Event List

Filters
Age Group
Event Type

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.

Bugs Galore: Butterflies & More

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Presentation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come to the Library to see naturalist Kim White’s large selection of multi-legged friends from butterflies to cicadas and more.  Family This event is part of our Morton ...

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

Come to the Library to see naturalist Kim White’s large selection of multi-legged friends from butterflies to cicadas and more. 

Family

STEAM Stop: Electrochemistry

Thursday, July 11, 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.

Tiny Science

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Discover more about the world through stories and activities. This month's topic: Colors.  Ages 3-5 with parent/caregiver.

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Discover more about the world through stories and activities. This month's topic: Colors. 

Ages 3-5 with parent/caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

LEGO Builders

LEGO Builders

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
LEGO Builders:

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

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

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

Grades K-8

Disclaimer(s)

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

Family Engineering Night Crane hoisting the moon

Family Engineering Night

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 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: 0
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.

Candy Creations

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Hang out and build a magnificent creation that's good enough to eat! This session, we're making graham cracker architecture.  Grades 5-8  

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games & Recreation, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Hang out and build a magnificent creation that's good enough to eat! This session, we're making graham cracker architecture. 

Grades 5-8

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

STEAM Stop: Baking Soda Volcanoes

Friday, July 26, 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.

LEGO Builders

LEGO Builders

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
LEGO Builders:

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

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

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

Grades K-8

Disclaimer(s)

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