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Family BINGO (for families)

Tuesday, June 17, 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
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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. Registration is required. 

Chinese Food

Soup, Eggroll, Stir Fry, and Fried Rice: The Hidden Meanings in Chinese Food

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events, History

Age Group:

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

Chinese food is set up in a combination of soup, eggroll, stir fry and rice. What is the order behind the Chinese menu?

Beebot robot

Coding with BeeBot and Osmo (entering grades K-5)

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

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

Work in teams on your pre-coding skills with our robot, BeeBot, and fun iPad games with Osmo. We will also have a craft and simple games to play while waiting for your turn. Registration is required. 

The Hustler movie poster

Classic Movie Night: The Hustler

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

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

Join us for an evening of legendary performances and unforgettable stories with our screening of classic films. Enjoy a night of nostalgia and reminisce about old favorites. Snacks will be provided.

jigsaw puzzle pieces

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

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

Join us for a fun Puzzle Swap event! Whether you’re a puzzle enthusiast or just looking for something new to try, this is the perfect opportunity to trade puzzles, meet fellow puzzle lovers, and refresh your collection.

Bad News Bears movie poster

Classic Movie Night: Bad News Bears

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

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

Join us for an evening of legendary performances and unforgettable stories with our screening of classic films. Enjoy a night of nostalgia and reminisce about old favorites. Snacks will be provided.

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Summer Reading Club: Level Up at Your Library

05/27/2025 @ 9:00am–07/31/2025 @ 9:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

Level up at Your Library Summer Reading Clubs May 27-July 31 

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. Registration is required. 

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. Registration is required. 

Painting Pop-In (all ages)

10:00am–1:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to paint your own ceramic mini flower bowl. No registration needed, and while supplies last.   

Bring the Outside In: Water Play (geared to ages 2-6 with a caregiver)

10:00am–10:30am
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:

Enjoy activity stations all about water fun including sensory bins, games, and a craft. Registration is required. 

Drop-In Pokemon Party (all ages)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

Get ready, trainers! Dive into the world of Pokémon with activities, games, and crafts inspired by your favorite pocket monsters.

Coding with BeeBot and Osmo (entering grades K-5)

3:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Work in teams on your pre-coding skills with our robot, BeeBot, and fun iPad games with Osmo. We will also have a craft and simple games to play while waiting for your turn. Registration is required. 

Mobile Extreme Gaming Bus Session 1 (ages 9-16)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Mobile Extreme Gaming Party Bus will be making a stop at the library this summer! It’s equipped with cutting-edge technology and video games to entertain up to 24 players simultaneously.

Mobile Extreme Gaming Bus Session 2 (ages 9-16)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Mobile Extreme Gaming Party Bus will be making a stop at the library this summer! It’s equipped with cutting-edge technology and video games to entertain up to 24 players simultaneously.

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Itasca Community Library

Chess Club (all ages)

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:

Enjoy playing chess or want to learn how? Join other kids to play and learn. Chess sets provided. Registration is required. 

Drop-In Family LEGO Build (for families)

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

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Join us and build LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library afterward. No registration needed. 

Supersized Sorry (for families)

10:00am–8:00pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

It’s the classic game of Sorry, with a GIANT twist! Step into the game and move your pieces around a massive board as you compete with friends and family.

Chess Club (all ages)

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:

Enjoy playing chess or want to learn how? Join other kids to play and learn. Chess sets provided. Registration is required. 

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. Registration is required. 

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. Registration is required. 

Dan Gogh's Color Game (all ages)

1:00pm–2:00pm
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:

Artist-Magician Dan Gogh has a new show that is full of color and excitement with fun challenges along the way. Magic, puppets, and comedy are a part of the fun -- join us on this colorful adventure and let the games begin!

Chess Club (all ages)

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:

Enjoy playing chess or want to learn how? Join other kids to play and learn. Chess sets provided. Registration is required. 

Choose Your Own Adventure Storytime (entering grades K-3)

10:00am–11:00am
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:

Come listen to the book, Endlessly Ever After, by Laurel Snyder and illustrated by Dan Santat.