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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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Walking Chicago's Coast

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: https://aapld.zoom.us/webinar/regi

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.

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.

Making Mocktails

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please note: This is a virtual event. Please register for the Zoom link.

Pout-Pout Fish Storytime (geared to ages 2-5 with a caregiver)

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

Did you see the Pout-Pout Fish movie, or do you just love the Pout-Pout books? Enjoy a storytime and craft all around the Pout-Pout characters

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
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and more. No registration is needed. 

Minecraft Club (grades 2-6)

4:15pm–5:30pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East 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.

Evening Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read & discuss The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick. Books are available one month before the discussion.

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 with a caregiver)

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.

Sign Language for Kids (grades 1-5)

4:15pm–5:15pm
Kids, Grade School
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month learn signs on a different theme through a book, games, and practice with your peers. You’ll also learn tricks for remembering the signs.

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
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and more. No registration is needed. 

Friends of the Library Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that helps support the work of the library. We organize Dine Out with Friends, Ladies Night Out: BINGO!, and more. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every other month.

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.

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.

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 & discuss Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten. Books are available one month before the discussion. This book discussion takes place at Fox & Turtle Restaurant. Registration is required. 

Dine Out with the Friends

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

Support a great cause while enjoying a delicious meal at Buona Beef! Join us for our Dine to Donate event, where 20% of your meal purchase will go directly to the Friends of the Itasca Community Library.

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!

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. 

Chess Club (ages 5-17)

4:15pm–5:00pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime 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.

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

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

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.

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.