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I Love Lucy

The Making of I Love Lucy

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Todd Hunt, a nostalgic humorist and Lucille Ball historian, takes you back to the golden age of television, using slides, audio and video clips, to reveal how this classic show was created.

flat lay of wrapped gifts, ornaments, and holiday decor

Deck the Gifts: Gift Wrapping Drop-In

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

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

Wrap up the holidays at the library! We’ll set out a merry mix of wrapping paper, bows, and tags so you can tackle your gift wrapping in a cheerful, stress-free space. Bring your gifts and enjoy some holiday spirit while you wrap!

vintage radio

'Tis the Season: Holiday Traditions from Radio's Golden Age

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

History

Age Group:

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

For many people, the holidays are a time of traditions—and there were plenty of entertaining traditions during the “Golden Age” of radio, from Jack Benny’s annual shopping trips to Lionel Barrymore’s portrayal of Ebeneezer Scrooge.

Buona Beef

Dine Out with the Friends

All Day 12/16
Off Site

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

Families/All Ages
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

It’s a win-win! You enjoy a good meal, and Friends of the Itasca Community Library receive a portion of the proceeds. Flyers will be available on our website and at the Adult Desk. Be sure to show the flyer when placing your order.  

The graphic says "Blood Drive: Neighbors Need Neighbors."

Blood Drive with Versiti

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

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

Use this link to make an appointment: https://bit.ly/itascaversiti12-18

photo of author Jonathan Eig

Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

Tuesday, January 13, 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:  bit.ly/ILPJonathanEig

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Holiday Candle Making

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:

Create your own festive candle to bring warmth to the season! In this hands-on class, you’ll pour a custom candle and decorate the jar with holiday flair, making it a perfect keepsake or gift. 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.

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

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

Closed for New Years

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

Doodlebugs (geared to ages 2-5 with a caregiver)

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, cutting, and creating. Dress for a mess!

Tummy Time Painting (0-18 months with a caregiver)

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

A no-mess art project for babies! Have fun while building core strength. Finished paintings make the perfect keepsake!

Peyote Stitch Ring Workshop

6:30pm–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:

Learn the art of bead stitching with guidance from a local artist in this hands-on class. You’ll be introduced to the basics of peyote stitching and create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind ring to take home.

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.

Painting Pop-In (All Ages)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 2:00-4:00 p.m. to paint your own ceramic s’more box. No registration is needed, and while supplies last. 

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.

Doodlebugs (geared to ages 2-5 with a caregiver)

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, cutting, and creating. Dress for a mess! 

Gel Plate Printing

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the fun of gel plate printing! Learn simple techniques for using these versatile plates and experiment with colors, textures, and layers to create your own unique custom prints to take home.

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.

Rock Painting (Grades K-5)

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

Bring your creativity to this fun rock painting session! Paint your favorite animal, a yummy food, or whatever else you can imagine! Dress for a mess.

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.

Show 'N' Tell: Collections (Grades K-5)

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

Bring one of your collections like rocks, bookmarks, trading cards, or Lego creations, and talk up to 5 minutes to show and tell what you brought. You can also bring photos of your collection if it's too big to bring.

Needle-Felted Frogs

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

Learn to create a whimsical, round leapfrog using wool and needle-felting techniques. Please be advised that we will be using sharp utensils for this project. Itasca residents ages 18 and up only, please.

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.

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.

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.

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.