Upcoming Events

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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

musicians with musical instruments

Character Fleadh

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

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

Since 2008, Character Fleadh has honored Celtic traditions while forging
its own path. The band’s spirited approach to traditional Irish and
Scottish folk music is exuberant, sophisticated, and full of… character.

Two kids in a lit up blanket fort

Blanket Fort Night (for families)

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

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

Come listen to a story and build a blanket fort to read in with your family! We’ll bring the books, flashlights, and snacks; you bring the blankets, sheets, tablecloths, and pillows to make your epic fort.

St Patrick's Day clover, hat, date, and bucket of gold

St. Patrick's Day Celebration (grades K-5)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

Kids, Grade School
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hunt around the library for gold “coins,” make a rainbow craft, and participate in more St. Patrick’s Day themed activities.

Author Percival Everett

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Thursday, March 19, 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/ILPPercivalEverett

Author Cristina Henríquez

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thursday, April 16, 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/ILPCristinaHenríquez

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30th Anniversary Pokemon Bash (All Ages)

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults
General Events
Cancelled
Closed
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.

Volunteering To-Go: Color a Smile (grades 6-12)

All Day
Teens
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Event Details:

Drop by the Youth Desk and pick up a packet of coloring sheets to decorate for Color A Smile, a nonprofit organization that distributes cheerful drawings to senior citizens, our troops overseas, and anyone in need of a smile. Wh

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 spring as a VolunTeen.

Chess Club (ages 5-17)

4:15pm–5:00pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime 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.

Take & Make Crafts for Teens (grades 6-12)

All Day
Teens
Arts & Crafts
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. No registration is required. 

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: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a night of building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. A separate registration is required for each session. 

Faux Stained Glass (grades 6-12)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Making stained glass at the library?! April Fools! We’re making “faux” stained glass using paint and picture frames. Draw your own simple picture and follow along with your friends as we make this project together.

Closed for Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library

Chess Club (ages 5-17)

4:15pm–5:00pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime 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.

VolunTeen Program (grades 6-12)

All Day
Teens
General Events
Open
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 spring as a VolunTeen.

Take & Make Crafts for Teens (grades 6-12)

All Day
Teens
Arts & Crafts
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. No registration is required. 

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: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a night of building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. A separate registration is required for each session. 

Tuesday, April 21: Your favorite animal

Minecraft Club (grades 2-6)

4:15pm–5:30pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East 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.

Book Bedazzling (grades 6-12)

6:30pm–7:15pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a copy of your favorite book (or pick one from our selection) and transform it into a glittering work of art!

Chess Club (ages 5-17)

4:15pm–5:00pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime 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.

Take & Make Crafts for Teens (grades 6-12)

All Day
Teens
Arts & Crafts
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. No registration is required. 

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: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a night of building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. A separate registration is required for each session. 

Tuesday, May 19: City

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library