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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.

LitLounge: Litera-cheers

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

LitLounge is meeting in partnership with Skokie Public Library. Contact Cailyn Heintzelman (cheintzelman@mgpl.org) for details.

This meeting is being held at the Skokie Public Library, in the Cosmos Room.

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

LitLounge is meeting in partnership with Skokie Public Library. Contact Cailyn Heintzelman (cheintzelman@mgpl.org) for details.

This meeting is being held at the Skokie Public Library, in the Cosmos Room.

supergirl

Readpool: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King (Online)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Readpool is an adult graphic novel discussion group with a focus on challenging and acclaimed stories.

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

Readpool is an adult graphic novel discussion group with a focus on challenging and acclaimed stories.

Disclaimer(s)

This event will be held using free Zoom software on your internet-connected device (computer, smartphone, or tablet). Registrants will receive an email the day before the event with instructions on how to join. See our Privacy Policy for library info on using third-party software.

Between the Lines: Favorite Books of 2025 (Online)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Between the Lines is now held at two different days, either in person or on Zoom.

Rather than read and discuss a specific book, come prepared to talk about your favorite book (or books) you read from 2025.

 

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

Between the Lines is now held at two different days, either in person or on Zoom.

Rather than read and discuss a specific book, come prepared to talk about your favorite book (or books) you read from 2025.

 

Disclaimer(s)

This event will be held using free Zoom software on your internet-connected device (computer, smartphone, or tablet). Registrants will receive an email the day before the event with instructions on how to join. See our Privacy Policy for library info on using third-party software.

Between the Lines: Favorite Books of 2025

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Baxter Auditorium at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Between the Lines is now held at two different days, either in person or on Zoom.

Rather than read and discuss a specific book, come prepared to talk about your favorite book (or books) you read from 2025.

 

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

Between the Lines is now held at two different days, either in person or on Zoom.

Rather than read and discuss a specific book, come prepared to talk about your favorite book (or books) you read from 2025.

 

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/20 - 1/31
Youth Services at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids

Read and earn prizes this winter! Stop by the Youth Services Desk starting December 20th to register, pick up your log, and get reading.

Birth to Grade 8

Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Read and earn prizes this winter! Stop by the Youth Services Desk starting December 20th to register, pick up your log, and get reading.

Birth to Grade 8

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.

LitLounge: I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

LitLounge is meeting in partnership with Skokie Public Library. Contact Cailyn Heintzelman (cheintzelman@mgpl.org) for details.

This meeting is being held at the Skokie Public Library, in the Cosmos Room.

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

LitLounge is meeting in partnership with Skokie Public Library. Contact Cailyn Heintzelman (cheintzelman@mgpl.org) for details.

This meeting is being held at the Skokie Public Library, in the Cosmos Room.

Between the Lines: The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Between the Lines is now held on two different days, either in person or on Zoom.

Registration Required
Location: Morton Grove Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Between the Lines is now held on two different days, either in person or on Zoom.

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

Between the Lines: The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston (Online)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Between the Lines meets for online discussions via Zoom. Registered patrons will receive an email the day before the program with the meeting ID and password for joining the event. New members are warmly welcome!

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

Between the Lines meets for online discussions via Zoom. Registered patrons will receive an email the day before the program with the meeting ID and password for joining the event. New members are warmly welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

This event will be held using free Zoom software on your internet-connected device (computer, smartphone, or tablet). Registrants will receive an email the day before the event with instructions on how to join. See our Privacy Policy for library info on using third-party software.

Book cover of Murray and Bun!: Murray the Viking by Adam Stower

Family Reads Book Club: Murray and Bun!: Murray the Viking by Adam Stower

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids

Read the book aloud at home with your family. Then bring a grown-up with you to discuss and explore the story with a hands-on activity. This month's book: Murray and Bun!: Murray the Viking by Adam Stower.

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

Read the book aloud at home with your family. Then bring a grown-up with you to discuss and explore the story with a hands-on activity. This month's book: Murray and Bun!: Murray the Viking by Adam Stower.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.