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

Peppa Pig Party (geared to ages 2-6)

Monday, May 13, 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:

Celebrate Peppa Pig and her family & friends with a story and craft. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Celebrate Peppa Pig and her family & friends with a story and craft. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trivia Night

Tuesday, May 14, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come meet new people and practice your English-speaking skills. Learning a new language doesn’t have to be hard. The group meets in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Z...

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

Come meet new people and practice your English-speaking skills. Learning a new language doesn’t have to be hard. The group meets in person and on Zoom.

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

Curious Kids: Pets (grades 1-4)

Wednesday, May 15, 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Board Game Night

Wednesday, May 15, 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Can You Beat a Guinness World Record? (grades 6-12)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

How much Jello can you eat in a minute...with chopsticks? Do you know the alphabet forwards...and backwards? Try to beat a Guinness World Record with your friends. Registration is ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

How much Jello can you eat in a minute...with chopsticks? Do you know the alphabet forwards...and backwards? Try to beat a Guinness World Record with your friends. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come meet new people and practice your English-speaking skills. Learning a new language doesn’t have to be hard. The group meets in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Z...

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

Come meet new people and practice your English-speaking skills. Learning a new language doesn’t have to be hard. The group meets in person and on Zoom.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

100 Things to Do in Chicago Before You Die

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It could take a lifetime to experience everything Chicago has to offer. So how do you narrow down your options? Chicago tour guide and author Molly Page shares tips for planning yo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

It could take a lifetime to experience everything Chicago has to offer. So how do you narrow down your options?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come meet new people and practice your English-speaking skills. Learning a new language doesn’t have to be hard. The group meets in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Z...

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

Come meet new people and practice your English-speaking skills. Learning a new language doesn’t have to be hard. The group meets in person and on Zoom.

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

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

Wednesday, June 5, 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.

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 "Families/All Ages" group.

Kona Ice Summer Reading Kickoff Party (all ages)

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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:

Kick off this year’s summer reading club with games, crafts, and a free Kona Ice! Drop in anytime between 6:00-8:00 p.m. and join the celebration. Sponsored by Friends of the Itasc...

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
Event Details:

Kick off this year’s summer reading club with games, crafts, and a free Kona Ice! Drop in anytime between 6:00-8:00 p.m. and join the celebration. Sponsored by Friends of the Itasca Community Library. No registration needed.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.