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Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, January 5, 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.

Bedtime Stories and More

Bedtime Stories and More

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Spend time winding down for bed with a few stories and songs.  

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver. 

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

Spend time winding down for bed with a few stories and songs.  

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, January 6, 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, January 6, 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.

Middle School Hangout

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

De-stress and hang out with other middle schoolers! We’ll provide snacks, activities, and games to get you through the school week. 

Grades 5-8, ages 10-14.

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

De-stress and hang out with other middle schoolers! We’ll provide snacks, activities, and games to get you through the school week. 

Grades 5-8, ages 10-14.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Get your little one acquainted with the Library at this toddler-riffic storytime. To attend, children must be between 18 and 36 months old at the time of the class.   

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

Get your little one acquainted with the Library at this toddler-riffic storytime. To attend, children must be between 18 and 36 months old at the time of the class.   

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Tiny Science

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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: Volcanoes. 

Ages 3-5 with parent/caregiver

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: Volcanoes. 

Ages 3-5 with parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Jr. Puzzle Gauntlet

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max. Should you triumph, you will unlock the snack-a-licious treasure stash.

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

Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max. Should you triumph, you will unlock the snack-a-licious treasure stash.

Wee Read

Wee Read

Friday, January 9, 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, January 9, 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.

Crafty Saturday

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Youth Services at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Use supplies provided in the Youth Services Department to get creative and make a seasonal craft.

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

Use supplies provided in the Youth Services Department to get creative and make a seasonal craft.

Family Storytime with rainbow heart

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 10, 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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

Have you ever dreamed of fighting monsters or casting spells? Immerse yourself in the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons in this one-shot session. Snacks provided. All experience levels welcome.

Grades 5–8

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

Have you ever dreamed of fighting monsters or casting spells? Immerse yourself in the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons in this one-shot session. Snacks provided. All experience levels welcome.

Grades 5–8

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, January 12, 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.

Listen Up!

Listen Up!

Tuesday, January 13, 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, January 13, 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.

Puzzle Gauntlet

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max. Should you triumph, you will unlock the snack-a-licious treasure stash.

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

Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max. Should you triumph, you will unlock the snack-a-licious treasure stash.

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Get your little one acquainted with the Library at this toddler-riffic storytime. To attend, children must be between 18 and 36 months old at the time of the class.   

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

Get your little one acquainted with the Library at this toddler-riffic storytime. To attend, children must be between 18 and 36 months old at the time of the class.   

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Mini Masterpieces

Mini Masterpieces

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

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: Wassily Kandinsky. 

Grades 1–5

Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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: Wassily Kandinsky. 

Grades 1–5

Chess Academy

Chess Academy

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

Learn how to play chess with chess master Chris Christmas. All skill levels welcome. 

Grades 1-8

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

Learn how to play chess with chess master Chris Christmas. All skill levels welcome. 

Grades 1-8

Wee Read

Wee Read

Friday, January 16, 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, January 16, 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.

Puzzles & Prose

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

Drop in for a relaxing afternoon doing jigsaw puzzles and listening to audiobooks. 

January's story: Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George

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

Drop in for a relaxing afternoon doing jigsaw puzzles and listening to audiobooks. 

January's story: Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George

Mathematics Circus

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Come one, come all to a math-tacular spectacular! We'll leap into mathematics with games, stories, and creative play that add up to a circus full of fun.

Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver

 

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

Come one, come all to a math-tacular spectacular! We'll leap into mathematics with games, stories, and creative play that add up to a circus full of fun.

Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver

 

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.