Event List

Kick off the Summer Reading Program! Bring chairs or blankets and dance to rock hits performed by Strata on the Library’s front lawn. Enjoy free shaved ice from Kona Ice (one per p...

Drop in the Youth Services Department to make a seasonal craft while supplies last. 

Drop in for some open-ended play and meet new friends at our weekly playgroup. Birth to 5 with a parent/caregiver

Come dressed for mess to this outdoor family art program on the Library's front lawn (weather permitting). Each session features a different paint-based process to try. Grades K...

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this fun family storytime. 

Join us for an afternoon of open-ended crafting with a wide variety of materials. Grades K-8

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 847-965-422...

Meet us at a different Morton Grove park each week for a fun outdoor storytime. Palma Lane Park, 9509 Nashville Lane Family

Learn about Monarch butterflies with a story, craft project, activity, and themed snack. This event, presented by the Cook County Farm Bureau, is part of our Morton&...

Drop by the front lawn for some bubble-tastic fun! We’ll have all the supplies you need to make and play with bubbles, big and small. Children under the age of 8 nee...

Stop by the Activity Room for hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering, art, or math. You may join in at any time during the session. Projects are intended for school-age...

Get together with other residents at our first “Hello, Neighbor” event! Hello Neighbor meetups are perfect for new residents or for anyone interested in learning more about the lib...

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. In case of bad weather, this event will be held in the Activity Room.  Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregive...

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. In case of bad weather, this event will be held in the Activity Room.  Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregive...

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

Drop in for some open-ended play and meet new friends at our weekly playgroup. Birth to 5 with a parent/caregiver

Build something amazing with the Library’s massive LEGO collection. Start with one of our monthly challenges and then let your imagination guide you in a free build. Grades K-8 ...

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this fun family storytime. 

Bring out your inner drama queen or king and get creative with acting, improv, and theater games. Grades 1-8

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

Join us for an evening of zany games on the Library's front lawn. Games are geared toward school-aged kids and above, though younger children are welcome to participate with a grow...

Discover more about the world through stories and activities. This month's topic: Dinosaurs. Ages 3-5 with parent/caregiver.

Get up and dance to some family-friendly tunes! All Ages Accompanying adults for those under age 8

Learn how to play chess with chess master Chris Christmas. All skill levels welcome.  Grades 1-8