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Family Storytime text and 3 kids sitting on piles of books

Drop-In Family Storytime (geared to ages 6 & under)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Kids, Birth to Preschool
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. 

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

Culvers

Dine Out with the Friends

All Day 4/21
Off Site

Age Group:

Families/All Ages
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families/All Ages
Event Details:

Support a great cause while enjoying a delicious meal at Culvers! Join us for our

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Birdhouse Decorating

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint and personalize a wooden birdhouse using provided supplies and
acrylic paints. Create a colorful, functional craft to take home, perfect for
display indoors or as a home for a feathered friend. Itasca residents only,
please.

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. 

Crafters Anonymous

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East 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! Pick up that old project or try something new! Crafters Anonymous is a welcoming space to knit, bead, craft, or experiment with whatever sparks your creativity.

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.

Crafters Anonymous

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

Pick up that old project or try something new! Crafters Anonymous is a welcoming space to knit, bead, craft, or experiment with whatever sparks your creativity.

Terrible Teddies (grades K-5)

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

Get crafty by making your own huggable monstrosity. These teddies are meant to be terrible, so mistakes are part of the fun!

Closed for Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library

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. 

Anything but a Brush (grades K-5)

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, Grade School
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a piece of art with unconventional tools, from cotton swabs to plastic forks and more. The only rule is no paintbrushes allowed!

Crafters Anonymous

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East 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! Pick up that old project or try something new! Crafters Anonymous is a welcoming space to knit, bead, craft, or experiment with whatever sparks your creativity.

Crochet 101

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Crafters Anonymous

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

Pick up that old project or try something new! Crafters Anonymous is a welcoming space to knit, bead, craft, or experiment with whatever sparks your creativity.

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!

Crochet 101

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

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. 

USA Rag Flag

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come craft an American flag with lace, denim, ribbons, and scrap fabric.
Perfect for summer decor or all year round! No two flags will be exactly
alike, but all will have a variety of patterns in reds, whites, and blues

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library

Crafters Anonymous

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East 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! Pick up that old project or try something new! Crafters Anonymous is a welcoming space to knit, bead, craft, or experiment with whatever sparks your creativity.

Crafters Anonymous

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

Pick up that old project or try something new! Crafters Anonymous is a welcoming space to knit, bead, craft, or experiment with whatever sparks your creativity.