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Summer Storytime

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Due to the room capacity, attendance at drop-in programs is limited to 50 participants.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Mini Masterpieces

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Create like the great artists! We will look at the artwork of well-known artists and then use them as inspiration to create our own  masterpieces. This session's artist: Georg...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create like the great artists! We will look at the artwork of well-known artists and then use them as inspiration to create our own  masterpieces. This session's artist: Georgia O'Keeffe.

Grades 1–3 


This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tie-Dye Your T!

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

After you earn your Summer Reading shirt, bring it to the Library for some tie-dye fun! Only official Summer Reading shirts will be tie-dyed. This program will be held outside on t...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

After you earn your Summer Reading shirt, bring it to the Library for some tie-dye fun! Only official Summer Reading shirts will be tie-dyed.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is subject to change based on weather.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Stories in the Park: Pioneer Park

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Meet us at a different Morton Grove park each week for a fun outdoor storytime. Pioneer Park, 8617 Georgianna Ave   Family

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Meet us at a different Morton Grove park each week for a fun outdoor storytime.

Pioneer Park, 8617 Georgianna Ave  

Family

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Red, White & Bicycle (with Sponge Ball Catapult!)

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Drop by to trick out your bike in red, white, and blue. Then build a sponge ball to launch on our giant catapult. This event will be held outdoors by the bicycl...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Event Details:

Drop by to trick out your bike in red, white, and blue. Then build a sponge ball to launch on our giant catapult. This event will be held outdoors by the bicycle rack (weather permitting).

All Ages

Disclaimer(s)

This event is subject to change based on weather.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Block Party

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come play with the Library’s collection of blocks. We’ll supply the Duplo, wooden, and foam blocks, you bring your imagination and building skills! Children under 5 must be accompa...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Event Details:

Come play with the Library’s collection of blocks. We’ll supply the Duplo, wooden, and foam blocks, you bring your imagination and building skills! Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  

All Ages

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Button-Making Fun

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the Activity Room to design and create your own button, keychain, or magnet. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. All Ages

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Activity Room to design and create your own button, keychain, or magnet. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

All Ages

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Monday Morning Playgroup:

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

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games & Recreation

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

Birth to 5 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Mess-terpiece Monday: Flower Paintings

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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-8

Please register once per family/group.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is subject to change based on weather.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Summer Storytime

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Due to the room capacity, attendance at drop-in programs is limited to 50 participants.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read to a Rainbow Dog

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class
Age Group:
Kids
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 847-965-422...

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Stories in the Park: National Park

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Meet us at a different Morton Grove park each week for a fun outdoor storytime. National Park, 9325 Marion Ave. Family

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Meet us at a different Morton Grove park each week for a fun outdoor storytime.

National Park, 9325 Marion Ave.

Family

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tie-Dye Your T!

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

After you earn your Summer Reading shirt, bring it to the Library for some tie-dye fun! Only official Summer Reading shirts will be tie-dyed. This program will be held outside on t...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

After you earn your Summer Reading shirt, bring it to the Library for some tie-dye fun! Only official Summer Reading shirts will be tie-dyed.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is subject to change based on weather.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bugs Galore: Butterflies & More

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Presentation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come to the Library to see naturalist Kim White’s large selection of multi-legged friends from butterflies to cicadas and more.  Family This event is part of our Morton ...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Class, Presentation, STEAM
Event Details:

Come to the Library to see naturalist Kim White’s large selection of multi-legged friends from butterflies to cicadas and more. 

Family

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tots Dealing with Big Feelings Storytime

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Learn how to manage feelings through stories, songs, and activities, and leave this storytime with strategies to handle overwhelming emotions. This session's theme: feeling proud.&...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Learn how to manage feelings through stories, songs, and activities, and leave this storytime with strategies to handle overwhelming emotions. This session's theme: feeling proud. 

Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

STEAM Stop: Electrochemistry

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: STEAM
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Water Babies

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Patio at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Water Babies

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Patio at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafty Saturday

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Youth Services at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tiny Science

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Discover more about the world through stories and activities. This month's topic: Colors. 

Ages 3-5 with parent/caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime

Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime:

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/1000book...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime

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.  

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver 

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Monday Morning Playgroup:

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

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games & Recreation

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

Birth to 5 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO Builders

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
LEGO Builders:

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 ...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games & Recreation, STEAM

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

Disclaimer(s)

Due to the room capacity, attendance at drop-in programs is limited to 50 participants.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Summer Storytime

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Due to the room capacity, attendance at drop-in programs is limited to 50 participants.