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Minecraft landscape

Minecraft Club (grades 3-6)

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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:

Do you yearn for the mines? Join our Minecraft Club to make friends, collaborate, and complete challenges together in a shared world.

Lego bricks

Family LEGO Build (for families)

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
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:

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

Steve Burns from Blues Clues

Illinois Libraries Present: Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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: bit.ly/ILPSteveBurns

Movie poster of The Hundred-Foot Journey

Afternoon at the Movies: The Hundred-Foot Journey

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

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

Join us for an afternoon of unforgettable stories that celebrate the power of chosen family—the people we connect with, lean on, and call our own.

The Secret Life of Bees movie poster

Afternoon at the Movies: The Secret Life of Bees

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

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

Join us for an afternoon of unforgettable stories that celebrate the power of chosen family—the people we connect with, lean on, and call our own.

Marissa Bode, Nessa Rose, from Wicked

Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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: bit.ly/ILPMarissaBode

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Minecraft Club (grades 3-6)

4:00pm–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:

Do you yearn for the mines? Join our Minecraft Club to make friends, collaborate, and complete challenges together in a shared world.

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.

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 fall as a VolunTeen.

Family LEGO Build (for families)

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:

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

Family BINGO (for families)

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:

Join us for a night of BINGO, prizes, and fun. A separate registration is required for each session.

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.

Out of this World Celebration (for families)

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:

World Space Week is October 4-10, 2025. While the theme is "living in space," we'll also have activities about our solar system. Fun for the whole family!

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.

Rubber Duck Cosplay Contest Duck Pick-Up Begins (all ages)

All Day
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Event Details:

Enjoy our mini art show? Now it’s time to play duck dress-up! Artists of all ages are welcome to decorate a rubber duck based on a beloved character or an original design.

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 fall as a VolunTeen.

Family LEGO Build (for families)

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:

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

Haunted Birdhouses (grades 6-12)

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

We’ll provide the birdhouse and the materials like paint, spider webbing and creepy extras; you provide the creativity needed to decorate your own haunted birdhouse.

Pumpkin Painting (all ages)

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a cozy, creative way to celebrate the season? Join us and decorate pumpkins—no pumpkin carving required! Dress for a mess. 

Rubber Duck Cosplay Contest Last Day Duck Drop-Off (all ages)

All Day
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Event Details:

Enjoy our mini art show? Now it’s time to play duck dress-up! Artists of all ages are welcome to decorate a rubber duck based on a beloved character or an original design.

Intro to Procreate on iPad

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of creating digital art with Procreate on the iPad! We’ll cover essential tools, techniques, and tips to get you started. To participate, bring an iPad with Procreate installed and an Apple Pencil. Just want to watch?

Tween Game Night (grades 3-6)

6:30pm–7:30pm
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:

Are you over Monopoly and Candy Land? Come play games aimed at your age and ability level, like Telestrations and more!

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.

Newbery Notables and Wearables (grades 3-7)

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

Miss Kelly's Newbery term is almost over. What books did you read this year (published in 2025) that she needs to read, too? Bring a list of your favorite titles.

Family LEGO Build (for families)

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:

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

Family BINGO (for families)

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Join us for an hour of BINGO, prizes, and fun. A separate registration is required for each session.

Painting Pop-in (all ages)

10:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. to paint your own ceramic teddy bear bank. No registration is required, and while supplies last.   

Diamond Painting (grades 6-12)

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

Relax and create dazzling designs using tiny, colorful “diamonds.” This art form is beginner-friendly and incredibly satisfying! 

Close at 5 p.m.

5:00pm–5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/27–11/28
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library