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Walk Morton Grove

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Health
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Whether you attend one of our walking programs or you walk on your own, track your steps and enter to win prizes. Let's beat last year's total of 2,455,302 steps! No registratio...

Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Health
Event Details:

Whether you attend one of our walking programs or you walk on your own, track your steps and enter to win prizes. Let's beat last year's total of 2,455,302 steps!

The College Application Process

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Estelle Orleans, our local Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) representative, for a presentation on the admissions process and college appl...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 64
Event Details:

Join Estelle Orleans, our local Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) representative, for a presentation on the admissions process and college applications. 

Family Engineering Night Crane hoisting the moon

Family Engineering Night

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
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 ...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

LitLoot

All Day 10/1 - 10/14
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

LitLoot is a free literary subscription box filled with a custom selected library book and other free goodies! We’ll contact you when your box is ready for pickup at the end of the...

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

LitLoot is a free literary subscription box filled with a custom selected library book and other free goodies! We’ll contact you when your box is ready for pickup at the end of the month.

Teen Take & Make DIY Fall Terrarium

All Day
Info Desk at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This kit will provide a glass container and fun fall items like pumpkins, leaves, and cute woodland animal figurines to make your own autumnal scene. Register in advance and pick u...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Info Desk
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This kit will provide a glass container and fun fall items like pumpkins, leaves, and cute woodland animal figurines to make your own autumnal scene. Register in advance and pick up starting on October 5.

Evening Crafts for Adults and Teens

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Mini Fall Crate 

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Mini Fall Crate 

Memes and Misinformation (Hybrid)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Peter Adams from the News Literacy Project explores the misinformation landscape and helps you recognize fact from fiction in your everyday life. Recommended for ages 10+ but all a...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Peter Adams from the News Literacy Project explores the misinformation landscape and helps you recognize fact from fiction in your everyday life. Recommended for ages 10+ but all ages welcome. 

Hello Neighbor!

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
East Entrance at Morton Grove Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: East Entrance
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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

MGPL After Dark: Another Murder in the Library

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

There has been another murder at the Morton Grove Public Library. There are six suspects, and any of them could be the culprit. Working alone or in groups, test your...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

There has been another murder at the Morton Grove Public Library. There are six suspects, and any of them could be the culprit. Working alone or in groups, test your sleuthing skills by using clues to catch the murderer. 

Introduction to Machine Sewing

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Sewing expert Mike Hall will go over all the basics of setting up and using a sewing machine. Sewing machines and supplies will be provided. 

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Sewing expert Mike Hall will go over all the basics of setting up and using a sewing machine. Sewing machines and supplies will be provided. 

Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds (Online)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Online
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Register here This event is ...

Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Event Type: Online
Event Details:

Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.

Register here

Disclaimer(s)

This event will be held using free Zoom software on your internet-connected device (computer, smartphone, or tablet). Registrants will receive an email the day before the event with instructions on how to join. See our Privacy Policy for library info on using third-party software.

Family Engineering Night Crane hoisting the moon

Family Engineering Night

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
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 ...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Costume Repair Clinic

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

If you experience a costume malfunction while trick-or-treating, stop by the Youth Services Desk for a quick fix. We will have duct tape, hot glue, safety pins, and other repair su...

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

If you experience a costume malfunction while trick-or-treating, stop by the Youth Services Desk for a quick fix. We will have duct tape, hot glue, safety pins, and other repair supplies. 

All Ages

Cookbook Swap

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Select one new-to-you cookbook for each one you bring. Cookbooks must be gently used, stain-free, with no missing pages. Drop off cookbooks at the Info Desk starting on Saturday, O...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Select one new-to-you cookbook for each one you bring. Cookbooks must be gently used, stain-free, with no missing pages. Drop off cookbooks at the Info Desk starting on Saturday, October 19.

A Journey Through the American Indian Way of Life (Hybrid)

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ojibwa author Kim Sigafus discusses the history of Native American tribes in Illinois and their connection to the Trail of Tears. Learn about a day in the life of a Native in ...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Ojibwa author Kim Sigafus discusses the history of Native American tribes in Illinois and their connection to the Trail of Tears. Learn about a day in the life of a Native in the early 1800s, featuring singing and drumming. 

Board Game Night

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Play popular board games, including Ticket to Ride and Codenames. Participants can also bring their own board game to play. We will be raffling off one free board game in...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Event Details:

Play popular board games, including Ticket to Ride and Codenames. Participants can also bring their own board game to play. We will be raffling off one free board game in celebration of International Games Month. 

Evening Crafts for Adults and Teens

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Book Jewelry Display 

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Book Jewelry Display 

Family Engineering Night Crane hoisting the moon

Family Engineering Night

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
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 ...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Thanksgiving Kitchen Towel Craft 10-11 am

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Make an adorable Thanksgiving Kitchen towel for your home or as a gift. Use pre-cut designs to customize your towel. Register for a one-hour time slot. 

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Make an adorable Thanksgiving Kitchen towel for your home or as a gift. Use pre-cut designs to customize your towel. Register for a one-hour time slot. 

Thanksgiving Kitchen Towel Craft 11-12 pm

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Make an adorable Thanksgiving Kitchen towel for your home or as a gift. Use pre-cut designs to customize your towel. Register for a one-hour time slot. 

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Make an adorable Thanksgiving Kitchen towel for your home or as a gift. Use pre-cut designs to customize your towel. Register for a one-hour time slot. 

Thanksgiving Kitchen Towel Craft 2-3 pm

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Make an adorable Thanksgiving Kitchen towel for your home or as a gift. Use pre-cut designs to customize your towel. Register for a one-hour time slot. 

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Make an adorable Thanksgiving Kitchen towel for your home or as a gift. Use pre-cut designs to customize your towel. Register for a one-hour time slot. 

Thanksgiving Kitchen Towel Craft 3-4 pm

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Make an adorable Thanksgiving Kitchen towel for your home or as a gift. Use pre-cut designs to customize your towel. Register for a one-hour time slot. 

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Make an adorable Thanksgiving Kitchen towel for your home or as a gift. Use pre-cut designs to customize your towel. Register for a one-hour time slot. 

Awkward Photo Shoot

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Tease out your hair and put on your best outfit. Drop by with friends or family and create your own awkward photo masterpiece. Patrons will be emailed a high-resolution image. ...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Tease out your hair and put on your best outfit. Drop by with friends or family and create your own awkward photo masterpiece. Patrons will be emailed a high-resolution image. 

Awkward Photo Shoot

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Tease out your hair and put on your best outfit. Drop by with friends or family and create your own awkward photo masterpiece. Patrons will be emailed a high-resolution image. ...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Tease out your hair and put on your best outfit. Drop by with friends or family and create your own awkward photo masterpiece. Patrons will be emailed a high-resolution image.