This event is in the "Kids" group Dec-Jan 2025 Winter Reading Challenge All Day 12/20–1/31 Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Dec-Jan 2025 Winter Reading Challenge All Day 12/20–1/31 Kids 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
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Monday Morning Playgroup 9:30am–11:00am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Monday Morning Playgroup 9:30am–11:00am Kids 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Listen Up! 10:00am–10:45am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Listen Up! 10:00am–10:45am Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Kids Event Type: Storytime Event Details: Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!Birth to Age 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Listen Up! 11:15am–12:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Listen Up! 11:15am–12:00pm Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Kids Event Type: Storytime Event Details: Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!Birth to Age 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Civic Awareness Series: An Evening with Paul Lisnek (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Civic Awareness Series: An Evening with Paul Lisnek (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Event Type: Online, Presentation Event Details: The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Schaumburg, and Barrington Areas and various Illinois libraries are kicking off of our 2026 Civic Awareness Series, an event dedicated to the continued civic education and engagement of our pa
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Motor Skills Morning 10:00am–10:45am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Motor Skills Morning 10:00am–10:45am Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Kids Event Type: Class Event Details: Drop in with your toddler for a variety of activities designed to build their motor skills and exercise their brains.Ages 18-36 months with a parent/caregiver. Disclaimer(s) All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed The Oscars and Chicago (Online) 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed The Oscars and Chicago (Online) 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Event Type: Online, Presentation Registration Required Event Details: Film expert Kelli Marshall will explore Hollywood's most prestigious award show and its unexpected connections to Chicago. Hear tales of winners, nominees, and game-changers who hail from Chicago and its suburbs. 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Family Reads Book Club: Murray and Bun!: Murray the Viking by Adam Stower 6:30pm–7:15pm Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Family Reads Book Club: Murray and Bun!: Murray the Viking by Adam Stower 6:30pm–7:15pm Kids 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Mini Music Makers 10:00am–10:45am Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Mini Music Makers 10:00am–10:45am Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Kids Event Type: Class Registration Required Event Details: Feel the rhythm, hear the rhyme; it’s Mini Music Maker time!Ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver Disclaimer(s) All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Wee Read 9:30am–10:15am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Wee Read 9:30am–10:15am Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Kids Event Type: Storytime Event Details: Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver Disclaimer(s) All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Wee Read 11:00am–11:45am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Wee Read 11:00am–11:45am Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Kids Event Type: Storytime Event Details: Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver Disclaimer(s) All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Goofball Science Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Goofball Science Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids 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 bouncy balls.Grades 5-8
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Crafting for Charity 9:30am–11:30am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Crafting for Charity 9:30am–11:30am Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Event Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create handmade knitted and crocheted crafts for local organizations. Please bring your needles and/or hooks and some acrylic or cotton yarn.
This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 1 - 9 2026 LitLoot All Day 2/1–2/9 Teens Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 1 - 9 2026 LitLoot All Day 2/1–2/9 Teens 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 1 - 14 2026 Drop-in Craft: Make Your Own Valentines All Day 2/1–2/14 Kids, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 1 - 14 2026 Drop-in Craft: Make Your Own Valentines All Day 2/1–2/14 Kids, Teens, Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Youth Services Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Event Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop in the Library between February 1 and 14 to create Valentine’s Day cards. Make as many as you like!All Ages
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Monday Morning Playgroup 9:30am–11:00am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Monday Morning Playgroup 9:30am–11:00am Kids 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. Due to the room capacity, attendance at drop-in programs is limited to 50 participants.
This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Teen Volunteer Drop-In 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Teen Volunteer Drop-In 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium Age Group: Teens Event Details: Students grade 9–12 can drop-in and earn community service hours for completing fun and meaningful tasks. No registration is required.
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Bedtime Stories and More 6:30pm–7:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Bedtime Stories and More 6:30pm–7:00pm Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Kids Event Type: Storytime Event Details: Spend time winding down for bed with a few stories and songs. Birth to Age 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Listen Up! 10:00am–10:45am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Listen Up! 10:00am–10:45am Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Kids Event Type: Storytime Event Details: Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!Birth to Age 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Tuesday Movies: I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story 10:00am–11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Tuesday Movies: I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story 10:00am–11:30am Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium Age Group: Adults Event Type: Movie Event Details: Caroll Spinney has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969; at 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping. Cast: Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Steve Whitmire (2014, Documentary, 1 hr 30 min)
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Listen Up! 11:15am–12:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Listen Up! 11:15am–12:00pm Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Kids Event Type: Storytime Event Details: Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!Birth to Age 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Middle School Hangout 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Middle School Hangout 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Project Management 101 - Part 2 (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Project Management 101 - Part 2 (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Event Type: Online Event Details: Join us for Part 2 of our project management series. PMI-certified instructor Michael Spilg will give a beginner-friendly introduction to using AI tools like ChatGPT to boost project productivity.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Social Seniors: Bingo 10:00am–11:00am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Social Seniors: Bingo 10:00am–11:00am Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium Age Group: Adults Event Type: Games & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Socialize as you play this fun game. Small prizes will be awarded to those who Bingo!