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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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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!

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.

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. 

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!

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.

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. 

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!

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.

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. 

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!

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.

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. 

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!

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.

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. 

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!

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.

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. 

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!

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.

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. 

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!

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.

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.