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StoryWalk: Big Truck, Little Island

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids

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. 

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. 

Ready, Set, Alphabet

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

Drop-in and build your early literacy skills with alphabet activities. Be prepared to get messy! 

Ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver. 

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

Drop-in and build your early literacy skills with alphabet activities. Be prepared to get messy! 

Ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver. 

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

National Library Week: Find Your Joy

All Day 4/19 - 4/25
Front Porch at Morton Grove Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Celebrate National Library Week by telling us all the ways your Library is special! 

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Front Porch
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week by telling us all the ways your Library is special! 

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, April 20, 2026 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.

Family Crafting

Family Crafting - Rain

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Drop in with the whole family to make some fun rain-themed crafts. 

Projects are intended for ages 3 - 10, though younger children with a grown-up and older children are welcome to participate. 

 

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

Drop in with the whole family to make some fun rain-themed crafts. 

Projects are intended for ages 3 - 10, though younger children with a grown-up and older children are welcome to participate. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Listen Up!

Listen Up!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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

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.

Listen Up!

Listen Up!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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.

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.

Motor Skills Morning

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class
Age Group:
Kids

Drop in with your toddler for a variety of activities designed to build their motor skills and exercise their brains.

Ages 18-36 months with a parent/caregiver.

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

Drop in with your toddler for a variety of activities designed to build their motor skills and exercise their brains.

Ages 18-36 months with a parent/caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Mini Music Makers

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class
Age Group:
Kids

Feel the rhythm, hear the rhyme; it’s Mini Music Maker time!

Ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver

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

Feel the rhythm, hear the rhyme; it’s Mini Music Maker time!

Ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Family Engineering Night Crane hoisting the moon

Family Engineering Night

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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.

April's project: Cable Cars

Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Type: STEAM
Registration Required
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.

April's project: Cable Cars

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Wee Read

Wee Read

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

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

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Wee Read

Wee Read

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

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

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Kick-off Event

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is coming to Niles Township!

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

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is coming to Niles Township!

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, April 27, 2026 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.

Poetry Creation Station

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Youth Services at Morton Grove Public Library
Age Group:
Kids

Drop in and create your own poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month! Create magnetic poetry, collage poems, and more.

Intended for grades K-8, though younger children are welcome to participate with a grown-up. 

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

Drop in and create your own poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month! Create magnetic poetry, collage poems, and more.

Intended for grades K-8, though younger children are welcome to participate with a grown-up. 

Listen Up!

Listen Up!

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 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

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.

Listen Up!

Listen Up!

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 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.

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.

Make & Take Playgroup

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

While your child is playing with our toys, create a “busy bag.” Each busy bag contains an age-appropriate activity for your toddler or preschooler to play with on the go. All supplies provided. This month’s activity: Bunny Whiskers.

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

While your child is playing with our toys, create a “busy bag.” Each busy bag contains an age-appropriate activity for your toddler or preschooler to play with on the go. All supplies provided. This month’s activity: Bunny Whiskers.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Spring Preschool Concert: Sarah Jayne Lane Music

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids

Celebrate your child at this fun, interactive concert full of catchy original tunes and dancing. This program features a percussion accompaniment by Morton Grove resident and musician, Michael Tooles. 

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

Celebrate your child at this fun, interactive concert full of catchy original tunes and dancing. This program features a percussion accompaniment by Morton Grove resident and musician, Michael Tooles. 

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.

LitLoot Middle School

All Day 5/1 - 5/14
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 for May's box, register between May 1 to 15.

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 for May's box, register between May 1 to 15.

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StoryWalk: Too Many Carrots

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids

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. 

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. 

Wee Read

Wee Read

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

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

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Wee Read

Wee Read

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

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

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Family Storytime with rainbow heart

Family Storytime

Saturday, May 2, 2026 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 

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.