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Between the Lines: Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga (In Person)

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Health
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Class, Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library strongly recommends that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. By participating in this program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge Morton Grove Public Library and the class instructor from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Avenue Entrance at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Refresh your jigsaw puzzle collection by swapping one of your gently used ones for a new- to-you puzzle. Choose one puzzle for every one you bring. Puzzles must be complete, at least 500 pieces, and in the original box.

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Lincoln Avenue Entrance
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Event Details:

Refresh your jigsaw puzzle collection by swapping one of your gently used ones for a new- to-you puzzle. Choose one puzzle for every one you bring. Puzzles must be complete, at least 500 pieces, and in the original box.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Exploring Spices: Ground Turmeric Spice (Online)

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults

Explore spices from around the world in this flavorful program. Pick up the spice of the season 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.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore spices from around the world in this flavorful program. Pick up the spice of the season 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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Teams of up to four can test their skills by racing to complete a 500-piece puzzle. All puzzles are the same, and no one may see the puzzle until the time starts. Have one person from your team register.

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

Teams of up to four can test their skills by racing to complete a 500-piece puzzle. All puzzles are the same, and no one may see the puzzle until the time starts. Have one person from your team register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Readpool: Feeding Ghosts by Tessa Hulls (Online)

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Readpool is an adult graphic novel discussion group with a focus on challenging and acclaimed stories.

Book Synopsis: 

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR MEMOIR
 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Readpool is an adult graphic novel discussion group with a focus on challenging and acclaimed stories.

Book Synopsis: 

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR MEMOIR
 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Movies: Dial M for Murder

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this gripping thriller follows a suave London playboy who meticulously plots the perfect murder of his wealthy, unfaithful wife. Cast: Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings (1954, PG, 1 hr 45 min)

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

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this gripping thriller follows a suave London playboy who meticulously plots the perfect murder of his wealthy, unfaithful wife. Cast: Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings (1954, PG, 1 hr 45 min)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Between the Lines: Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister (Online)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine (Online)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Online
Age Group:
Adults

The record-breaking author of Goosebumps and Fear Street discusses his illustrious and ever-expanding body of work with horror expert Becky Spratford. 

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

The record-breaking author of Goosebumps and Fear Street discusses his illustrious and ever-expanding body of work with horror expert Becky Spratford. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Seniors: Wits Workout

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

AI 101

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Presentation, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Join author and educator Theresa Benson (The AI Quilter) for a thoughtful, myth-busting introduction to AI. Learn how tools like ChatGPT and image generators function and the ethical and creative concerns that surround their use. 

Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Presentation, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join author and educator Theresa Benson (The AI Quilter) for a thoughtful, myth-busting introduction to AI. Learn how tools like ChatGPT and image generators function and the ethical and creative concerns that surround their use. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Echoes of Hiroshima, A Survivor’s Story (Online)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Online, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a moving program commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. This event pays tribute to nuclear war while sharing a message of peace. 

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

Join us for a moving program commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. This event pays tribute to nuclear war while sharing a message of peace. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Engineering Night

Thursday, February 26, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga (Online)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Health, Online
Age Group:
Adults

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).

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

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).

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.

The Library strongly recommends that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. By participating in this program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge Morton Grove Public Library and the class instructor from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafting for Charity

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Movies: The Naked Gun

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Following in his father's footsteps, a detective works to solve a murder case and save his police department from closure. Cast: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser (2025, PG-13, 1 hr 30 min)

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

Following in his father's footsteps, a detective works to solve a murder case and save his police department from closure. Cast: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser (2025, PG-13, 1 hr 30 min)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Seniors: Bingo

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults

Socialize as you play this fun game. Small prizes will be awarded to those who Bingo!

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

Socialize as you play this fun game. Small prizes will be awarded to those who Bingo!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Indie Movie Night: Hamlet

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

A tale of revenge that has stood the test of time, Shakespeare's classic tragedy is reimagined for the modern day as a gripping psychological thriller with Sir Ian McKellen reprising his lead role as Hamlet. (2024, NR, 2 hr)

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

A tale of revenge that has stood the test of time, Shakespeare's classic tragedy is reimagined for the modern day as a gripping psychological thriller with Sir Ian McKellen reprising his lead role as Hamlet. (2024, NR, 2 hr)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Because I Matter: Breast Cancer Education

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Community Health Educator and MammaCare® certified BSE instructor Sophia Ottomanelli will provide the latest information on breast cancer and teach the MammaCare® Method, the recognized standard for performing breast self-examination.

Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

Community Health Educator and MammaCare® certified BSE instructor Sophia Ottomanelli will provide the latest information on breast cancer and teach the MammaCare® Method, the recognized standard for performing breast self-examination.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESL Games & Gab (Conversation)

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults

Practice your English conversation skills while playing games. 

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

Practice your English conversation skills while playing games. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Brush Calligraphy: Basics

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to write with a brush pen by practicing basic strokes and the lowercase alphabet with Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design. Beginners welcome!

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

Learn how to write with a brush pen by practicing basic strokes and the lowercase alphabet with Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design. Beginners welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Android Phones for Beginners

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to manage settings, discover hidden features, and more on your Android phone. Bring your Android device and login information.

Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to manage settings, discover hidden features, and more on your Android phone. Bring your Android device and login information.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Movies: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

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

When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Evening Craft for Adults and Teens

Tuesday, March 10, 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: Stained Glass Watercolor

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: Stained Glass Watercolor