Upcoming Events

LitLoot

All Day 12/1–12/15

Teens

Registration Required

Virtual Event

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.

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.

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.

Goofball Science Club

4:30pm–5:30pm

Kids

Registration Required

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, we're dissecting owl pellets.

Grades 5-8

Social Seniors: Trivia

10:00am–11:00am

Adults

Registration Required

Location: Morton Grove Public Library

Room: Baxter Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Event Type: Games & Recreation, Presentation

Registration Required

Event Details:

Test your knowledge on iconic moments in history and pop culture. This month's theme: Legends of Music!

The Board Game Bandit: A Puzzling Heist

All Day 12/20–1/4

Kids, Teens, Adults

Location: Morton Grove Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults

Event Type: Games & Recreation

Event Details:

In 1935, the first tokens were added to Monopoly: the iron, the thimble, the cannon, the battleship, the top hat, and the boot.

Saber Guild Presents: Youngling Lightsaber Training (Gr. 1-3)

1:00pm–1:45pm

Kids

Registration Required

Location: Morton Grove Public Library

Room: Baxter Auditorium

Age Group: Kids

Event Type: Games & Recreation

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the art and discipline of the lightsaber with Chicago's own branch of Saber Guild, the international costumed performance group. Light side? Dark side? All younglings are welcome.

Grades 1-3

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Saber Guild Presents: Youngling Lightsaber Training (Gr. 4-8)

2:00pm–2:45pm

Kids

Registration Required

Location: Morton Grove Public Library

Room: Baxter Auditorium

Age Group: Kids

Event Type: Games & Recreation

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the art and discipline of the lightsaber with Chicago's own branch of Saber Guild, the international costumed performance group. Light side? Dark side? All younglings are welcome.

Grades 4-8

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

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.

LEGO Builders

3:00pm–4:00pm

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.

Ready, Set, Alphabet

10:00am–10:45am

Kids

Location: Morton Grove Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Kids

Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Recreation

Event Details:

Drop-in and build your early literacy skills with alphabet activities. Be prepared to get messy!

Ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

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.

LitLoot Middle School

All Day 1/1–1/14

Kids

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 January's box, register between January 1 to 15.

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.

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.

Jr. Puzzle Gauntlet

4:30pm–5:30pm

Kids

Registration Required

Location: Morton Grove Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Kids

Event Type: Games & Recreation, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max. Should you triumph, you will unlock the snack-a-licious treasure stash.

Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm–4:00pm

Kids

Registration Required

Location: Morton Grove Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Kids

Event Type: Games & Recreation

Registration Required

Event Details:

Have you ever dreamed of fighting monsters or casting spells? Immerse yourself in the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons in this one-shot session. Snacks provided. All experience levels welcome.

Grades 5–8

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.

Puzzle Gauntlet

4:30pm–5:30pm

Kids

Registration Required

Location: Morton Grove Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Kids

Event Type: Games & Recreation, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max. Should you triumph, you will unlock the snack-a-licious treasure stash.

Chess Academy

7:00pm–8:00pm

Kids

Location: Morton Grove Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Kids

Event Type: Class, Games & Recreation

Event Details:

Learn how to play chess with chess master Chris Christmas. All skill levels welcome.

Grades 1-8

Puzzles & Prose

2:00pm–4:00pm

Kids

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.

January's story: Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George

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.

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.

Goofball Science Club

4:30pm–5:30pm

Kids

Registration Required

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 dancing oobleck.

Grades 5-8

Library Renovations 2025

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