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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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Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
General Events
Virtual Event
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

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. 

English Conversation Group

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

Chess Club (Ages 5-18)

4:15pm–5:00pm
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:

Enjoy playing chess? Join us for minigames and free play. Chess sets are provided.

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. 

Winter Carnival (For Families)

1:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, 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, Adults, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop by the library for some cozy indoor fun at our third annual Winter Carnival! Enjoy games, crafts, and prize drawings, along with a Pete the Cat Meet & Greet from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Family LEGO Build (All Ages)

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:

Themed LEGO builds are back! Join us for a night of building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. A separate registration is required for each session.

This session's theme is Jungle.

English Conversation Group

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

Board Game Night

7:00pm–8:45pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
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!

Family BINGO (All Ages)

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:

Join us for a lively night of BINGO! The rules change each round, and there are plenty of opportunities to win fun prizes. 

English Conversation Group

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

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.

English Conversation Group

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

Valentine's Day Cupcake Decorating (Grades 6-12)

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

With different decorating tips and tricks, you will learn how to decorate cupcakes in different ways in time for Valentine’s Day. Take home three decorated cupcakes! 

Toddler Olympics (geared to ages 1-4 with a caregiver)

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use your fine and gross motor skills to sort colored pom poms, run a relay, and more! Earn medals and become a Toddler Olympian.

Minecraft Club

4:15pm–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:

Join our Minecraft Club to make friends, collaborate, and complete challenges together in the library’s shared world. Bring your own device or play on one of our laptops! If you’re new to Minecraft, we’ll help you get started.

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. 

English Conversation Group

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

Chess Club (Ages 5-18)

4:15pm–5:00pm
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:

Enjoy playing chess? Join us for minigames and free play. Chess sets are provided.

Ladies Night Out: BINGO!

7:00pm–8:45pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Friends of the Itasca Community Library are thrilled to bring back their popular Ladies’ BINGO Party in support of the Itasca Food Pantry! Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food, household items, or personal care products.

Family LEGO Build (All Ages)

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:

Themed LEGO builds are back! Join us for a night of building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. A separate registration is required for each session.

This session's theme is Fairy Tales.

English Conversation Group

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

Board Game Night

7:00pm–8:45pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
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!

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.