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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
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 t...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Families/All Ages" group.

Family LEGO Build (for families)

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Join us for an hour of building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. Separate registration is required for each session.

Open
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: 27
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Join us for an hour of building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. Separate registration is required for each session.

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 "Families/All Ages" group.

Upcycled Cinderella by Bright Star Touring Theatre (all ages)

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events, Performance
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families/All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a hilarious, eco-friendly take on the classic fairy tale, Cinderella, presented by Bright Star Theatre, a national touring theatre company based in North Carolina. Regi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 135
Event Details:

Join us for a hilarious, eco-friendly take on the classic fairy tale, Cinderella, presented by Bright Star Theatre, a national touring theatre company based in North Carolina. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoon at the Movies: A League of Their Own

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Let’s celebrate the start of baseball season by watching A League of Their Own! This baseball classic stars Tom Hanks and Geena Davis and is the perfect way to usher in baseball se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Let’s celebrate the start of baseball season by watching A League of Their Own! This baseball classic stars Tom Hanks and Geena Davis and is the perfect way to usher in baseball season. Snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Book Boxes (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, ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trivia Night

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
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 t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

STEAM Stories (ages 4-8 with a caregiver)

Thursday, April 10, 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
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. Registration is required.

Open
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: 17
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. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Homeschool STEAM Meetup (grades K-5)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School
Event Details:

Join us for STEAM-based activities geared to elementary age levels. We'll do an art project and take part in challenges appropriate to your grade.

Open
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 for STEAM-based activities geared to elementary age levels. We'll do an art project and take part in challenges appropriate to your grade.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
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 t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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, April 16, 2025 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Spring Migration Bird Walk

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Springbrook Nature Center! Springtime is most birders’ favorite time of year in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are si...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Springbrook Nature Center! Springtime is most birders’ favorite time of year in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are singing and migrating birds are pouring through.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Volunteen Program (grades 6-12)

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

Students in grades 6-12 may volunteer to work up to six hours in the Youth Department this spring as a VolunTeen. After you register, you’ll receive instructions on how to choose t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Baby/Toddler Sign Time (geared to ages 1-4)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Sign language can help your baby or toddler communicate before they can talk, or you can use it to enhance their language skills. Come learn basic signs you and your little one can...

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

Sign language can help your baby or toddler communicate before they can talk, or you can use it to enhance their language skills. Come learn basic signs you and your little one can learn to use through books, songs, and play.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

DIY Magnet Poetry (grades 6-12)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Get creative and unleash your inner poet! You’ll have the opportunity to craft your own magnetic poetry kit to take home and enjoy. Registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Get creative and unleash your inner poet! You’ll have the opportunity to craft your own magnetic poetry kit to take home and enjoy. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
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 t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Ladies Night Out: BINGO!

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Itasca Community Library are hosting their popular Ladies’ BINGO Party to benefit the Itasca Food Pantry. Please bring non-perishable food items, household produ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

The Friends of the Itasca Community Library are hosting their popular Ladies’ BINGO Party to benefit the Itasca Food Pantry. Please bring non-perishable food items, household products, or personal hygiene products. Win fabulous prizes!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

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

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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 baby animals including sensory bins, games, and a craft. Registration is required. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Families/All Ages" group.

Family BINGO (for families)

Tuesday, April 29, 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
Event Details:

Join us for a night of BINGO, prizes, and fun. Separate registration is required for each session.

Open
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: 14
Event Details:

Join us for a night of BINGO, prizes, and fun. Separate registration is required for each session.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
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 t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Paper Airplane Tournament (grades K-5)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School
Event Details:

Ready, set, soar! Learn the art of folding different paper airplanes and test your airplane creations in a series of exciting challenges. Registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Ready, set, soar! Learn the art of folding different paper airplanes and test your airplane creations in a series of exciting challenges.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Families/All Ages" group.

Family LEGO Build (for families)

Tuesday, May 6, 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
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Join us for an hour of building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. Separate registration is required for each session.

Open
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: 39
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Join us for an hour of building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. Separate registration is required for each session.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
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 t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.