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Doodlebugs (geared to ages 2-5 with a caregiver)

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, cutting, and creating. Dress for a mess! Registration is required.

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

Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, cutting, and creating. Dress for a mess! Registration is required.

Teen Book Boxes (entering grades 6-12)

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

Finding your next great read just got easier! Teens can subscribe to our monthly book boxes to get a book customized to their reading interests. Register by the 8th of each month, ...

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Finding your next great read just got easier! Teens can subscribe to our monthly book boxes to get a book customized to their reading interests.

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

Monday, July 8, 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.

Ben's Bubble Show (all ages)

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Event Details:

With some art, science, and a touch of magic, Ben will perform his amazing bubble illusions and create bubble sculptures in this interactive show the whole family will enjoy. Regis...

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

With some art, science, and a touch of magic, Ben will perform his amazing bubble illusions and create bubble sculptures in this interactive show the whole family will enjoy. Registration is required. 

Book cover Say Nothing

Beyond the Library Book Discussion

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

Read & discuss Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe. In December 1972, Jean McConville, a thirty-eight-year-old mother of ten, was dragged from her Belfast home by masked int...

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

Read & discuss Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe.

Chess Club (all ages)

Tuesday, July 9, 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.

Fox & Turtle Restaurant

Trivia Night

Tuesday, July 9, 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. 

STEM Challenge: Catapults (entering grades K-5)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School
Event Details:

In this STEM Challenge workshop, we will read a story and design and operate catapults to complete our task goals. 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: 16
Event Details:

In this STEM Challenge workshop, we will read a story and design and operate catapults to complete our task goals. Registration is required.

Clay Dragon Eyes (entering grades 6-12)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Sculpt your own dragon eye and enjoy a dragon-themed snack. 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:

Sculpt your own dragon eye and enjoy a dragon-themed snack. Registration is required.

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

Thursday, July 11, 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. 

Volunteen Program (entering grades 6-12)

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

Students entering grades 6-12 may volunteer to work up to six hours in the Youth Department this summer as a VolunTeen. After you register, you’ll receive instructions on how to ch...

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

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

Monday, July 15, 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.

Relaxing Watercolors

Relaxing Watercolors

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Many consider watercolors to be relaxing and meditative. Learn how you can slow down and relax with simple watercolor techniques. Presented by Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design.

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Many consider watercolors to be relaxing and meditative. Learn how you can slow down and relax with simple watercolor techniques. Presented by Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design.

Chess Club (all ages)

Tuesday, July 16, 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.

No Sew T-Shirt Bag (entering grades 6-12)

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make a fun t-shirt bag to add style to your summer! Bring your own old T-shirt or one will be provided. Snacks will be provided. 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 a fun t-shirt bag to add style to your summer! Bring your own old T-shirt or one will be provided. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required.

Curious Kids: Endangered Animals (entering grades 1-5)

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School
Event Details:

Are you curious about the world around you? Have questions you want answers to? Join other kids at this quarterly program, and get your questions answered while also improving your...

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:

Are you curious about the world around you? Have questions you want answers to? Join other kids at this quarterly program, and get your questions answered while also improving your research skills.

People playing a board game

Board Game Night

Wednesday, July 17, 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.

Chopped Jr.: Craft Style (entering grades 1-6)

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School
Event Details:

Have you seen Chopped or Chopped Junior on the Food Network? Take on Chopped-style challenges with craft items in teams of 3-4. Bring your own team or create one when you arrive. R...

Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Have you seen Chopped or Chopped Junior on the Food Network? Take on Chopped-style challenges with craft items in teams of 3-4. Bring your own team or create one when you arrive. Registration is required.

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

Monday, July 22, 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.

Family BINGO (for families)

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 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
Event Details:

Join us for a night of BINGO, prizes, and fun. 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:

Join us for a night of BINGO, prizes, and fun. Registration is required.

Brightside Club (entering grades 1-5)

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School
Event Details:

Join us for a little bit of mindfulness and a whole lot of fun! Our activities will be based on the book You Can Live on the Bright Side: The Kids’ Guide to Optimism by Lucy Bell. ...

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

Join us for a little bit of mindfulness and a whole lot of fun! Our activities will be based on the book You Can Live on the Bright Side: The Kids’ Guide to Optimism by Lucy Bell. Registration is required.

picture of someone painting on a sketchbook

Knit & Craft Club

Wednesday, July 24, 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!

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

Thursday, July 25, 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. 

Yoga Animals (geared to ages 4-8)

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
Event Details:

Join us for animal stories, songs, and animal-inspired yoga movements in this fun and calming 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for animal stories, songs, and animal-inspired yoga movements in this fun and calming session. Registration is required.