Week Calendar

Practice seated and standing poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Cher Walter. All experience levels welcome. All equipment provided. Wear comfortable clothes.

Bring your baby and a towel for a splashing good time on the patio. In case of bad weather, this program will move indoors to the Activity Room.

Birth to 24 Months with a parent/caregiver

At this Pride Month storytime, we’ll read books and sing songs that celebrate all kinds of families.

Family

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more as our library staff bring Summer Storytime outside to the library lawn! In case of bad weather, the storytime will be canceled.

Birth to age 5 with a parent/caregiver

Amidst its meteoric rise, the Gucci fashion family is plagued by deceit, vengeance, and murder. Cast: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Al Pacino. (2021, R, 2 hr 30 min)

Meet us at a different Morton Grove park each week for a fun outdoor storytime. This week is at Arnum Park, 7035 Church St, Morton Grove IL 60053.

Family

Relieve stress and stimulate your brain. Coloring supplies and puzzles will be provided. 

Let us help your toddler or preschooler get excited about the potty! Enjoy entertaining and engaging stories, songs, and other fun activities all focused on being a big kid who uses the bathroom, gets new underwear, and has no more diapers.

Bring your baby and a towel for a splashing good time on the patio. In case of bad weather, this program will move indoors to the Activity Room.

Birth to 24 Months with a parent/caregiver

Watch a different family-friendly movie each week on the big screen at the Library. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

This week's movie: Aquamarine (2006, PG, 1 hr 43 min)

Idea Lab is your summer space for ocean-based STEAM thinking and creative tinkering at the Library. This week we'll explore the science of water bottle flipping. Sign up for each class individually.

Grades 1-3

Idea Lab is your summer space for ocean-based STEAM thinking and creative tinkering at the Library. This week we'll explore the science of water bottle flipping. Sign up for each class individually.

Grades 4-6

Create your own art after exploring the creative process and getting inspired by art and design history.

Grades 3-8

The first woman to win an individual Pulitzer in both Arts & Letters and Journalism, New York Times journalist Andrea Elliott’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book Invisible Child:  Poverty, Survival, and Hope in

Trained therapy dogs patiently listen to your child as they read from a book of their choice. To register for a 15-minute session, visit the Youth Services Desk or call 847-965-4220 x2.

Join us for an evening of zany homemade games in the Baxter Auditorium. Some assembly required! Games are geared toward school-aged kids and above, though younger children might be interested in participating with a grown-up.

All Ages

A fun-filled hour of anime appreciation for high-schoolers. We’ll watch and talk about your favorite shows, draw, and enjoy all things anime. 

Grades 9-12

Learn how to play chess with chess master Chris Christmas. All skill levels welcome. Create your free lichess.org account prior to playing.

Grades 1-8