Upcoming Events

Teens planning on volunteering for Summer Reading 2025 must attend this orientation. For Grades 9-12.

The library will stay open late for students in grades 9–12. There will be extra group study spaces and quiet study spaces, as well as a therapy dog available for pre-finals stress relief.

Once a month, we turn a STEM idea into an engineering project. Projects are intended for school-aged kids and above, though younger children are welcome to participate with a grown-up.

May's project: Windmills

Grab your friends and hangout, watch a show, pick a movie, play games, listen to music, do something crafty, and snack out with us!

Grades 9-12

Sewing expert Mike Hall will go over all the basic sewing machine stitches used to construct a tote bag. Prior sewing machine experience is required. Sewing machines and supplies will be provided.

Keep your drinks cool this summer with a personalized coozie! Use pre-cut designs to make your creation uniquely yours. 

Keep your drinks cool this summer with a personalized coozie! Use pre-cut designs to make your creation uniquely yours. 

Kick off the Summer Reading Program! Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy rock music performed by Roger That on the Library's front lawn. Fill a bag for $5 at the Book Sale.

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Perler Bead Photo Frame

Play 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. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Come play BINGO for fun and prizes on the Library’s front lawn! Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

All Ages

*IN CASE OF RAIN, WE WILL MEET IN THE BAXTER AUDITORIUM

Grab your friends and hangout, watch a show, pick a movie, play games, listen to music, do something crafty, and snack out with us!

Grades 9-12

MGPL cardholders can enjoy free entry to Morton Grove Park District’s Oriole Pool and Library storytimes during the safety breaks.

Stop by the Activity Room anytime during the hour to design and create your own button, keychain, or magnet! Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

All Ages

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Painted Vase

Join PFLAG Evanston to learn about PFLAG’s mission and how you can support members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families. This event is part of the Morton Grove Has Pride initiative at mortongrovepride.org.

Spruce up your summer reading t-shirt with tie-dye bleach (weather permitting).

Sewing expert Mike Hall will go over all the basics of setting up and using a sewing machine. Sewing machines and supplies will be provided.

Spruce up your summer reading t-shirt with tie-dye bleach (weather permitting).

Play 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. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Stop by the Activity Room anytime during the hour to design and create your own button, keychain, or magnet! Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

All Ages

Grab your friends and hangout, watch a show, pick a movie, play games, listen to music, do something crafty, and snack out with us!

Grades 9-12