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Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/15 - 1/31
Youth Services at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Read and earn prizes this winter. Stop by the Youth Services Desk starting December 15th to register, pick up your log, and start reading.Birth to Grade 8

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Read and earn prizes this winter. Stop by the Youth Services Desk starting December 15th to register, pick up your log, and start reading.

Birth to Grade 8

Virtual Screening: Little Women: The Musical (Online)

All Day 12/20 - 12/22
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Online
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

 Watch the 2022 recording of the London Park Theatre premiere of Little Women: The Musical. This adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel is a must-see for audiences of...

Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Online
Event Details:

 

Watch the 2022 recording of the London Park Theatre premiere of Little Women: The Musical. This adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel is a must-see for audiences of all ages.

The Magician's Folly: An Interactive Story Experience

12/21/2024 @ 9:00am to 01/05/2025 @ 5:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stage magician Gary Whodini could never catch a break. Instead of stardom, he was staring down a lifetime doing party tricks for 9-year-olds. However, there was a touch of real mag...

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

Stage magician Gary Whodini could never catch a break. Instead of stardom, he was staring down a lifetime doing party tricks for 9-year-olds. However, there was a touch of real magic in the Whodini family.

Mathematics Circus

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come one, come all to a math-tacular spectacular! We'll leap into mathematics with games, stories, and creative play that add up to a circus full of fun. Ages 3-5 with a parent/...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: STEAM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Come one, come all to a math-tacular spectacular! We'll leap into mathematics with games, stories, and creative play that add up to a circus full of fun.

Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver

 

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, December 23, 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.

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Winter Break Movie: Kung Fu Panda 4

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for our Winter Break movie series. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. This week's movie: Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024, PG, 1 hr 34 min)

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

Join us for our Winter Break movie series. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

This week's movie: Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024, PG, 1 hr 34 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.

Library Closed (Christmas Eve)

All Day
Morton Grove Public Library

The Library is closed Tuesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Morton Grove Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed Tuesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve.

Library Closed (Christmas)

All Day
Morton Grove Public Library

The Library is closed Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas.

Closing
Branches:
Morton Grove Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas.

Pop-up Teen Hangout

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grab your friends and hangout, pick a movie, play games, listen to music, do something crafty, and snack out with us!   

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

Grab your friends and hangout, pick a movie, play games, listen to music, do something crafty, and snack out with us!   

Family Dance Party

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Get up and dance to some family-friendly tunes! All Ages Accompanying adults for those under age 8

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

Get up and dance to some family-friendly tunes!

All Ages

Accompanying adults for those under age 8

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Masterson Magic

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Illusionist Sean Masterson will entertain the entire family with thrilling, original sleight-of-hand magic.Family

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

Illusionist Sean Masterson will entertain the entire family with thrilling, original sleight-of-hand magic.

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.

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Crafting for Charity

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create handmade knitted and crocheted crafts for local organizations. Please bring your needles and/or hooks and some acrylic or cotton yarn.

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

Create handmade knitted and crocheted crafts for local organizations. Please bring your needles and/or hooks and some acrylic or cotton yarn.

Snowman Craft Drop-in

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Craft your own Snowman. While supplies last. Ages 3-10  Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. 

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

Craft your own Snowman. While supplies last. 

Ages 3-10  

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. 

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.

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Winter Break Movie: Inside Out 2

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for our Winter Break movie series. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. This week's movie: Inside Out 2 (2024, PG, 1 hr 36 min)

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

Join us for our Winter Break movie series. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

This week's movie: Inside Out 2 (2024, PG, 1 hr 36 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.

Crossings of Morton Grove Board Meeting

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Quarterly Condo Association Board meeting.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Quarterly Condo Association Board meeting.

Make a New Year's Crown

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Youth Services at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services department to make a fabulous crown to celebrate the new year (while supplies last). All Ages

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

Stop by the Youth Services department to make a fabulous crown to celebrate the new year (while supplies last). 

All Ages

New Year's Eve Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Enjoy a New Year's themed storytime with your family.  Ages birth-5 with a parent/caregiver. 

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

Enjoy a New Year's themed storytime with your family. 

Ages birth-5 with a parent/caregiver. 

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Tuesday Movies: The Family Stone

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An uptight, liberal businesswoman accompanies her boyfriend to his eccentric and outgoing family's annual Christmas celebration and finds that she's a fish out of water in their fr...

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

An uptight, liberal businesswoman accompanies her boyfriend to his eccentric and outgoing family's annual Christmas celebration and finds that she's a fish out of water in their free-spirited way of life. Cast: Claire Danes, Diane Keaton, Sar

Library Closed at 5 pm (New Year’s Eve)

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Morton Grove Public Library

The Library closes early at 5 pm on Tuesday, December 31 for New Year’s Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Morton Grove Public Library
Description:

The Library closes early at 5 pm on Tuesday, December 31 for New Year’s Eve.

Library Closed (New Year's Day)

All Day
Morton Grove Public Library

The Library is closed Wednesday, January 1 for New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Morton Grove Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed Wednesday, January 1 for New Year's Day.

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.

New Year's Luminaria

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Help us light up the Library to welcome the New Year!  Starting December 14, stop by the Library and put your good wishes on a paper lantern. Then join us on Wednesday, Januar...

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

Help us light up the Library to welcome the New Year!  Starting December 14, stop by the Library and put your good wishes on a paper lantern. Then join us on Wednesday, January.

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Preschool Storytime:

Stories, songs, activities, and more that are perfect for the school-ready child. Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver

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

Stories, songs, activities, and more that are perfect for the school-ready child.

Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.