Event List

Filters
Age Group
Event Type

LitLoot

All Day 12/1 - 12/15
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens

LitLoot is a free literary subscription box filled with a custom selected library book and other free goodies! We’ll contact you when your box is ready for pickup at the end of the month.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

LitLoot is a free literary subscription box filled with a custom selected library book and other free goodies! We’ll contact you when your box is ready for pickup at the end of the month.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, December 15, 2025 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.

Goofball Science Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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're dissecting owl pellets.

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're dissecting owl pellets.

Grades 5-8

 

Social Seniors: Trivia

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Test your knowledge on iconic moments in history and pop culture. This month's theme: Legends of Music!

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

Test your knowledge on iconic moments in history and pop culture. This month's theme: Legends of Music!

The Board Game Bandit: A Puzzling Heist

All Day 12/20 - 1/4
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

In 1935, the first tokens were added to Monopoly: the iron, the thimble, the cannon, the battleship, the top hat, and the boot.

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

In 1935, the first tokens were added to Monopoly: the iron, the thimble, the cannon, the battleship, the top hat, and the boot.

Saber Guild, Olega Temple logo

Saber Guild Presents: Youngling Lightsaber Training (Gr. 1-3)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

Learn the art and discipline of the lightsaber with Chicago's own branch of Saber Guild, the international costumed performance group. Light side? Dark side? All younglings are welcome. 

Grades 1-3

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

Learn the art and discipline of the lightsaber with Chicago's own branch of Saber Guild, the international costumed performance group. Light side? Dark side? All younglings are welcome. 

Grades 1-3

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Saber Guild, Olega Temple logo

Saber Guild Presents: Youngling Lightsaber Training (Gr. 4-8)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

Learn the art and discipline of the lightsaber with Chicago's own branch of Saber Guild, the international costumed performance group. Light side? Dark side? All younglings are welcome. 

Grades 4-8

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

Learn the art and discipline of the lightsaber with Chicago's own branch of Saber Guild, the international costumed performance group. Light side? Dark side? All younglings are welcome. 

Grades 4-8

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, December 22, 2025 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.

LEGO Builders

LEGO Builders

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Ready, Set, Alphabet

Saturday, December 27, 2025 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 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 parent/caregiver

 

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, December 29, 2025 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.

LitLoot Middle School

All Day 1/1 - 1/14
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

LitLoot is a free literary subscription box filled with a custom selected library book and other goodies. To subscribe for January's box, register between January 1 to 15.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

LitLoot is a free literary subscription box filled with a custom selected library book and other goodies. To subscribe for January's box, register between January 1 to 15.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, January 5, 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.

Middle School Hangout

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

Jr. Puzzle Gauntlet

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max. Should you triumph, you will unlock the snack-a-licious treasure stash.

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

Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max. Should you triumph, you will unlock the snack-a-licious treasure stash.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

Have you ever dreamed of fighting monsters or casting spells? Immerse yourself in the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons in this one-shot session. Snacks provided. All experience levels welcome.

Grades 5–8

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

Have you ever dreamed of fighting monsters or casting spells? Immerse yourself in the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons in this one-shot session. Snacks provided. All experience levels welcome.

Grades 5–8

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, January 12, 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.

Puzzle Gauntlet

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max. Should you triumph, you will unlock the snack-a-licious treasure stash.

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

Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max. Should you triumph, you will unlock the snack-a-licious treasure stash.

Chess Academy

Chess Academy

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

Learn how to play chess with chess master Chris Christmas. All skill levels welcome. 

Grades 1-8

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

Learn how to play chess with chess master Chris Christmas. All skill levels welcome. 

Grades 1-8

Puzzles & Prose

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids

Drop in for a relaxing afternoon doing jigsaw puzzles and listening to audiobooks. 

January's story: Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George

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

Drop in for a relaxing afternoon doing jigsaw puzzles and listening to audiobooks. 

January's story: Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, January 19, 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.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, January 26, 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.

Goofball Science Club

Friday, January 30, 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, it's dancing oobleck.

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, it's dancing oobleck.

Grades 5-8