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Book cover The Golden Spoon

Beyond the Library Book Discussion

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Read & Discuss The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell. For six amateur bakers, competing in Bake Week is a dream come true. When they arrive at Grafton Manor to compete, they're...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Read & Discuss The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell.

Save a Shoebox (entering grades K-5)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School
Event Details:

Need a place to store your favorite things? Come save a shoebox from the landfill and decorate it with old magazine pages and other craft materials. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Need a place to store your favorite things? Come save a shoebox from the landfill and decorate it with old magazine pages and other craft materials. Registration is required.

Fox & Turtle Restaurant

Trivia Night

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
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. 

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. 

Community Helpers Storytime (geared to ages 2-6 with a caregiver)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
Event Details:

Join us as we read stories and do activities with one of our community superheroes! Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: General Events, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us as we read stories and do activities with one of our community superheroes! Registration is required.

Trash Monster Sculpture Art (all ages)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
Event Details:

One person's trash is another person's treasure! Help us reduce, reuse and recycle by creating a trash monster that we will display throughout the library during the summer. Materi...

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: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

One person's trash is another person's treasure! Help us reduce, reuse and recycle by creating a trash monster that we will display throughout the library during the summer. Materials will be provided, so just bring your imagination.

Flowerpot Designers (entering grades K-5)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School
Event Details:

Join us as we decorate flowerpots and explore the world of gardening through stories and activities. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us as we decorate flowerpots and explore the world of gardening through stories and activities. Registration is required.

DIY Mini Frappe Cup Keychain (entering grades 6-12)

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make your own mini frappe cup keychain and enjoy a frosty treat. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Make your own mini frappe cup keychain and enjoy a frosty treat. Registration is required.

Drop-In Family Storytime (geared to ages 6 & under)

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and more. No registration needed.

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and more. No registration needed.

Floral Arranging Program

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Bring the Outside In: Habitats (geared to ages 2-6)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Enjoy activity stations all about animal habitats including sensory bins, games, and a craft. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Enjoy activity stations all about animal habitats including sensory bins, games, and a craft. Registration is required.

Painting Pop-In (all ages)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 1:00-5:00 p.m. to paint your own ceramic ice cream cone bank. No registration required, and while supplies last. 

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

Drop in anytime between 1:00-5:00 p.m. to paint your own ceramic ice cream cone bank. No registration required, and while supplies last. 

People playing a board game

Board Game Night

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
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 remaind...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For patrons 18 and older. Come learn the rules of a new board game in a non-stressful environment.

Drop-In Baby Time (geared to ages 6-18 months)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

We’ll share stories and songs perfect for little ones! No registration needed. 

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

We’ll share stories and songs perfect for little ones! No registration needed. 

Who Would Win?: Endangered Animals Edition (entering grades 1-5)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School
Event Details:

Enjoy learning about animals? Take part in activities on endangered animals and then debate “Who Would Win” in a bracket-style competition between the chosen creatures. Registratio...

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Enjoy learning about animals? Take part in activities on endangered animals and then debate “Who Would Win” in a bracket-style competition between the chosen creatures. Registration is required.

Drop-In Family Storytime (geared to ages 6 & under)

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and more. No registration needed.

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and more. No registration needed.

Chess Club (all ages)

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess or want to learn how? Join other kids to play and learn. Chess sets provided. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess or want to learn how? Join other kids to play and learn. Chess sets provided. Registration is required.

Make Your Own Board Game (entering grades 6-12)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Upcycle pieces from old board games and turn them and other supplies into your own board game. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Upcycle pieces from old board games and turn them and other supplies into your own board game. Registration is required.

picture of someone painting on a sketchbook

Knit & Craft Club

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southeast Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

By popular demand, we added an evening session. Join us at either one or both! Everyone who does handwork and wants to share time with like-minded people is welcome to join this fu...

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Southeast 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! Everyone who does handwork and wants to share time with like-minded people is welcome to join this fun, casual get-together. Bring whatever you’re working on!

Folktale Showdown (entering grades K-5)

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School
Event Details:

Join us as we read and discuss different versions of the same folktale and vote on our favorite one. Be prepared to fall in love with the classic original and laugh at the silly al...

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us as we read and discuss different versions of the same folktale and vote on our favorite one. Be prepared to fall in love with the classic original and laugh at the silly alternative version. Registration is required.

Parachute Tales (geared to ages 2-6 with a caregiver)

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and parachute play in this fun session. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: General Events, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and parachute play in this fun session. Registration is required.

Drop-In Family Storytime (geared to ages 6 & under)

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and more. No registration needed.

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and more. No registration needed.

Food Art (entering grades K-5)

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School
Event Details:

Don't play with your food, make art with it! Come create a polar bear with pinto beans or flower out of rice...or whatever pops into your head! Dried food will be provided; all you...

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Don't play with your food, make art with it! Come create a polar bear with pinto beans or flower out of rice...or whatever pops into your head! Dried food will be provided; all you need is your imagination. Registration is required. 

Chess Club (all ages)

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess or want to learn how? Join other kids to play and learn. Chess sets provided. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess or want to learn how? Join other kids to play and learn. Chess sets provided. Registration is required.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Southeast Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that helps support the work of the library. We organize Dine Out with Friends, Ladies Night Out: BINGO!, and more. The ...

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

The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that helps support the work of the library. We organize Dine Out with Friends, Ladies Night Out: BINGO!, and more. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every other month.