Event List

Spruce up your summer reading t-shirt with tie-dye bleach (weather permitting).

Learn about eight species of owls that live in Illinois during this presentation by Alyse Burman from the Wildbird Shack.

Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Joan McGee. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes.

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and Morton Grove Public Library are joining forces to save lives. Donate blood at Versiti's mobile donation center in the Library's parking lot. Registration is recommended but walk-ins are welcome!

Create handmade knitted and crocheted crafts for local organizations. Please bring your needles and/or hooks and some acrylic or cotton yarn.

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.

Leif is left with a conditional inheritance when his estranged mother Honey dies. Before he can move into her picturesque Yosemite cabin, he has to complete her elaborate, and sometimes dubious, to-do list.

Spruce up your summer reading t-shirt with tie-dye bleach (weather permitting).

Test your knowledge on iconic moments in history and pop culture. This month's theme: Chicago History!

Play zany games on the Library’s front lawn! Games are geared toward school-aged kids and above, though younger children are welcome to participate with a grown-up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Between the Lines is now held at two different days, either in person or on Zoom.

Learn how to edit photos using the free Snapseed app. Please have the app downloaded to your phone iPhone or Android device. 

Practice your English conversation skills while playing games. 

Community health educator Sophia Ottomanelli takes a deep look into the opioid crisis in Cook County and provides information on how to respond to an overdose.

Exploring Hilma af Klint's enigmatic life, now recognized as one of the Western world's first abstract artists. Cast: Tora Hallstrom, Catherine Chalk, Lily Cole (2022, NR, 2 hr)

Stop by the Activity Room anytime during the hour to design and create your own button, keychain, or magnet! Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

All Ages

Between the Lines meets for online discussions via Zoom. Registered patrons will receive an email the day before the program with the meeting ID and password for joining the event. New members are warmly welcome!

Maintain and enhance your cognitive function and memory with this interactive program.

Join Jincy Chengazhacherril and Nancy Kalmes from Advocate Lutheran General Hospital for a discussion about the importance of balance in fall prevention.

Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Susan Wilkens. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. Please use a sturdy chair without arms (if possible). 

Create handmade knitted and crocheted crafts for local organizations. Please bring your needles and/or hooks and some acrylic or cotton yarn.

Spruce up your summer reading t-shirt with tie-dye bleach (weather permitting).

Explore spices from around the world in this flavorful monthly program. Pick up the spice of the month and then discover the taste by making any dish you choose. At the end of the month, we will meet over Zoom to share results and experiences.

Paul Newman and Robert Redford star as Depression-era con men out to fool a big-time criminal in this Best Picture Oscar winner. Cast: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw (1973, PG, 2 hr)