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StoryWalk: The Bear Ate Your Sandwich

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Head to the Library for some outdoor family fun. The pages of a book are arranged on numbered signs around the building. Take a stroll and enjoy the story at your own pace. 

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:
Head to the Library for some outdoor family fun. The pages of a book are arranged on numbered signs around the building. Take a stroll and enjoy the story at your own pace.  April: The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach The...

Butterfly Garden vs. Butterfly Habitat

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Lori from Salt Creek Butterfly Farm will discuss the best plants to support and attract butterflies and other pollinators in our area.   This event is part of our M

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:
Lori from Salt Creek Butterfly Farm will discuss the best plants to support and attract butterflies and other pollinators in our area.   This event is part of our Morton Monarchs series dedicated to learning about butterflies and how ...

Mental Health of America Northern Suburbs Multimedia Contest Winner Celebration

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Mental Health of America Northern Suburbs Multimedia Contest Winner Celebration

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
Mental Health of America Northern Suburbs Multimedia Contest Winner Celebration...

World-Wide Storytime: Romania

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Romanian teacher Gabriela Cosma introduces your child to a bite-size helping of the Romanian language through stories, songs, and activities.  Ages 3-7 with a parent/c

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Romanian teacher Gabriela Cosma introduces your child to a bite-size helping of the Romanian language through stories, songs, and activities.  Ages 3-7 with a parent/caregiver   ...

Preschool Concert: Sing and Soar with Nanny Nikki

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Grammy-nominated musician Nanny Nikki will perform fun songs for preschoolers in this interactive concert. Family

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Performance
Event Details:
Grammy-nominated musician Nanny Nikki will perform fun songs for preschoolers in this interactive concert. 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.

ducks

Readpool: Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton (Online)

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Readpool is an adult graphic novel discussion group with a focus on challenging and acclaimed stories. Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton Book Synopsis:&nb

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Readpool is an adult graphic novel discussion group with a focus on challenging and acclaimed stories. Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton Book Synopsis: Before there was Kate Beaton, New York Times bestselling ...

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.

Listen Up!

Listen Up!

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Listen Up!:

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime! Birth to Kindergarten with a parent/caregiver

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

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

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.

Tuesday Movies: Misbehaviour

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A group of women hatch a plan to disrupt the 1970 Miss World beauty competition in London. Cast: Greg Kinnear, Keira Knightly (2020, NR, 1 hr 45 min) 

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Movie
Event Details:
A group of women hatch a plan to disrupt the 1970 Miss World beauty competition in London. Cast: Greg Kinnear, Keira Knightly (2020, NR, 1 hr 45 min)  ...

Pastries & Poetry from Around the World

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy reading and discussing poems from around the world, then create your own. International pastry samples will be served. 

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Enjoy reading and discussing poems from around the world, then create your own. International pastry samples will be served.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

LitLoot Middle School

All Day 5/1 - 5/14
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 May’s box, register between May 1 and 14. We’ll contact yo

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
LitLoot is a free literary subscription box filled with a custom selected library book and other goodies. To subscribe to May’s box, register between May 1 and 14. We’ll contact you when boxes are ready for pickup at the end of the month. Subscriptio...
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StoryWalk: Boys Don't Fry

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Head to the Library for some outdoor family fun. The pages of a book are arranged on numbered signs around the building. Take a stroll and enjoy the story at your own pace. 

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:
Head to the Library for some outdoor family fun. The pages of a book are arranged on numbered signs around the building. Take a stroll and enjoy the story at your own pace.  May: Boys Don't Fry by Kimberly Lee The StoryWalk® Project w...
Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Toddler Time:

Get your little one acquainted with the Library at this two-riffic storytime. To attend, children must be between 24 and 36 months old at the time of the class.     Ag

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

Get your little one acquainted with the Library at this two-riffic storytime. To attend, children must be between 24 and 36 months old at the time of the class.    

Ages 24-36 months with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Social Seniors: Bingo

Wednesday, May 1, 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Socialize as you play this fun game. Small prizes will be awarded to those who Bingo! ...

RESCHEDULED: The Euphorigen Investigation: Interactive Escape Room

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Our first instance of this escape room went so well we decided to run it again! Take part in a series of puzzles and challenges that immerse players in a world of manipulated media

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Our first instance of this escape room went so well we decided to run it again! Take part in a series of puzzles and challenges that immerse players in a world of manipulated media, social media bots, deepfakes, and other forms of deception.  ...

Indie Movie Night: Showing Up

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A sculptor preparing to open a new show tries to work amidst the daily dramas of family and friends. (2022, R, 1 hr 47 min)

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
A sculptor preparing to open a new show tries to work amidst the daily dramas of family and friends. (2022, R, 1 hr 47 min) ...
Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 2, 2024 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.

iPhones for Beginners

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to manage settings, discover hidden features, and more on your iPhone. Bring your device and login information. 

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Learn how to manage settings, discover hidden features, and more on your iPhone. Bring your device and login information.  ...

Arbors Of Morton Grove Annual Meeting

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Arbors of Morton Grove Annual Condominium Board Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
Arbors of Morton Grove Annual Condominium Board Meeting...
Animie Club

Anime Club

Thursday, May 2, 2024 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, draw, 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, draw, and enjoy all things anime. Grades 6–8 ...
Wee Read

Wee Read

Friday, May 3, 2024 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.

Chair Yoga (In Person)

Friday, May 3, 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

Wee Read

Wee Read

Friday, May 3, 2024 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.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family to this storytime filled with stories, songs, and fun.  Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver 

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

Bring the whole family to this storytime filled with stories, songs, and fun. 

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.

Plant Swap

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our 4th annual Morton Grove Plant Swap! Bring a healthy, rooted houseplant to trade with other plant enthusiasts. Be ready to share your plant’s name and its light, soi

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Event Details:
Join us for our 4th annual Morton Grove Plant Swap! Bring a healthy, rooted houseplant to trade with other plant enthusiasts. Be ready to share your plant’s name and its light, soil, and water preferences. This event will take place in the Baxter Aud...