This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Indie Movie Night: Little Forest 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Indie Movie Night: Little Forest 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium Age Group: Adults Event Type: Movie Registration Required Event Details: A young woman grows tired of life in the city and returns to her hometown in the countryside. (2018, Korean, PG-13, 1 hr 45 min)
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Cut the Cable Cord 10:00am–11:00am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Cut the Cable Cord 10:00am–11:00am Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium Age Group: Adults Event Type: Presentation, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Tired of overpriced cable TV services? Learn about popular video streaming services and devices used to stream content.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Scholarships, Grants, and Loans: Funding the Path to Higher Education (Online) 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens, Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Scholarships, Grants, and Loans: Funding the Path to Higher Education (Online) 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens, Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Type: Online, Presentation Event Details: This workshop will provide insider information on college cost-reduction strategies such as scholarships, grants, and loans to help make your college planning both successful and affordable. 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 Feb 5 2026 Thu LEGO Builders 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 5 2026 Thu LEGO Builders 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Kids Event Type: Games & Recreation, STEAM Build something amazing with the Library’s massive LEGO collection. Start with one of our monthly challenges and then let your imagination guide you in a free build. Grades K-8 Disclaimer(s) Due to the room capacity, attendance at drop-in programs is limited to 50 participants.
Feb 5 2026 Thu Crossings of Morton Grove Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Feb 5 2026 Thu Crossings of Morton Grove Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium Purpose of Meeting Board meeting
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb-Mar 2026 Oscar Prediction Ballots All Day 2/6–3/13 Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb-Mar 2026 Oscar Prediction Ballots All Day 2/6–3/13 Teens, Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Info Desk Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Type: Games & Recreation Event Details: Pick up an Oscar ballot at the Info Desks and guess the winning movies for a chance to win a movie theater gift card.
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Wee Read 9:30am–10:15am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 6 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 "Adults" group Feb 6 2026 Fri ESL Games & Gab (Conversation) 10:00am–11:00am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 6 2026 Fri ESL Games & Gab (Conversation) 10:00am–11:00am Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium Age Group: Adults Event Type: Games & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Practice your English conversation skills while playing games.
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Wee Read 11:00am–11:45am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 6 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 Feb 7 2026 Sat Family Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Family Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Kids Event Type: Storytime Bring the whole family to this storytime filled with stories, songs, and fun. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Intro to Machine Sewing 2:00pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Intro to Machine Sewing 2:00pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Monday Morning Playgroup 9:30am–11:00am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 9 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 "Kids" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Listen Up! 10:00am–10:45am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 10 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 10 2026 Tue Tuesday Movies: Race 10:00am–12:15pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Tuesday Movies: Race 10:00am–12:15pm Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium Age Group: Adults Event Type: Movie Event Details: Jesse Owens' quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy.
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Listen Up! 11:15am–12:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 10 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Evening Craft for Adults and Teens 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Evening Craft for Adults and Teens 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Valentine's Day Coasters
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Toddler Time 10:00am–11:00am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Toddler Time 10:00am–11:00am Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Kids Event Type: Storytime Event Details: Get your little one acquainted with the Library at this toddler-riffic storytime. To attend, children must be between 18 and 36 months old at the time of the class. Disclaimer(s) All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Social Seniors: Arts & Crafts 10:00am–11:30am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Social Seniors: Arts & Crafts 10:00am–11:30am Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium Age Group: Adults Event Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Valentine's Day Coasters
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Bookaneers! 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Bookaneers! 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids 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 Zog and the Flying Doctors by Julia Donaldson.Grades K-2
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed LitLounge: A Sitting in St. James by Rita Williams-Garcia 7:30pm–9:00pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed LitLounge: A Sitting in St. James by Rita Williams-Garcia 7:30pm–9:00pm Adults 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Valentine's Day Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Valentine's Day Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Kids Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes all about friendship and love. Then make a fizzy heart craft! Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver Disclaimer(s) All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Medicine Cabinet Essentials 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Medicine Cabinet Essentials 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium Age Group: Adults Event Type: Health Registration Required Event Details: Join Aaron Oliver, PharmD as he discusses over-the-counter medications everyone should have in their medicine cabinet and how to properly store them.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu African Art and Folktales (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu African Art and Folktales (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Event Type: Online Event Details: This virtual program led by Kenyan educator and storyteller Elizabeth Kahura will celebrate African American Heritage Month by bringing Africa’s history to life through stories, cultural artifacts, and interactive activities.
Feb 12 2026 Thu Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Feb 12 2026 Thu Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Cooperman Room Event Type: Board Meeting Event Details: The Board of Trustees meets on the second Thursday of each month. The public is welcome to attend the meetings. Learn more about the Board of Trustees.