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Family Storytime

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family to this storytime filled with stories, songs, and fun.  Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver 

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

Bring the whole family to this storytime filled with stories, songs, and fun. 

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

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.

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 "Kids" group

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, May 4, 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 "Teens" group

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Bedtime Stories and More

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Spend time winding down before bed with a few stories and songs.  

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver  



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

Spend time winding down before bed with a few stories and songs.  

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 "Kids" group

Listen Up!

Tuesday, May 5, 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: The Summer Book

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Follows the inspirational tale of a young girl and her grandmother spending a summer on a small, uninhabited island in the Gulf of Finland. Cast: Emily Matthews, Glenn Close, Anders Danielson Lie (2024, NR, 1 hr 30 min)

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

Follows the inspirational tale of a young girl and her grandmother spending a summer on a small, uninhabited island in the Gulf of Finland. Cast: Emily Matthews, Glenn Close, Anders Danielson Lie (2024, NR, 1 hr 30 min)

This event is in the "Adults" group

North Shore Senior Center Table

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
East Entrance at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about the services and programs provided by North Shore Senior Center

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: East Entrance
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Health
Event Details:

Learn about the services and programs provided by North Shore Senior Center

This event is in the "Kids" group

Listen Up!

Tuesday, May 5, 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 "Kids" group

Middle School Hangout

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

De-stress and hang out with other middle schoolers! We’ll provide snacks, activities, and games to get you through the school week. 

Grades 5-8, ages 10-14.

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

De-stress and hang out with other middle schoolers! We’ll provide snacks, activities, and games to get you through the school week. 

Grades 5-8, ages 10-14.

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

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

Social Seniors: Bingo

Wednesday, May 6, 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 "Kids" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Get your little one acquainted with the Library at this toddler-riffic storytime. To attend, children must be between 18 and 36 months old at the time of the class.   

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

Get your little one acquainted with the Library at this toddler-riffic storytime. To attend, children must be between 18 and 36 months old at the time of the class.   

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Indie Movie Night: The Grocery List Show

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

Hosted by Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba, The Grocery List Show is a trip to five bustling international grocery stores in America and the communities they serve.

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

Hosted by Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba, The Grocery List Show is a trip to five bustling international grocery stores in America and the communities they serve.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Tiny Science

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Discover more about the world through stories and activities. This month's topic: Bubbles. 

Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver. 

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

Discover more about the world through stories and activities. This month's topic: Bubbles. 

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

Digital Explorers: Self-paced Tech Learning

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Checkout Northstar Digital Literacy, our new online learning platform designed to build your technology skills. Work through self-paced exercises and video tutorials at your own pace.

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

Checkout Northstar Digital Literacy, our new online learning platform designed to build your technology skills. Work through self-paced exercises and video tutorials at your own pace.

This event is in the "Kids" group

LEGO Builders

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
LEGO Builders:

Build something amazing with the Library’s massive LEGO collection. Start with one of our monthly challenges and then let your imagination guide you in a free build. Grades K-8 ...

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

Build something amazing with the Library’s massive LEGO collection. Start with one of our monthly challenges and then let your imagination guide you in a free build.

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 "Kids" group

Wee Read

Friday, May 8, 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 (In Person)

Friday, May 8, 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 "Kids" group

Wee Read

Friday, May 8, 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

Mental Health Series for Adults: Mental Health 101

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Part of the Mental Health Series for Adults presented by NAMI. Join us in a conversation about the basics of mental wellness and what being unwell might look like.

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

Part of the Mental Health Series for Adults presented by NAMI. Join us in a conversation about the basics of mental wellness and what being unwell might look like.

This event is in the "Adults" group

MGPL After Dark: Music Bingo and Mocktails

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for this fun social event perfect for groups or solo players. We’ll play short clips of old favorites and modern hits. You’ll identify the songs and mark off the titles on your card. Enjoy a mocktail while you play!

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

Join us for this fun social event perfect for groups or solo players. We’ll play short clips of old favorites and modern hits. You’ll identify the songs and mark off the titles on your card. Enjoy a mocktail while you play!