This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 1 - 14 2025 LitLoot Middle School All Day 7/1–7/14 Kids Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 1 - 14 2025 LitLoot Middle School All Day 7/1–7/14 Kids 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 to July’s box, register between July 1 and 14. We’ll contact you when boxes are ready for pickup at the end of the month.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 1 - 31 2025 StoryWalk in the Park: Ship in a Bottle All Day 7/1–7/31 Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 1 - 31 2025 StoryWalk in the Park: Ship in a Bottle All Day 7/1–7/31 Kids Location: Off Site Age Group: Kids Event Type: Books & Authors Event Details: This summer, our StoryWalk is out and about in Morton Grove! Visit Mansfield Park to find the pages of a book arranged on numbered signs. Take a stroll and enjoy the story and the park at your own pace.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Versiti Blood Drive Event 9:00am–1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Versiti Blood Drive Event 9:00am–1:00pm Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Parking Lot Age Group: Adults Event Type: Health Event Details: Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and Morton Grove Public Library are joining forces to save lives. Donate blood at Versiti's mobile donation center in the Library's parking lot. Registration is recommended but walk-ins are welcome!
This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Stuffed Animal Sleepover 9:00am–4:30pm Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Stuffed Animal Sleepover 9:00am–4:30pm Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Youth Services Age Group: Kids Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Recreation, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Drop off your favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover at the library on Saturday from 9am-4:30pm! Then, come back to the library on Sunday at 2pm to pick up your stuffed animal, enjoy a story, songs, and a craft. Disclaimer(s) All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Crafting for Charity 9:30am–11:30am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Crafting for Charity 9:30am–11:30am Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium 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 "Kids" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Crafty Saturday 9:30am–4:30pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Crafty Saturday 9:30am–4:30pm Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Youth Services Age Group: Kids Event Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in the Youth Services Department to make a seasonal craft while supplies last.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 13 2025 Sun Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pickup Party 2:00pm–2:45pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 13 2025 Sun Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pickup Party 2:00pm–2:45pm Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Kids Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Recreation, Storytime Event Details: Pick up your stuffed animal from their sleepover at the library and enjoy a story, songs, and a craft! Snack provided. Ages 3-5 with parent/caregiver Disclaimer(s) All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2025 Sun Introduction 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 Jul 13 2025 Sun Introduction 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 Jul 14 2025 Mon Monday Morning Playgroup 9:30am–11:00am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 14 2025 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 Jul 14 2025 Mon Mess-terpiece Monday: Rock Painting 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Mess-terpiece Monday: Rock Painting 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Front Lawn Age Group: Kids Event Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come dressed for mess to this outdoor family art program on the Library's front lawn (weather permitting). Each session features a different paint-based process to try.Grades K-8Please register once per family/group. Disclaimer(s) All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This event is subject to change based on weather.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Summer Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Summer Storytime 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 Jul 15 2025 Tue Tuesday Movies: Ride the Eagle 10:00am–11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Tuesday Movies: Ride the Eagle 10:00am–11:30am Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium Age Group: Adults Event Type: Movie Event Details: Leif is left with a conditional inheritance when his estranged mother Honey dies. Before he can move into her picturesque Yosemite cabin, he has to complete her elaborate, and sometimes dubious, to-do list.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Summer Storytime 11:15am–12:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Summer Storytime 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 Jul 15 2025 Tue Drama Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Drama Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium Age Group: Kids Event Type: Class, Performance Registration Required Bring out your inner drama queen or king and get creative with acting, improv, and theater games. Grades 1-8
This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Tie-Dye Your T! 5:30pm–7:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Tie-Dye Your T! 5:30pm–7:00pm Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Front Lawn Age Group: Kids Event Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: After you earn your Summer Reading shirt, bring it to the Library for some tie-dye fun! Only official Summer Reading shirts will be tie-dyed. Disclaimer(s) All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This event is subject to change based on weather.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Summer Reading T-Shirt Bleaching 7:30pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Summer Reading T-Shirt Bleaching 7:30pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Parking Lot Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Spruce up your summer reading t-shirt with tie-dye bleach (weather permitting). Disclaimer(s) This event is subject to change based on weather.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Stories in the Park: Austin Park 10:00am–10:30am Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Stories in the Park: Austin Park 10:00am–10:30am Kids Location: Off Site Age Group: Kids Event Type: Storytime Event Details: Meet us at a different Morton Grove park weekly for a fun outdoor storytime. Disclaimer(s) All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Social Seniors: Trivia 10:00am–11:00am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Social Seniors: Trivia 10:00am–11:00am Adults 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: Chicago History!
This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 16 2025 Wed ECA Party in the Park: Austin Park 10:30am–11:00am Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 16 2025 Wed ECA Party in the Park: Austin Park 10:30am–11:00am Kids Location: Off Site Age Group: Kids Event Type: Non-Library Sponsored Event Event Details: It's a bonus party! The Early Childhood Alliance will bring activities, treats, and fun as they share information about early childhood (birth to five).Austin Park 8336 Marmora Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053Family Disclaimer(s) All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Family Lawn Games 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Family Lawn Games 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, Teens, Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Front Lawn Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Event Type: Games & Recreation Event Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) This event is subject to change based on weather.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Tots Dealing with Big Feelings 10:00am–10:45am Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Tots Dealing with Big Feelings 10:00am–10:45am Kids Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Kids Event Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to manage feelings through stories, songs, and activities, and leave this storytime with strategies to handle overwhelming emotions. Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver This session's feeling focus: Sadness. 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 Jul 17 2025 Thu Between the Lines: Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood 10:00am–11:00am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Between the Lines: Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood 10:00am–11:00am Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium Age Group: Adults Event Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: Between the Lines is now held at two different days, either in person or on Zoom.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Photo Editing with the Snapseed App 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Photo Editing with the Snapseed App 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Location: Morton Grove Public Library Room: Baxter Auditorium Age Group: Adults Event Type: Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to edit photos using the free Snapseed app. Please have the app downloaded to your phone iPhone or Android device.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 17 2025 Thu LEGO Builders 3:00pm–4:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 17 2025 Thu 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.