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Fox & Turtle Restaurant

Trivia Night

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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. 

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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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.

Chess Club (Ages 5-18)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens

Enjoy playing chess? Join us for minigames and free play. Chess sets are provided.

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

Enjoy playing chess? Join us for minigames and free play. Chess sets are provided.

STEAM Stories (ages 4-8 with a caregiver)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School

It’s STEM with art! Come listen to a story on a STEM topic and complete a simple art project and activities all around the theme of the day. 

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

It’s STEM with art! Come listen to a story on a STEM topic and complete a simple art project and activities all around the theme of the day. 

flat lay of wrapped gifts, ornaments, and holiday decor

Deck the Gifts: Gift Wrapping Drop-In

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

Wrap up the holidays at the library! We’ll set out a merry mix of wrapping paper, bows, and tags so you can tackle your gift wrapping in a cheerful, stress-free space. Bring your gifts and enjoy some holiday spirit while you wrap!

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

Wrap up the holidays at the library! We’ll set out a merry mix of wrapping paper, bows, and tags so you can tackle your gift wrapping in a cheerful, stress-free space. Bring your gifts and enjoy some holiday spirit while you wrap!

Buona Beef

Dine Out with the Friends

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Families/All Ages

It’s a win-win! You enjoy a good meal, and Friends of the Itasca Community Library receive a portion of the proceeds. Flyers will be available on our website and at the Adult Desk. Be sure to show the flyer when placing your order.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

It’s a win-win! You enjoy a good meal, and Friends of the Itasca Community Library receive a portion of the proceeds. Flyers will be available on our website and at the Adult Desk. Be sure to show the flyer when placing your order.  

Family LEGO Build (All Ages)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages

Themed LEGO builds are back! Join us for a night of building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. A separate registration is required for each session. 

This session's theme is Flying Things.

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

Themed LEGO builds are back! Join us for a night of building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. A separate registration is required for each session. 

This session's theme is Flying Things.

group of people chatting

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

People playing a board game

Board Game Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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!

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Blood Drive with Versiti

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

Use this link to make an appointment: https://bit.ly/itascaversiti12-18

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

Use this link to make an appointment: https://bit.ly/itascaversiti12-18

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Itasca Community Library
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library

VolunTeen Program (Grades 6-12)

All Day
Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Teens

Students in grades 6-12 may volunteer to work up to six hours in the Youth Department this fall as a VolunTeen.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students in grades 6-12 may volunteer to work up to six hours in the Youth Department this fall as a VolunTeen.

Minecraft Club (Grades 2-6)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens

Join our Minecraft Club to make friends, collaborate, and complete challenges together in the library’s shared world. Bring your own device or play on one of our laptops! If you’re new to Minecraft, we’ll help you get started.

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

Join our Minecraft Club to make friends, collaborate, and complete challenges together in the library’s shared world. Bring your own device or play on one of our laptops! If you’re new to Minecraft, we’ll help you get started.

Closed for New Years

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Itasca Community Library
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library

Snowed In: Family Escape Room (For Families)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

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

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

Snowed In: Family Escape Room (For Families)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

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

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

Snowed In: Family Escape Room (For Families)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

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

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

Snowed In: Family Escape Room (For Families)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

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

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

Snowed In: Family Escape Room (For Families)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

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

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

Taste Test: Goldfish (Grades 6-12)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Teens

Taste test a variety of Goldfish flavors and vote on your favorites. Bon appétit!

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

Taste test a variety of Goldfish flavors and vote on your favorites. Bon appétit!

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

Love the library like we do? Join the Friends of the Itasca Community Library! All you need to do is check out the sign-up form found on the library’s website. It’s that easy.

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

Love the library like we do? Join the Friends of the Itasca Community Library! All you need to do is check out the sign-up form found on the library’s website. It’s that easy.

group of people chatting

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

Mobile DMV Event

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

The Illinois Secretary of State's mobile Driver Services unit will be at Itasca Community Library on January 12, 2026. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 500 W Irving Park Rd, Itasca, IL.

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

The Illinois Secretary of State's mobile Driver Services unit will be at Itasca Community Library on January 12, 2026. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 500 W Irving Park Rd, Itasca, IL.

Tummy Time Painting (0-18 months with a caregiver)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool

A no-mess art project for babies! Have fun while building core strength. Finished paintings make the perfect keepsake!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

A no-mess art project for babies! Have fun while building core strength. Finished paintings make the perfect keepsake!