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StoryWalk in the Park: Ogilvy

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Off Site
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids

This summer, our StoryWalk is out and about in Morton Grove! Visit ​Mansfield Park to find the pages of a book arranged on numbered signs. Take a stroll and enjoy the story and the park at your own pace. 

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Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

This summer, our StoryWalk is out and about in Morton Grove! Visit ​Mansfield Park to find the pages of a book arranged on numbered signs. Take a stroll and enjoy the story and the park at your own pace. 

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, June 23, 2025 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

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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.

Mess-terpiece Monday: Spin Art

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

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.

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

Summer Storytime

Summer Storytime

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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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 all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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.

Summer Storytime

Summer Storytime

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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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 all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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.

LEGO Builders

LEGO Builders

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 ...

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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.

Tie-Dye Your T!

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

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.

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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.

Stories in the Park: Shermer Park

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

ECA Party in the Park: Shermer Park

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Event Type:
Non-Library Sponsored Event
Age Group:
Kids

It's a bonus party! The Early Childhood Alliance will bring activities, treats, and fun as they share information about early childhood (birth to five).

Shermer Park, 9500 Shermer Rd. Morton Grove, IL 60053

Family

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Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Non-Library Sponsored Event
Event Details:

It's a bonus party! The Early Childhood Alliance will bring activities, treats, and fun as they share information about early childhood (birth to five).

Shermer Park, 9500 Shermer Rd. Morton Grove, IL 60053

Family

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

BINGO!

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Come play BINGO for fun and prizes on the Library’s front lawn! Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

All Ages

*IN CASE OF RAIN, WE WILL MEET IN THE BAXTER AUDITORIUM

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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Event Details:

Come play BINGO for fun and prizes on the Library’s front lawn! Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

All Ages

*IN CASE OF RAIN, WE WILL MEET IN THE BAXTER AUDITORIUM

Disclaimer(s)

This event is subject to change based on weather.

Tiny Science

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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

Ages 3-5 with parent/caregiver

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Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Ages 3-5 with parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

STEAM Stop: Circle Art

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

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.

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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.

Water Babies

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Patio at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. This event will be held in the Activity Room in case of bad weather. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Register Now
Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. This event will be held in the Activity Room in case of bad weather. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Water Babies

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Patio at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. This event will be held in the Activity Room in case of bad weather. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Register Now
Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. This event will be held in the Activity Room in case of bad weather. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Dinosaur Dimensions Puppet Show

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids

This program has been rescheduled for Friday, August 1, 3:30-4:45 pm.

Transport yourself to the age of dinosaurs with this fantastic interactive show featuring animatronic puppets!

Cancelled
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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Performance
Event Details:

This program has been rescheduled for Friday, August 1, 3:30-4:45 pm.

Transport yourself to the age of dinosaurs with this fantastic interactive show featuring animatronic puppets!

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Due to limited space and the popularity of this program, please do not bring strollers into the Library for this event. The Library is not responsible for unattended belongings.

Family Storytime with rainbow heart

Family Storytime

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Family Storytime:

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

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

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.

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

MGPL On the Go: Oriole Pool

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, Non-Library Sponsored Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

MGPL cardholders can enjoy free entry to Morton Grove Park District’s Oriole Pool and Library storytimes during the safety breaks.

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Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation, Non-Library Sponsored Event, Storytime
Event Details:

MGPL cardholders can enjoy free entry to Morton Grove Park District’s Oriole Pool and Library storytimes during the safety breaks.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is subject to change based on weather.

Pop-in Project: Fairy Gardens

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Drop in and create your own fairy garden while supplies last. Limit one garden per person, materials limited to those in attendance.

Grades 1-8

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

Drop in and create your own fairy garden while supplies last. Limit one garden per person, materials limited to those in attendance.

Grades 1-8

Bluey Bash!

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

Drop-in for a Bluey party and explore fun stations based on the show. A few lucky kids in attendance will win a Bluey book. 

Ages birth-8 with a parent/caregiver

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Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Recreation
Event Details:

Drop-in for a Bluey party and explore fun stations based on the show. A few lucky kids in attendance will win a Bluey book. 

Ages birth-8 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Flyswatter Embroidery

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Learn the basics of embroidery by stitching on a flyswatter! Shooing flies has never looked so good.

Register Now
Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of embroidery by stitching on a flyswatter! Shooing flies has never looked so good.

LitLoot Middle School

All Day 7/1 - 7/14
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

LitLoot is a free literary subscription box filled with a custom selected library book and other goodies. To subscribe to July’s box, register between July 1 and 14. We’ll contact you when boxes are ready for pickup at the end of the month.

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Registration Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

LitLoot is a free literary subscription box filled with a custom selected library book and other goodies. To subscribe to July’s box, register between July 1 and 14. We’ll contact you when boxes are ready for pickup at the end of the month.

Ship in a Bottle by Andrew Prahin

StoryWalk in the Park: Ship in a Bottle

All Day 7/1 - 7/31
Off Site
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids

This summer, our StoryWalk is out and about in Morton Grove! Visit ​Mansfield Park to find the pages of a book arranged on numbered signs. Take a stroll and enjoy the story and the park at your own pace. 

View Details
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

This summer, our StoryWalk is out and about in Morton Grove! Visit ​Mansfield Park to find the pages of a book arranged on numbered signs. Take a stroll and enjoy the story and the park at your own pace. 

Summer Storytime

Summer Storytime

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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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 all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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.

Summer Storytime

Summer Storytime

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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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 all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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.