Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Event Type

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga (In Person)

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Health
Age Group:
Adults
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.

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Class, Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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.

Block Party

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come play with the Library’s collection of blocks. We’ll supply the Duplo, wooden, and foam blocks, you bring your imagination and building skills! Children under 5 must be accompa...

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

Come play with the Library’s collection of blocks. We’ll supply the Duplo, wooden, and foam blocks, you bring your imagination and building skills! Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  

All Ages

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

Button-Making Fun

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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

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

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

All Ages

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, July 8, 2024 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.

Knitting Group

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Connect with fellow knitters at the Library. Whether you are a beginner or experienced knitter, this casual club is for you. Bring your latest project.

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

Connect with fellow knitters at the Library. Whether you are a beginner or experienced knitter, this casual club is for you. Bring your latest project.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Mess-terpiece Monday: Flower Paintings

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come dressed for mess to this outdoor family art program on the Library's front lawn (weather permitting). Each session features a different paint-based process to try. Grades K...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come dressed for mess to this outdoor family art program on the Library's front lawn (weather permitting). Each session features a different paint-based process to try.

Grades K-8

Please register once per family/group.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is subject to change based on weather.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Summer Storytime

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this fun family storytime. 

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 fun family storytime. 

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: Next Goal Wins

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The story of the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team, known for a brutal 2001 FIFA match they lost 31-0. Cast: Michael Fassbaender, Oscar Knightly, Kaimana (20...

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

The story of the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team, known for a brutal 2001 FIFA match they lost 31-0. Cast: Michael Fassbaender, Oscar Knightly, Kaimana (2023, PG-13, 1 hr 45 min).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Microsoft Word

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to create, format, save and revise Word documents. 

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Class, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn how to create, format, save and revise Word documents. 

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

Evening Crafts for Adults and Teens

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month's project: Summer Reading Program Mug

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month's project: Summer Reading Program Mug

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

Evening Crafts for Adults and Teens

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month's project: Summer Reading Program Mug

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month's project: Summer Reading Program Mug

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read to a Rainbow Dog

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Trained therapy dogs patiently listen to your child as they read from a book of their choice. To register for a 15-minute session, visit the Youth Services Desk or call 847-965-422...

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

Trained therapy dogs patiently listen to your child as they read from a book of their choice. To register for a 15-minute session, visit the Youth Services Desk or call 847-965-4220 x2.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Social Seniors: Arts & Crafts

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month's project: Summer Reading Program Mug

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month's project: Summer Reading Program Mug

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Stories in the Park: National Park

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Meet us at a different Morton Grove park each week for a fun outdoor storytime. National Park, 9325 Marion Ave. Family

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Meet us at a different Morton Grove park each week for a fun outdoor storytime.

National Park, 9325 Marion Ave.

Family

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Social Seniors: Arts & Crafts

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month's project: Summer Reading Program Mug 

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month's project: Summer Reading Program Mug 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tie-Dye Your T!

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

After you earn your Summer Reading shirt, bring it to the Library for some tie-dye fun! Only official Summer Reading shirts will be tie-dyed. This program will be held outside on t...

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

After you earn your Summer Reading shirt, bring it to the Library for some tie-dye fun! Only official Summer Reading shirts will be tie-dyed.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event is subject to change based on weather.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bugs Galore: Butterflies & More

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Presentation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come to the Library to see naturalist Kim White’s large selection of multi-legged friends from butterflies to cicadas and more.  Family This event is part of our Morton ...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Class, Presentation, STEAM
Event Details:

Come to the Library to see naturalist Kim White’s large selection of multi-legged friends from butterflies to cicadas and more. 

Family

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LitLounge: One Two Three by Laurie Frankel (Online)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors, Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

LitLounge is meeting on Zoom in partnership with Skokie Public Library. Registration opens soon; contact Nate Miller (nmiller@mgpl.org) for details. The book can be checked...

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

LitLounge is meeting on Zoom in partnership with Skokie Public Library. Registration opens soon; contact Nate Miller (nmiller@mgpl.org) for details.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tots Dealing with Big Feelings Storytime

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Learn how to manage feelings through stories, songs, and activities, and leave this storytime with strategies to handle overwhelming emotions. This session's theme: feeling proud.&...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Learn how to manage feelings through stories, songs, and activities, and leave this storytime with strategies to handle overwhelming emotions. This session's theme: feeling proud. 

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.

The Inky Sea: Tattoos and the Navy (Hybrid)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about the many styles of Navy tattoos and how they were an important part of the Navy tradition. Presented by National Museum of the American Sailor. T...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Learn about the many styles of Navy tattoos and how they were an important part of the Navy tradition. Presented by National Museum of the American Sailor.

To attend in-person, register below.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

STEAM Stop: Electrochemistry

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by the Activity Room for hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering, art, or math. You may join in at any time during the session. Projects are intended for school-age...

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

Stop by the Activity Room for hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering, art, or math. You may join in at any time during the session.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cooperman Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees meets on the second Thursday of each month. The public is welcome to attend the meetings. Learn more about the Board of Trustees. PLEASE NOTE: Social ...

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Cooperman Room
Event Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees meets on the second Thursday of each month. The public is welcome to attend the meetings. Learn more about the Board of Trustees.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga (Online)

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Health, Online
Age Group:
Adults
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. Pleas...

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Class, Health, Online
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
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)

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.

Water Babies

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Patio at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. In case of bad weather, this event will be held in the Activity Room.  Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregive...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Grab a towel and bring your baby for a splashing good time. In case of bad weather, this event will be held in the Activity Room. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.