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Winter Carnival (For Families)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages

Drop by the library for some cozy indoor fun at our third annual Winter Carnival! Enjoy games, crafts, and prize drawings, along with a Pete the Cat Meet & Greet from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop by the library for some cozy indoor fun at our third annual Winter Carnival! Enjoy games, crafts, and prize drawings, along with a Pete the Cat Meet & Greet from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Grade School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families/All Ages" group

Painting Pop-In (All Ages)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages

Drop in anytime between 2:00-4:00 p.m. to paint your own ceramic s’more box. No registration is needed, and while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 2:00-4:00 p.m. to paint your own ceramic s’more box. No registration is needed, and while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

Speaking English doesn’t have to be hard. Intermediate English learners can practice their skills in a friendly, casual group. We meet in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Speaking English doesn’t have to be hard. Intermediate English learners can practice their skills in a friendly, casual group. We meet in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board Game Night

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

For patrons 18 and older. Come learn the rules of a new board game in a non-stressful environment. Groups will play practice rounds to get the hang of it and then spend the remainder of the night playing the new game!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

For patrons 18 and older. Come learn the rules of a new board game in a non-stressful environment. Groups will play practice rounds to get the hang of it and then spend the remainder of the night playing the new game!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Jazz for the Generations with Planet Flippo

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

A collection of extraordinary arrangements from the 60s to the present with something familiar for every listener.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

A collection of extraordinary arrangements from the 60s to the present with something familiar for every listener.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Evening Book Discussion

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Read & discuss The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Books are available one month before the discussion. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read & discuss The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Books are available one month before the discussion. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

Speaking English doesn’t have to be hard. Intermediate English learners can practice their skills in a friendly, casual group. We meet in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Speaking English doesn’t have to be hard. Intermediate English learners can practice their skills in a friendly, casual group. We meet in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafters Anonymous

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

By popular demand, we added an evening session. Join us at either one or both! Pick up that old project or try something new! Crafters Anonymous is a welcoming space to knit, bead, craft, or experiment with whatever sparks your creativity.

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

By popular demand, we added an evening session. Join us at either one or both! Pick up that old project or try something new! Crafters Anonymous is a welcoming space to knit, bead, craft, or experiment with whatever sparks your creativity.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

Speaking English doesn’t have to be hard. Intermediate English learners can practice their skills in a friendly, casual group. We meet in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Speaking English doesn’t have to be hard. Intermediate English learners can practice their skills in a friendly, casual group. We meet in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gel Plate Printing

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the fun of gel plate printing! Learn simple techniques for using these versatile plates and experiment with colors, textures, and layers to create your own unique custom prints to take home.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the fun of gel plate printing! Learn simple techniques for using these versatile plates and experiment with colors, textures, and layers to create your own unique custom prints to take home.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafters Anonymous

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Pick up that old project or try something new! Crafters Anonymous is a welcoming space to knit, bead, craft, or experiment with whatever sparks your creativity.

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up that old project or try something new! Crafters Anonymous is a welcoming space to knit, bead, craft, or experiment with whatever sparks your creativity.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beyond the Library Book Discussion

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Read & discuss Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate. Books are available one month before the discussion. This book discussion takes place at Fox & Turtle Restaurant. Registration is required. 

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read & discuss Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate. Books are available one month before the discussion. This book discussion takes place at Fox & Turtle Restaurant. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Trivia Night

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

Compete with your team of up to six people for a chance to win prizes. A reservation at Fox & Turtle is highly encouraged. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

Compete with your team of up to six people for a chance to win prizes. A reservation at Fox & Turtle is highly encouraged. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

Speaking English doesn’t have to be hard. Intermediate English learners can practice their skills in a friendly, casual group. We meet in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Speaking English doesn’t have to be hard. Intermediate English learners can practice their skills in a friendly, casual group. We meet in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

This event is in the "Adults" group

iPhone Basics

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Get comfortable with your iPhone! Learn must-know features, helpful tips & tricks, and how to customize settings to make your phone work for you in this introductory class. Participants must know their AppleID and password.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get comfortable with your iPhone! Learn must-know features, helpful tips & tricks, and how to customize settings to make your phone work for you in this introductory class. Participants must know their AppleID and password.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ladies Night Out: BINGO!

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

The Friends of the Itasca Community Library are thrilled to bring back their popular Ladies’ BINGO Party in support of the Itasca Food Pantry! Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food, household items, or personal care products.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Friends of the Itasca Community Library are thrilled to bring back their popular Ladies’ BINGO Party in support of the Itasca Food Pantry! Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food, household items, or personal care products.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Needle-Felted Frogs

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to create a whimsical, round leapfrog using wool and needle-felting techniques. Please be advised that we will be using sharp utensils for this project. Itasca residents ages 18 and up only, please.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to create a whimsical, round leapfrog using wool and needle-felting techniques. Please be advised that we will be using sharp utensils for this project. Itasca residents ages 18 and up only, please.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

Speaking English doesn’t have to be hard. Intermediate English learners can practice their skills in a friendly, casual group. We meet in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Speaking English doesn’t have to be hard. Intermediate English learners can practice their skills in a friendly, casual group. We meet in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board Game Night

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

For patrons 18 and older. Come learn the rules of a new board game in a non-stressful environment. Groups will play practice rounds to get the hang of it and then spend the remainder of the night playing the new game!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

For patrons 18 and older. Come learn the rules of a new board game in a non-stressful environment. Groups will play practice rounds to get the hang of it and then spend the remainder of the night playing the new game!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

Please note: This is a virtual event. Use this link to register for the event: https://bit.ly/ILPStine

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

Please note: This is a virtual event. Use this link to register for the event: https://bit.ly/ILPStine

This event is in the "Adults" group

Evening Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Read & discuss Communion: A True Story by Whitley Strieber. Books are available one month before the discussion.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read & discuss Communion: A True Story by Whitley Strieber. Books are available one month before the discussion.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

Speaking English doesn’t have to be hard. Intermediate English learners can practice their skills in a friendly, casual group. We meet in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Speaking English doesn’t have to be hard. Intermediate English learners can practice their skills in a friendly, casual group. We meet in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafters Anonymous

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

By popular demand, we added an evening session. Join us at either one or both! Pick up that old project or try something new! Crafters Anonymous is a welcoming space to knit, bead, craft, or experiment with whatever sparks your creativity.

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

By popular demand, we added an evening session. Join us at either one or both! Pick up that old project or try something new! Crafters Anonymous is a welcoming space to knit, bead, craft, or experiment with whatever sparks your creativity.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Grade School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

30th Anniversary Pokemon Bash (All Ages)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults

Celebrate the release of Pokémon thirty years ago with a Pikachu meet and greet, giveaways, costume parade, and more. Catch us leading up to the date for exact times of each event.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of Pokémon thirty years ago with a Pikachu meet and greet, giveaways, costume parade, and more. Catch us leading up to the date for exact times of each event.