Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

STEAM Stories (ages 4-8 with a caregiver)

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Easy as Pie: A Pi Day Storytime (geared to ages 6 & under)

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Arts & Crafts, General Events, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

March 14 (or 3/14) is Pi Day! Join us for stories, songs, and a craft in celebration of Pi Day, an event to honor the magic and mystery of pi. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Volunteen Program (grades 6-12)

All Day
Teens
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Students in grades 6-12 may volunteer to work up to six hours in the Youth Department this spring as a VolunTeen.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Homeschool STEAM Meetup (grades K-5)

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, Grade School
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for STEAM-based activities geared to elementary age levels. We'll do an art project and take part in challenges appropriate to your grade.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Families/All Ages" group.

Family BINGO (for families)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us for a night of BINGO, prizes, and fun. Separate registration is required for each session.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Board Game Night

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Potion Making (grades K-5)

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Grade School
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Calling all fans of wizardry and magic! Join us for an afternoon of experimenting with unique ingredients and crafting magical concoctions. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Newbery News and Reviews (grades 3-7)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Have you heard of the Newbery Award for children's literature? Itasca has the honor of having a Newbery Committee member this year, Miss Kelly! Join her as she talks about the latest books coming out.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Blood Drive with Versiti

2:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

Help save lives by participating in our upcoming blood drive. Blood donations are vital for medical treatments, surgeries, and emergency care. Your donation can make a difference for patients in need. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Raina Telgemeier Midday Book Release (grades 3-8)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Are you a big Raina Telgemeier fan, author of Smile, Sisters, Guts, and more? So are we!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Families/All Ages" group.

Family LEGO Build (for families)

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Join us for an hour of building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. Separate registration is required for each session.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Families/All Ages" group.

Upcycled Cinderella by Bright Star Touring Theatre (all ages)

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families/All Ages
General Events, Performance
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 144
Event Details:

Join us for a hilarious, eco-friendly take on the classic fairy tale, Cinderella, presented by Bright Star Theatre, a national touring theatre company based in North Carolina. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoon at the Movies: A League of Their Own

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Let’s celebrate the start of baseball season by watching A League of Their Own! This baseball classic stars Tom Hanks and Geena Davis and is the perfect way to usher in baseball season. Snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Book Boxes (grades 6-12)

All Day
Teens
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Finding your next great read just got easier! Teens can subscribe to our monthly book boxes to get a book customized to their reading interests.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

STEAM Stories (ages 4-8 with a caregiver)

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Homeschool STEAM Meetup (grades K-5)

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, Grade School
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for STEAM-based activities geared to elementary age levels. We'll do an art project and take part in challenges appropriate to your grade.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Board Game Night

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spring Migration Bird Walk

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Springbrook Nature Center! Springtime is most birders’ favorite time of year in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are singing and migrating birds are pouring through.