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

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Kids, Birth to Preschool
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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. 

Workshop

Empowerment Doll Workshop

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Teaching Artist and Doll Maker Victoria Reeves for crafting and community.

Craft supplies

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

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids, Birth to Preschool
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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! Registration is required. 

Colorful Lego bricks

Drop-In Family LEGO Build (for families)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Event Details:

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

red and white circus big top at night

The History of the Circus

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

History

Age Group:

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

William Pack takes you on a fantastical journey through the history of the Circus. You’ll hear stories of triumph, disaster, and the grand adventure of traveling.

Buona Beef

Dine Out with the Friends

All Day 6/17
Off Site

Age Group:

Families/All Ages
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families/All Ages
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.  

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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.

Drop-In Baby Time (geared to ages 0-18 months)

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

We’ll share stories and songs perfect for little ones! No registration is needed. 

Knit & Craft Club

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:

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!

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library

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

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

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. 

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 Tree Guys Pizza Pub is highly encouraged. 

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. 

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.

Super Smash Tournament

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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:

Ready to battle it out on the big screen? Join us for a Super Smash Bros. tournament at the library! Show off your skills, snack between rounds, and compete for bragging rights and prizes for the top 3 winners. All skill levels welcome!

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.

Volunteen Program (entering 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 entering grades 6-12 may volunteer to work up to six hours in the Youth Department this summer as a VolunTeen.

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

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Beyond the Library Book Discussion

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

Read and discuss The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. 

Take & Make Crafts for Teens (entering 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 needed. 

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. 

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!

Drop-In Baby Time (geared to ages 0-18 months)

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

We’ll share stories and songs perfect for little ones! No registration is needed. 

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. 

Turn your Garden into the Perfect B&B for Birds

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:

The right balance of food, water, and shelter will entice a variety of birds to your yard.