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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Aug-Oct
15
2024
51st Annual Children’s Art Contest
All Day 8/15 - 10/15
Kids
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Youth Services
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Pick up an entry form and guidelines for this year’s bookmark art contest at the Youth Services Desk or print them out online (link will be available at a later date).
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Front Lawn
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Event Details:
Head to the Library for some outdoor family fun. The pages of a book are arranged on numbered signs around the building. Take a stroll and enjoy the story at your own pace.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Walk Morton Grove
All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Teens,
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Event Type:
Health
Event Details:
Whether you attend one of our walking programs or you walk on your own, track your steps and enter to win prizes. Let's beat last year's total of 2,455,302 steps!
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
16
2024
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
20
2024
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 Age 2 with a parent/caregiver
Disclaimer(s)
All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
20
2024
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Baxter Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Class,
Health
Required
Seats Remaining:
28
Event Details:
Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Joan McGee. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes.
Disclaimer(s)
The Library strongly recommends that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. By participating in this program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge Morton Grove Public Library and the class instructor from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
16
2024
Mon
ESL Games and Gab (Conversation)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Baxter Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Practice your English conversation skills while playing games.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Storytime
Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!
Birth to Kindergarten 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Tuesday Movies: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Baxter Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Baxter Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Games & Recreation,
Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Test your knowledge on iconic moments in history and pop culture. This month's theme: Back to the 80s!
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
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Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Get your little one acquainted with the library in this toddler-riffic storytime.
Ages 18-36 months with a parent/caregiver.
Disclaimer(s)
All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Storytime
Stories, songs, activities, and more that are perfect for the school-ready child.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
Between the Lines: All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Baxter Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Between the Lines is now held at two different days, either in person or on Zoom.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
21
2024
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
20
2024
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 Age 2 with a parent/caregiver
Disclaimer(s)
All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
National Voter Registration Day
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
East Entrance
Event Details:
Have you registered to vote in the upcoming election? The League of Women Voters – Evanston Branch will be on site to assist you with voter registration.
To register to vote, you must be:
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
16
2024
Mon
Rescheduled- Smartphone Photo Walk
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Front Lawn
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
This event has been rescheduled to Monday, September 23 at 2 pm
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
Android Smartphone Security Checkup
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Baxter Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
In this session we’ll discuss location tracking, privacy settings, app settings, and password safety for Android phones and tablets.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
20
2024
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Baxter Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
In this session we’ll discuss location tracking, privacy settings, app settings, and password safety for Apple phones and tablets.
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Sep
21
2024
Sat
Romanian American Chicago Choir rehearsal
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Baxter Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
Musical education/Choir rehearsal
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
15
2024
Sun
Build-A-Reader Storytime: Farms
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
STEAM,
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us for a fun storytime featuring our farm-themed DUPLO Read & Build set. Siblings are welcome but build and craft supplies are limited to registrants.
Ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver
Disclaimer(s)
All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
Event Details:
If you love to write, come join us for word games, writing prompts, and more!
Grades 4-6
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Games & Recreation,
STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
Join us for a middle school hangout where we do the fun parts of science experiments. September is the Egg Drop Challenge!
Grades 5-8
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
16
2024
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
Introduction to Machine Sewing
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Baxter Auditorium
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
Family Reads Book Club: Megabat by Anna Humphrey
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Kids
Event Type:
Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Read the book of the month aloud at home with your family. Then bring a grown-up with you to discuss and explore the story with a hands-on activity. This month's book: Megabat by Anna Humphrey.
Disclaimer(s)
All participants should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Cancelled-Meet the Author: Neil Gaiman (Online)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Online
Event Details:
This program has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Needle Felting Mushrooms
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Baxter Auditorium
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Fiber artist Natasha Lehrer Lewis will teach you how to create a charming mushroom scene using needle felting techniques. Supplies will be provided.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
Five Wishes Advance Directive Form (Online)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Online,
Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Event Details:
Laura Otolski, trained INELDA end-of-life doula, and hospice volunteer will introduce the “Five Wishes” document, a user-friendly legal advance directive that empowers individuals to express their preferences for end-of-li
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
Nobody's Fool: Dealing with Misinformation and Disinformation (Online)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Type:
Online
Event Details:
Professor Dan Simons, co-author of Nobody’s Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It, discusses why we are susceptible to misinformation and disinformation, and how to recognize the signs of deceit.
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
The College Application Process
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Morton Grove Public Library
Room:
Baxter Auditorium
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Event Type:
Class
Required
Seats Remaining:
64
Event Details:
Join Estelle Orleans, our local Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) representative, for a presentation on the admissions process and college applications.
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