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LitLoot Middle School

All Day 3/1 - 3/14
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 March's box, register between March 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 March's box, register between March 1 to 15.

Book cover of My Mad Scientist Mom: Saved by the Smell by Jarrett Lerner

Family Reads Book Club: My Mad Scientist Mom: Saved by the Smell by Jarrett Lerner

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids

Read the book of the month, My Mad Scientist Mom: Saved by the Smell by Jarrett Lerner aloud at home with your family. Then bring a grown-up with you to discuss and explore the story with a hands-on activity.

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

Read the book of the month, My Mad Scientist Mom: Saved by the Smell by Jarrett Lerner aloud at home with your family. Then bring a grown-up with you to discuss and explore the story with a hands-on activity.

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

LitLounge: Half Life by Jillian Cantor

Wednesday, March 11, 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.

Puzzles & Prose

Saturday, March 14, 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. 

March's story: Wedgie & Gizmo by Suzanne Selfors

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. 

March's story: Wedgie & Gizmo by Suzanne Selfors

Between the Lines: Sandwich by Catherine Newman

Thursday, March 19, 2026 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 on two different days, either in person or on Zoom.

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 on two different days, either in person or on Zoom.

Between the Lines: Sandwich by Catherine Newman (Online)

Tuesday, March 24, 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.

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StoryWalk: Big Truck, Little Island

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids

Head to the Library for some outdoor family fun. The pages of a book are arranged on numbered signs around the building. Take a stroll and enjoy the story at your own pace. 

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

Head to the Library for some outdoor family fun. The pages of a book are arranged on numbered signs around the building. Take a stroll and enjoy the story at your own pace. 

Bookaneers!

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a book adventure! We’ll read a book out loud, then create props to act out exciting parts of the story together. This month’s featured story is Anatole by Eve Titus.

Grades K-2

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

Join us for a book adventure! We’ll read a book out loud, then create props to act out exciting parts of the story together. This month’s featured story is Anatole by Eve Titus.

Grades K-2

LitLounge: The Book of Hope By Jane Goodall

Wednesday, April 8, 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.

Puzzles & Prose

Saturday, April 11, 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. 

April's story: Wondrous Rex by Patricia MacLachlan

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. 

April's story: Wondrous Rex by Patricia MacLachlan

Between the Lines: The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County by Claire Swinarski

Thursday, April 16, 2026 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 on two different days, either in person or on Zoom.

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 on two different days, either in person or on Zoom.

Between the Lines: The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County by Claire Swinarski (Online)

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Kick-off Event

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is coming to Niles Township!

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

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is coming to Niles Township!

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Readpool: Salamandre by I.N.J. Culbard (Online)

Monday, April 27, 2026 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.

LitLoot Middle School

All Day 5/1 - 5/14
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 May's box, register between May 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 May's box, register between May 1 to 15.

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StoryWalk: Too Many Carrots

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Front Lawn at Morton Grove Public Library
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids

Head to the Library for some outdoor family fun. The pages of a book are arranged on numbered signs around the building. Take a stroll and enjoy the story at your own pace. 

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

Head to the Library for some outdoor family fun. The pages of a book are arranged on numbered signs around the building. Take a stroll and enjoy the story at your own pace. 

Puzzles & Prose

Saturday, May 9, 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. 

May's story: Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake

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. 

May's story: Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake

LitLounge: Family Trust by Kathy Wang

Wednesday, May 13, 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 Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich

Thursday, May 21, 2026 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 on two different days, either in person or on Zoom.

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 on two different days, either in person or on Zoom.

Between the Lines: The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich (Online)

Tuesday, May 26, 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.