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This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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 A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson. Books are available one month before the discussion. This book discussion takes place at Fox & Turtle Restaurant. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Trivia Night

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
General Events
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

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.

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

Chess Club (Ages 5-18)

4:15pm–5:00pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess? Join us for minigames and free play. Chess sets are provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Candle Making

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own festive candle to bring warmth to the season! In this hands-on class, you’ll pour a custom candle and decorate the jar with holiday flair, making it a perfect keepsake or gift. Itasca residents only, please.

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)

4:15pm–5:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Making of I Love Lucy

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

Todd Hunt, a nostalgic humorist and Lucille Ball historian, takes you back to the golden age of television, using slides, audio and video clips, to reveal how this classic show was created.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Deck the Gifts: Gift Wrapping Drop-In

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults
General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

Wrap up the holidays at the library! We’ll set out a merry mix of wrapping paper, bows, and tags so you can tackle your gift wrapping in a cheerful, stress-free space. Bring your gifts and enjoy some holiday spirit while you wrap!

This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a Take & Make craft just for teens! Crafts will be available at the Youth Desk beginning on the 15th of each month. While supplies last.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

For many people, the holidays are a time of traditions—and there were plenty of entertaining traditions during the “Golden Age” of radio, from Jack Benny’s annual shopping trips to Lionel Barrymore’s portrayal of Ebeneezer Scrooge.

This event is in the "Families/All Ages" group

Dine Out with the Friends

All Day
Families/All Ages
General Events
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

It’s a win-win! You enjoy a good meal, and Friends of the Itasca Community Library receive a portion of the proceeds. Flyers will be available on our website and at the Adult Desk. Be sure to show the flyer when placing your order.  

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 (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 Flying Things.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blood Drive with Versiti

2:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

Use this link to make an appointment: https://bit.ly/itascaversiti12-18

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library
This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

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

Minecraft Club (Grades 2-6)

4:15pm–5:30pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Minecraft Club to make friends, collaborate, and complete challenges together in the library’s shared world. Bring your own device or play on one of our laptops! If you’re new to Minecraft, we’ll help you get started.

Closed for New Years

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families/All Ages" group

Snowed In: Family Escape Room (For Families)

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
General Events
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families/All Ages" group

Snowed In: Family Escape Room (For Families)

11:00am–11:30am
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
General Events
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.