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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! 

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.

MGPL After Dark: The Librarians

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In this award winning documentary, librarians across the US examine how book review policies and collection standards that restrict race-related and LGBTQIA+ content are shaping education and communities.

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

In this award winning documentary, librarians across the US examine how book review policies and collection standards that restrict race-related and LGBTQIA+ content are shaping education and communities.

Take & Make: Clay Paw Print

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Info Desk at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Make a clay impression of your pet’s paw or claw. Each kit includes all the materials you need to create a lasting keepsake. Available at the Info Desk starting May 1 (while supplies last).

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

Make a clay impression of your pet’s paw or claw. Each kit includes all the materials you need to create a lasting keepsake. Available at the Info Desk starting May 1 (while supplies last).

Plant Swap

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for our 6th annual Morton Grove Plant Swap!

Bring a healthy, rooted houseplant to trade with other plant enthusiasts. Be ready to share your plant’s name and its light, soil, and water preferences.

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

Join us for our 6th annual Morton Grove Plant Swap!

Bring a healthy, rooted houseplant to trade with other plant enthusiasts. Be ready to share your plant’s name and its light, soil, and water preferences.

Pop Art Pet Craft

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create a colorful portrait of your pet using markers, paint, and tracing. 

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

Create a colorful portrait of your pet using markers, paint, and tracing. 

Introduction to Machine Sewing

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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.

Teen Volunteer Drop-In

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Students grade 9–12 can drop-in and earn community service hours for completing fun and meaningful tasks. No registration is required.

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

Students grade 9–12 can drop-in and earn community service hours for completing fun and meaningful tasks. No registration is required.

Pop Art Pet Craft

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create a colorful portrait of your pet using markers, paint, and tracing. 

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

Create a colorful portrait of your pet using markers, paint, and tracing. 

Evening Craft for Adults and Teens

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Zen Gardens

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

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Zen Gardens

Family Engineering Night Crane hoisting the moon

Family Engineering Night

Thursday, May 14, 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.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Paws & Pages Adoption Event

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

We are teaming up with Wright-Way Rescue for a special adoption event featuring lovable pets looking for their forever homes!

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

We are teaming up with Wright-Way Rescue for a special adoption event featuring lovable pets looking for their forever homes!

Finals Exam Cram

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

The Library will stay open late for students in grades 9–12. There will be extra group study spaces and quiet study spaces. Therapy dogs will be available Tuesday night to help with pre-finals stress.

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

The Library will stay open late for students in grades 9–12. There will be extra group study spaces and quiet study spaces. Therapy dogs will be available Tuesday night to help with pre-finals stress.

Finals Exam Cram

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

The Library will stay open late for students in grades 9–12. There will be extra group study spaces and quiet study spaces. Therapy dogs will be available Tuesday night to help with pre-finals stress.

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

The Library will stay open late for students in grades 9–12. There will be extra group study spaces and quiet study spaces. Therapy dogs will be available Tuesday night to help with pre-finals stress.

Build Your Cat a Castle

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Use your creative skills to transform a cardboard box into an awesome hangout spot for your cat (or another small pet). Boxes and other basic supplies provided. Adults and families are welcome.

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

Use your creative skills to transform a cardboard box into an awesome hangout spot for your cat (or another small pet). Boxes and other basic supplies provided. Adults and families are welcome.