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Chess board set up

Chess Club (Ages 5-18)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

Kids, Grade School, Teens
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.

It's Probably Penny book cover

STEAM Stories (ages 4-8 with a caregiver)

Thursday, December 11, 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
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. 

I Love Lucy

The Making of I Love Lucy

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Adults
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.

flat lay of wrapped gifts, ornaments, and holiday decor

Deck the Gifts: Gift Wrapping Drop-In

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
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
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!

Two smiling marshmallows in a s'more

Winter Reading Challenge: Read S'more Books!

All Day 12/15
Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

The library encourages you to read this winter by taking our Read S’more Books Winter Reading Challenge.

vintage radio

'Tis the Season: Holiday Traditions from Radio's Golden Age

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

History

Age Group:

Adults
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.

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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.

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.

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. 

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!

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! 

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.

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.

Minecraft Club

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.

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.

Rock Painting (Grades K-5)

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Grade School
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your creativity to this fun rock painting session! Paint your favorite animal, a yummy food, or whatever else you can imagine! Dress for a mess.

Show 'N' Tell: Collections (Grades K-5)

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Grade School
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring one of your collections like rocks, bookmarks, trading cards, or Lego creations, and talk up to 5 minutes to show and tell what you brought. You can also bring photos of your collection if it's too big to bring.

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 Fairy Tales.

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.

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. 

Sign Language for Kids (Grades 1-5)

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

This month learn animal signs through a book, games, and practice with your peers. You’ll also learn tricks for remembering the signs and the history of them.

30th Anniversary Pokemon Bash (All Ages)

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of Pokémon thirty years ago with a Pikachu meet and greet, giveaways, costume parade, and more. Catch us leading up to the date for exact times of each event.