builders

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.

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: 0
Event Details:

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

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, January 27, 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.

DIY Family Game Night

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of zany homemade games in the Activity Room; some assembly required! Games are geared toward school-aged kids and above, though younger children are welcome ...

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

Join us for an evening of zany homemade games in the Activity Room; some assembly required! Games are geared toward school-aged kids and above, though younger children are welcome to participate with a grown-up.

All Ages

Disclaimer(s)

Due to the room capacity, attendance at drop-in programs is limited to 50 participants.