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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Aug-Oct
15
2022
49th Annual Children’s Art Contest
All Day 8/15 - 10/15
Kids
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Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Youth Services
Event Details:
Pick up an entry form and guidelines for this year’s bookmark art contest at the Youth Services Desk or print them out online at mgpl.org/art.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
LitLoot
All Day 10/1 - 10/15
Teens
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Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Teens
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Books & Authors,
Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
LitLoot is a free literary subscription box filled with a custom selected library book and other free goodies! We’ll contact you when your box is ready for pickup at the end of the month.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
StoryWalk: Gustavo the Shy Ghost
All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Kids
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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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
14
2022
Fri
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Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Stories, songs, and rhymes for our littlest learners. Older siblings welcome.
Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby.
Disclaimer(s)
All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
14
2022
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Class,
Health,
Online
Required
Seats Remaining:
68
Event Details:
Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by a certified yoga instructor. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. Please use a sturdy chair without arms (if possible).
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
10
2022
Mon
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Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Event Details:
Drop in for some open-ended play and meet new friends at our weekly playgroup.
Birth-5 years old with a parent/caregiver
Disclaimer(s)
All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
11
2022
Tue
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Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Event Details:
Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!
Disclaimer(s)
All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
11
2022
Tue
Tuesday Movies: Downton Abbey: A New Era
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Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Baxter Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Movie
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
The Crawley family goes on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess's newly inherited villa. Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter. (2022, PG, 2 hr)
Disclaimer(s)
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
12
2022
Wed
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Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
12
2022
Wed
Social Seniors: Arts & Crafts
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Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Baxter Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Watercolor Cards
Disclaimer(s)
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
13
2022
Thu
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Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining:
7
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
15
2022
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Class,
Health,
Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Explore the health benefits and techniques of infant massage, stretching, and aromatherapy with Certified Infant Massage Instructor Loredana Tomasello.
Disclaimer(s)
All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
This event is subject to change based on weather.
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
11
2022
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!
Disclaimer(s)
All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
14
2022
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Stories, songs, and rhymes for our littlest learners. Older siblings welcome.
Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby.
Disclaimer(s)
All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
9
2022
Sun
One Book, One Village: Maxwell Street: The Way it Was (Hybrid)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Baxter Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Lori Grove, President of the Maxwell Street Foundation, chronicles the history of Maxwell Street, using rich visual images, interpretation, and anecdotes.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
13
2022
Thu
Cancelled
Google Photos App (Online)
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Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Class,
Online,
Technology
Event Details:
Learn how to use this free photo sharing and storage app.
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
9
2022
Sun
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
11
2022
Tue
Middle School Comics Club
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Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Event Details:
Welcome to your home for graphic novel and manga lovers. Share your favorites, find something new, and geek out to your heart’s content.
Grades 5-8
Disclaimer(s)
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
12
2022
Wed
Cancelled
Scratch 'n Code
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
STEAM
Learn the basics of computer coding with Scratch 2.0 by creating simple and fun programs. Ability to work with a computer and mouse is required.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
10
2022
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Join us for an evening of craft-tastic fun! We will experiment with a different crafting skill each month to create fun projects. This month: chalk pastel art
Grades 4-8
Disclaimer(s)
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
11
2022
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Class
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
12
2022
Wed
Cancelled
Illinois Libraries Present: A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward (Online)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Books & Authors,
Online
Event Details:
Join us for an evening with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward as she discusses how her literary vision and personal experiences address urgent questions about racism and social injustice.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
12
2022
Wed
LitLounge: A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay (Online)
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Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Books & Authors,
Online
Event Details:
LitLounge is meeting on Zoom. Register here or contact Rebecca Hayes (rhayes@mgpl.org) or Rummanah Aasi (raasi@skokielibrary.info) for details.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
13
2022
Thu
Family Engineering Night: Buzzer Board Games
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids,
Teens,
Adults
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Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Baxter Auditorium
Age Group:
Kids,
Teens,
Adults
Event Type:
STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
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.
Oct
13
2022
Thu
Board of Trustees Meeting
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Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Event Type:
Board Meeting
Event Details:
The Board of Trustees meets on the second Thursday of each month. The public is welcome to attend the meetings. Learn more about the Board of Trustees.
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