Event List

Filters
Age Group
Event Type
Chess Academy

Chess Academy

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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

Teen Hangout

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, Movie
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grab your coziest blanket and join us for a casual throwback movie night with games, snacks, and other small activities. This month's movie: Turning R...

Cancelled
Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Games & Recreation, Movie
Event Details:

Grab your coziest blanket and join us for a casual throwback movie night with games, snacks, and other small activities. This month's movie: Turning Red 

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, May 20, 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.

LEGO Builders

LEGO Builders

Monday, May 20, 2024 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.

Social Seniors: Wits Workout

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Maintain and enhance your cognitive function and memory with this interactive program.

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Maintain and enhance your cognitive function and memory with this interactive program.

DIY Family Game Night

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of zany homemade games in the Baxter Auditorium. Some assembly required! Games are geared toward school-aged kids and above, though younger children are welc...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of zany homemade games in the Baxter Auditorium. Some assembly required! Games are geared toward school-aged kids and above, though younger children are welcome to participate with a grown-up.

All Ages

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

LitLoot

All Day 6/1 - 6/10
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens
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...

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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, June 3, 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.

Social Seniors: Bingo

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Socialize as you play this fun game. Small prizes will be awarded to those who Bingo!

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Socialize as you play this fun game. Small prizes will be awarded to those who Bingo!

Animie Club

Anime Club

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

A fun-filled hour of anime appreciation. We’ll watch and talk about your favorite shows, draw, and enjoy all things anime. Grades 6–8

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

A fun-filled hour of anime appreciation. We’ll watch and talk about your favorite shows, draw, and enjoy all things anime.

Grades 6–8

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, June 10, 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.

Bubble Fest 

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Drop by the front lawn for some bubble-tastic fun! We’ll have all the supplies you need to make and play with bubbles, big and small. Children under the age of 8 nee...

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

Drop by the front lawn for some bubble-tastic fun! We’ll have all the supplies you need to make and play with bubbles, big and small. Children under the age of 8 need to be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event is subject to change based on weather.

Mario Kart 8 Tournament

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Fasten your seatbelts and select your favorite Nintendo-themed racer to compete in this Mario Kart 8 tournament for the Nintendo Switch. The winner will receive a prize!  G...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Fasten your seatbelts and select your favorite Nintendo-themed racer to compete in this Mario Kart 8 tournament for the Nintendo Switch. The winner will receive a prize! 

Grades 9-12

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, June 17, 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.

LEGO Builders

LEGO Builders

Monday, June 17, 2024 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.

Social Seniors: Trivia

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Test your knowledge on iconic moments in history and pop culture. This month's theme: Television Hits!

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Test your knowledge on iconic moments in history and pop culture. This month's theme: Television Hits!

Family Lawn Games

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of zany games on the Library's front lawn. Games are geared toward school-aged kids and above, though younger children are welcome to participate with a grow...

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

Join us for an evening of zany games on the Library's front lawn. Games are geared toward school-aged kids and above, though younger children are welcome to participate with a grown-up.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is subject to change based on weather.

Chess Academy

Chess Academy

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Class, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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

Candy Creations

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Hang out and build a magnificent creation that's good enough to eat! This session, we're making candy creatures. Grades 5-8  

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games & Recreation, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Hang out and build a magnificent creation that's good enough to eat! This session, we're making candy creatures.

Grades 5-8

 

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, June 24, 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.

LEGO Builders

LEGO Builders

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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.

Social Seniors: Wits Workout

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Maintain and enhance your cognitive function and memory with this interactive program.

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Baxter Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Maintain and enhance your cognitive function and memory with this interactive program.

I Survived: The Monarch Migration

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

You are a Monarch butterfly living in Morton Grove, Illinois, and it’s time to begin your life’s greatest journey: traveling over 1,000 miles to Mexico. From extreme weather t...

Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

You are a Monarch butterfly living in Morton Grove, Illinois, and it’s time to begin your life’s greatest journey: traveling over 1,000 miles to Mexico.

LitLoot Middle School

All Day 7/1 - 7/14
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

LitLoot is a free literary subscription box filled with a custom selected library book and other goodies. To subscribe to July’s box, register between July 1 and 14. We’ll contact ...

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Books & Authors, Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

LitLoot is a free literary subscription box filled with a custom selected library book and other goodies. To subscribe to July’s box, register between July 1 and 14. We’ll contact you when boxes are ready for pickup at the end of the month.