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Wee Read

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group

iPhone Photography Basics

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to take and share photos with your iPhone. Bring your phone 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 take and share photos with your iPhone. Bring your phone and login information.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Goofball Science Club

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a middle school hangout where we do the fun parts of science experiments. This month, we are tinkering with LED circuits.

Grades 5-8

 

Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games & Recreation, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a middle school hangout where we do the fun parts of science experiments. This month, we are tinkering with LED circuits.

Grades 5-8

 

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

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! 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Monday Morning Playgroup:

Drop in for some open-ended play and meet new friends at our weekly playgroup. Birth to 5 with a parent/caregiver

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

Drop in for some open-ended play and meet new friends at our weekly playgroup.

Birth to 5 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Android Photography Basics

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to take and share photos with your Android device. Bring your phone 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 take and share photos with your Android device. Bring your phone and login information.

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 "Kids" group

Listen Up!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Movies: Song Sung Blue

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:15pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together.

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

Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Listen Up!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver.

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Between the Lines: The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County by Claire Swinarski (Online)

Tuesday, April 21, 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

Walking Chicago's Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes (Online)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Online, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Author Michael McColly shares stories, photography, and reflections of his walk from Lake Michigan’s urban shoreline to the ancient Indiana Dunes.
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Online, Presentation
Event Details:
Author Michael McColly shares stories, photography, and reflections of his walk from Lake Michigan’s urban shoreline to the ancient Indiana Dunes.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Financial Fitness Series: Retirement Reality (Online)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Online, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger, CFP, will walk through the specific steps necessary to get you where you want to go, whether you are just starting off in your career or ready to wind down. 

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

CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger, CFP, will walk through the specific steps necessary to get you where you want to go, whether you are just starting off in your career or ready to wind down. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Motor Skills Morning

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class
Age Group:
Kids

Drop in with your toddler for a variety of activities designed to build their motor skills and exercise their brains.

Ages 18-36 months with a parent/caregiver.

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Class
Event Details:

Drop in with your toddler for a variety of activities designed to build their motor skills and exercise their brains.

Ages 18-36 months with a parent/caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Seniors: Wits Workout

Wednesday, April 22, 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 "Kids" group

Mini Music Makers

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class
Age Group:
Kids

Feel the rhythm, hear the rhyme; it’s Mini Music Maker time!

Ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver

Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feel the rhythm, hear the rhyme; it’s Mini Music Maker time!

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

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Wee Read

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga (Online)

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, 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: Class, 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 "Kids" group

Wee Read

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

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

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.

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

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Kick-off Event

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is coming to Niles Township!

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is coming to Niles Township!