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Winter Carnival (For Families)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

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

Drop by the library for some cozy indoor fun at our third annual Winter Carnival! Enjoy games, crafts, and prize drawings, along with a Pete the Cat Meet & Greet from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Painted ceramic s'more box

Painting Pop-In (All Ages)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
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
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 2:00-4:00 p.m. to paint your own ceramic s’more box. No registration is needed, and while supplies last. 

jazz quartet

Jazz for the Generations with Planet Flippo

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

A collection of extraordinary arrangements from the 60s to the present with something familiar for every listener.

Bingo board in pink and blue

Family BINGO (All Ages)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a lively night of BINGO! The rules change each round, and there are plenty of opportunities to win fun prizes. 

Person holding a bingo card up toward the camera

Ladies Night Out: BINGO!

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

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

The Friends of the Itasca Community Library are thrilled to bring back their popular Ladies’ BINGO Party in support of the Itasca Food Pantry! Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food, household items, or personal care products.

Author R.L. Stine

Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

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

Please note: This is a virtual event. Use this link to register for the event: https://bit.ly/ILPStine

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Winter Carnival (For Families)

1:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
General Events
Open
Registration 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: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop by the library for some cozy indoor fun at our third annual Winter Carnival! Enjoy games, crafts, and prize drawings, along with a Pete the Cat Meet & Greet from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

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

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Storytime
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 is needed. 

Painting Pop-In (All Ages)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
Arts & Crafts
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
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 2:00-4:00 p.m. to paint your own ceramic s’more box. No registration is needed, and while supplies last. 

Family LEGO Build (All Ages)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
General Events
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 Jungle.

English Conversation Group

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
General Events
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.

Board Game Night

7:00pm–8:45pm
Adults
General Events
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!

Drop-In Baby Time (geared to ages 0-18 months with a caregiver)

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Storytime
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 is needed.

Jazz for the Generations with Planet Flippo

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Performance
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

A collection of extraordinary arrangements from the 60s to the present with something familiar for every listener.

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

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Storytime
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 is needed. 

Family BINGO (All Ages)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
General Events
Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a lively night of BINGO! The rules change each round, and there are plenty of opportunities to win fun prizes. 

Evening Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read & discuss The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Books are available one month before the discussion. 

English Conversation Group

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
General Events
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.

Crafters Anonymous

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East 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! Pick up that old project or try something new! Crafters Anonymous is a welcoming space to knit, bead, craft, or experiment with whatever sparks your creativity.

Last Day of Winter Reading Challenge: Read S'more Books!

All Day
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens
Event Details:

Saturday, January 31 is your last chance to pick up your prizes!

VolunTeen Program (Grades 6-12)

All Day
Teens
General Events
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.

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

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Storytime
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 is needed. 

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

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

English Conversation Group

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
General Events
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.

Gel Plate Printing

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the fun of gel plate printing! Learn simple techniques for using these versatile plates and experiment with colors, textures, and layers to create your own unique custom prints to take home.

Drop-In Baby Time (geared to ages 0-18 months with a caregiver)

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Storytime
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 is needed.

Crafters Anonymous

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up that old project or try something new! Crafters Anonymous is a welcoming space to knit, bead, craft, or experiment with whatever sparks your creativity.

Valentine's Day Cupcake Decorating (Grades 6-12)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

With different decorating tips and tricks, you will learn how to decorate cupcakes in different ways in time for Valentine’s Day. Take home three decorated cupcakes! 

Beyond the Library Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read & discuss Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate. Books are available one month before the discussion. This book discussion takes place at Fox & Turtle Restaurant. Registration is required. 

Toddler Olympics (geared to ages 1-4 with a caregiver)

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use your fine and gross motor skills to sort colored pom poms, run a relay, and more! Earn medals and become a Toddler Olympian.