Upcoming Events

Create handmade knitted and crocheted crafts for local organizations. Please bring your needles and/or hooks and some acrylic or cotton yarn.

Anna Brady plans to travel to Dublin, Ireland to propose to her boyfriend Jeremy on February 29, leap day, because, according to Irish tradition, a man who receives a marriage proposal on a leap day must accept it.  Cast: Amy Adams, Matthew G

Test your knowledge on iconic moments in history and pop culture. This month's theme: Oscar Season!

Explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan in The Inquisitor. Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics.

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

Learn how to manage settings, discover hidden features, and more on your iPhone. Bring your Apple device and login information

Join us for a virtual interview with Percival Everett, the 2025 Pulitzer Prize winner and one of the most inventive, fearless voices in contemporary fiction.

Sewing expert Mike Hall will teach the basic sewing machine stitches used to construct a zippered pouch. Sewing machines and supplies will be provided. Prior sewing machine experience is required.

Following in his father's footsteps, a detective works to solve a murder case and save his police department from closure. Cast: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser (2025, PG-13, 1 hr 30 min)

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!

Maintain and enhance your cognitive function and memory with this interactive program.

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.

Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Susan Wilkens. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. Please use a sturdy chair without arms (if possible). 

Create handmade knitted and crocheted crafts for local organizations. Please bring your needles and/or hooks and some acrylic or cotton yarn.

Join us for a rocking set paying tribute to Erik’s father, influential 60’s musician Ral Donner, as well as legendary artists Elvis, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, and more.

Fashionable sorority queen Elle Woods follows her ex-boyfriend to law school, where she discovers that there is more to her than just looks. Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair (2001, PG-13, 1 hr 30 min)

Socialize as you play this fun game. Small prizes will be awarded to those who Bingo!

The Tallest Dwarf follows filmmaker Julie Forrest Wyman as she searches for her place in the little people community and unpacks rumors of dwarfism in her own family.

Practice your English conversation skills while playing games. 

Get up and dance to some family-friendly tunes!

All Ages

Accompanying adults for those under age 8

Explores Marlee Matlin's life as a groundbreaking performer. Cast: Marlee Matlin, Randa Haines, Sian Heder (2025, Documentary, 1 hr 30 minutes)

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Wildflower seed pops.

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Wildflower Seed Pops

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.