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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.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, July 1, 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, July 3, 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!

Block Party

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

Monday Morning Playgroup

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.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, July 15, 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, July 15, 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, July 17, 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: Summer Movie Madness!

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: Summer Movie Madness!

Ready, Set, Alphabet!

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
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. 

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.

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

Chess Academy

Chess Academy

Thursday, July 18, 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, July 19, 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 graham cracker architecture.  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 graham cracker architecture. 

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, July 22, 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: Wits Workout

Wednesday, July 24, 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.

Family Lawn Games

Wednesday, July 24, 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.

Bubble Fest 

Thursday, July 25, 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 need to ...

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. 

All Ages

Disclaimer(s)

This event is subject to change based on weather.

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday Morning Playgroup

Monday, July 29, 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.

Young Olympians

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Test your skills in karate, surfing, track, rhythmic gymnastics, and more. Bring a water bottle and be ready to move. In case of bad weather, we will meet in the Baxter Aud...

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

Test your skills in karate, surfing, track, rhythmic gymnastics, and more. Bring a water bottle and be ready to move.

In case of bad weather, we will meet in the Baxter Auditorium.

Grades 1-3.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is subject to change based on weather.

LEGO Builders

LEGO Builders

Tuesday, July 30, 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.

Minute to Win It Games

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Drop by to participate in short, silly challenges such as cup stacking, pompom toss, and more! Grades 2-5

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

Drop by to participate in short, silly challenges such as cup stacking, pompom toss, and more!

Grades 2-5

Disclaimer(s)

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