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Crafty Saturday

Saturday, March 14, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Crafting: Spring

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Drop-in with the whole family to make Spring-themed crafts. 

Projects are intended for ages 3-10, though younger children with a grown-up and older children are welcome to participate. 

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

Drop-in with the whole family to make Spring-themed crafts. 

Projects are intended for ages 3-10, though younger children with a grown-up and older children are welcome to participate. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Sew a Zippered Pouch

Sunday, March 22, 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 teach the basic sewing machine stitches used to construct a zippered pouch. Sewing machines and supplies will be provided. Prior sewing machine experience is required.

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 teach the basic sewing machine stitches used to construct a zippered pouch. Sewing machines and supplies will be provided. Prior sewing machine experience is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafting for Charity

Saturday, March 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 "Kids" group

Drop-In Animal Crafts

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Drop in to make some simple animal-themed crafts.

Grades K-8

 

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

Drop in to make some simple animal-themed crafts.

Grades K-8

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Evening Craft for Adults and Teens

Tuesday, April 7, 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: Wildflower seed pops.

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: Wildflower seed pops.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Seniors: Arts & Crafts

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Wildflower Seed Pops

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

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Wildflower Seed Pops

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sensory Stations

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

Drop in and play at our sensory stations during this mess-friendly program. Stations include shaving cream, kinetic sand, and more. 

Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver.

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

Drop in and play at our sensory stations during this mess-friendly program. Stations include shaving cream, kinetic sand, and more. 

Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafting for Charity

Saturday, April 11, 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 "Kids" group

Crafty Saturday

Saturday, April 11, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Ready, Set, Alphabet

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

Drop-in and build your early literacy skills with alphabet activities. Be prepared to get messy! 

Ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver. 

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

Drop-in and build your early literacy skills with alphabet activities. Be prepared to get messy! 

Ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver. 

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Crafting - Rain

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Drop in with the whole family to make some fun rain-themed crafts. 

Projects are intended for ages 3 - 10, though younger children with a grown-up and older children are welcome to participate. 

 

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

Drop in with the whole family to make some fun rain-themed crafts. 

Projects are intended for ages 3 - 10, though younger children with a grown-up and older children are welcome to participate. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafting for Charity

Saturday, April 25, 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 "Kids" group

Make & Take Playgroup

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

While your child is playing with our toys, create a “busy bag.” Each busy bag contains an age-appropriate activity for your toddler or preschooler to play with on the go. All supplies provided. This month’s activity: Bunny Whiskers.

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

While your child is playing with our toys, create a “busy bag.” Each busy bag contains an age-appropriate activity for your toddler or preschooler to play with on the go. All supplies provided. This month’s activity: Bunny Whiskers.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

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

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).

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

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. 

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

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.

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

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafting for Charity

Saturday, May 9, 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 "Kids" group

Crafty Saturday

Saturday, May 9, 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.

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Seniors: Arts & Crafts

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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: 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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Mini Masterpieces

Wednesday, May 13, 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 works of art. This session's artist: Jasper Johns. 

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 works of art. This session's artist: Jasper Johns. 

Grades 1–5 


This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Crafting - Pets

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Drop-in with the whole family to make pet-themed crafts. 

Projects are intended for ages 3-10, though younger children with a grown-up and older children are welcome to participate. 

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

Drop-in with the whole family to make pet-themed crafts. 

Projects are intended for ages 3-10, though younger children with a grown-up and older children are welcome to participate. 

Disclaimer(s)

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