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LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30. 

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

Chris White Jazz Trio Presents: A Charlie Brown Christmas

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Families/All Ages
Performance
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families/All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Experience a bit of nostalgia as The Chris White Trio performs Vince Guaraldi’s complete A Charlie Brown Christmas. This special show will take place in the glow of our 12 holiday trees throughout the library. No registration needed.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Knit & Craft Club

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

Everyone who does handwork and wants to share time with like-minded people is welcome to join this fun, casual get-together. Bring whatever you’re working on!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beyond the Library Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Read & discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

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
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Holiday Cookie Decorating

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Back by popular demand, Julie Norris from The Mrs Mahoopagee Royal Icing Academy will lead us in a festive holiday cookie decorating class. Learn expert techniques to beautify your sugar cookies and leave with your own hand-decorated treats.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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!

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26. 

CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1 for the New Years holiday. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 2. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit & Craft Club

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

Everyone who does handwork and wants to share time with like-minded people is welcome to join this fun, casual get-together. Bring whatever you’re working on!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

For centuries, we have known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. Now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the Library Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Southeast Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that helps support the work of the library. We organize Dine Out with Friends, Ladies Night Out: BINGO!, and more. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every other month.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

The History of Elvis Presley

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
History
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 87
Event Details:

Elvis revolutionized popular music when he exploded onto the scene in 1956 with his unique blend of rhythm & blues and country music.

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
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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 "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Knit & Craft Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Southeast 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! Everyone who does handwork and wants to share time with like-minded people is welcome to join this fun, casual get-together. Bring whatever you’re working on!

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

House Plant Swap

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Families/All Ages
General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

Calling all plant parents! Have houseplants you don’t want? Drop off your plants and cuttings at the Adult Desk starting Monday, January 20 and return for the exchange on January 23.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Evening Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Southeast Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

The January book is West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. Books are available one month before the discussion.