Upcoming Events

Get your little one acquainted with the library in this toddler-riffic storytime.

Ages 18-36 months with a parent/caregiver.

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

Grades 1-8

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

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 making banana pianos. 

Grades 5-8

While your child is busy playing with our toys, you create a "busy bag" (while supplies last). Each bag contains an age-appropriate activity for your toddler or preschooler to play with on the go. This month's activity: Color Matching.

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

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max. Should you triumph, you will unlock the snack-a-licious treasure stash.

Enjoy a story, tour a police car, and learn how to stay safe with Morton Grove’s Officer Friendly.

Ages 2–7 with a parent/caregiver

Team up with your favorite grown-up for an immersive experience based on the book of the month: Honey by Sarah Weeks. Be ready for discussion, snacks, activities, and surprises. 

Head to the Bear Family McDonald's at 6309 W. Dempster Street in Morton Grove for a fun storytime. Enjoy a free cookie with regular or chocolate milk purchase.

Ages 2-7 with a parent/caregiver

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.

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Morton Grove residents Dan Kim and Nomuunaa (Nona) Chuluunboatar Kim celebrate Korean and Mongolian cultures with songs, stories, crafts, and snacks.

Chicago-based musician Katie Norregaard performs original, heartful, and engaging music that celebrates acceptance and diversity.

Family

Celebrate National Poetry Month! Drop in to the Youth Services department and create your own poetry with magnetic poetry kits and other supplies.  

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

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver