Week Calendar

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Older siblings welcome.  

Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby.   

Birth to Age 2 with a parent/caregiver

Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Susan Wilkens. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. Please use a sturdy chair without arms (if possible). 

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

Drop in for some open-ended play and meet new friends at our weekly playgroup.

Birth-5 years old with a parent/caregiver

The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T'Challa. Cast: Tenoch Huerta, Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett (2022, PG-13, 2 h 45 min).

Enjoy a story, tour a police car, and learn about how to stay safe with a Morton Grove police officer.

Ages 2–7 with a parent/caregiver

Maintain and enhance your cognitive function and memory with this interactive event.

Learn how to manage feelings through stories, songs, and activities, and leave this storytime with strategies to handle overwhelming emotions.

Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver

This session's topic: Patience

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Older siblings welcome.  

Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby.   

Birth to Age 2 with a parent/caregiver

With sharp attention to history, craftsmanship, choreography and authenticity, Hugo Colin recreates the best Elvis Tribute Artist show possible for both old and new fans. 

Explore spices from around the world in this flavorful monthly program. Pick up the spice of the month and then discover the taste by making any dish you choose.

Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek discusses the early years, career highlights, and legacy of Betty White. The program will include a multimedia presentation of photos, video clips, and captivating stories.

Read stories, share favorite books, and more at this storytime for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten participants. Learn more about 1000 Books Before Kindergarten at mgpl.org/1000books.

Create cat-tastic crafts and have some fairy-tail fun inspired by the show Gabby's Dollhouse.

Ages 5-9

Ever wish you could do just the fun parts of science experiments? Now you can! Join us for an hour of library science time: now with more sparkles! This month, we're making Elephant Toothpaste.

Grades 5-8

Make a no-sew tote bag for summer out of a T-shirt! You can bring your own or use one of our spares.

Between the Lines meets for online discussions via Zoom. Registered patrons will receive an email the day before the program with the meeting ID and password for joining the event. New members are warmly welcome!

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.