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CLOSED AT 5 P.M. FOR THANKSGIVING

All Day
Off Site

The library is closing at 5:00 p.m. for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Off Site
Description:

The library is closing at 5:00 p.m. for the Thanksgiving holiday.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Itasca Community Library

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30. 

Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30. 

Homeschool STEAM Meetup (grades K-8)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens
Event Details:

Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for STEAM-based activities geared to all age levels. We'll do an art project and take part in challenges appropriate to your grade. Regis...

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

Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for STEAM-based activities geared to all age levels. We'll do an art project and take part in challenges appropriate to your grade. Registration is required.

Winter Reading Challenge: There’s Snow Better Time to Read!

12/16/2024 @ 9:00am to 12/24/2024 @ 12:00am
Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens
Event Details:

The library encourages you to read this winter by taking our There’s Snow Better Time to Read! Winter Reading Challenge. Kids and teens in preschool through 12th grade can pick up ...

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

The library encourages you to read this winter by taking our There’s Snow Better Time to Read! Winter Reading Challenge.

STEAM Stories (ages 4-8 with a caregiver)

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
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.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Itasca Community Library

The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26. 

Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26. 

Winter Reading Challenge: There’s Snow Better Time to Read!

12/26/2024 @ 9:00am to 12/31/2024 @ 12:00am
Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens
Event Details:

The library encourages you to read this winter by taking our There’s Snow Better Time to Read! Winter Reading Challenge. Kids and teens in preschool through 12th grade can pick up ...

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

The library encourages you to read this winter by taking our There’s Snow Better Time to Read! Winter Reading Challenge.

Local Author Program (all ages)

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families/All Ages
Event Details:

Meet local author Jeanne Speziale Beauchamp as she reads her new book, Eddie's Pockets. You'll also make a craft and enjoy fun activities related to the book. Copies of Eddie's Poc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Meet local author Jeanne Speziale Beauchamp as she reads her new book, Eddie's Pockets. You'll also make a craft and enjoy fun activities related to the book.

DIY Obstacle Course (grades K-5)

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School
Event Details:

Get out of the house and get active! Drop in any time between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. to design and test out your own obstacle course and other kids' as well. No registration is require...

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

Get out of the house and get active! Drop in any time between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. to design and test out your own obstacle course and other kids' as well. No registration is required.  

CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Itasca Community Library

The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1 for the New Years holiday. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 2. 

Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1 for the New Years holiday. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 2. 

Winter Reading Challenge: There’s Snow Better Time to Read!

01/02/2025 @ 9:00am to 01/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens
Event Details:

The library encourages you to read this winter by taking our There’s Snow Better Time to Read! Winter Reading Challenge. Kids and teens in preschool through 12th grade can pick up ...

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

The library encourages you to read this winter by taking our There’s Snow Better Time to Read! Winter Reading Challenge.

Cricut Creations (for families)

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Event Details:

Did you know we have a Cricut and that you can design all kinds of things? Come see what the Cricut can make and how it works while decorating with pre-printed stickers, participat...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Did you know we have a Cricut and that you can design all kinds of things?

Painting Pop-In (all ages) 

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 1:00-4:00 p.m. to paint your own trinket box. No registration required, and while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 1:00-4:00 p.m. to paint your own trinket box. No registration required, and while supplies last. 

Family LEGO Build: Outer Space (for families)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Join us for a fun night of building space-themed creations that will be displayed in the library. Registration is required.

Open
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Join us for a fun night of building space-themed creations that will be displayed in the library. Registration is required.

Homeschool STEAM Meetup (grades K-8)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens
Event Details:

Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for STEAM-based activities geared to all age levels. We'll do an art project and take part in challenges appropriate to your grade. Regis...

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

Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for STEAM-based activities geared to all age levels. We'll do an art project and take part in challenges appropriate to your grade. Registration is required.

STEAM Stories (ages 4-8 with a caregiver)

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
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.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

Curious Kids: Authors and Illustrators (grades 1-4)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School
Event Details:

Are you curious about the world around you? Have questions you want answers to? Join other kids at this quarterly program, and get your questions answered while also improving your...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Are you curious about the world around you? Have questions you want answers to? Join other kids at this quarterly program, and get your questions answered while also improving your research skills.

Winter Carnival (for families)

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Event Details:

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

Open
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 141
Event Details:

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

Family BINGO (for families)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a night of BINGO, prizes, and fun. Registration is required. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for a night of BINGO, prizes, and fun. Registration is required. 

Animals Rock! (grades K-5)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School
Event Details:

Bring your creativity to this program where you’ll be painting your own animal rocks. Registration is required. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Bring your creativity to this program where you’ll be painting your own animal rocks. Registration is required. 

Homeschool STEAM Meetup (grades K-8)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens
Event Details:

Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for STEAM-based activities geared to all age levels. We'll do an art project and take part in challenges appropriate to your grade. Regis...

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

Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for STEAM-based activities geared to all age levels. We'll do an art project and take part in challenges appropriate to your grade. Registration is required.

Be Mine Storytime (geared to ages 6 & under)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and a craft all about love and Valentine’s Day. Registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and a craft all about love and Valentine’s Day. Registration is required.

Valentine Surprise (for families)

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families/All Ages
Event Details:

It’s Valentine’s Day, and we’d love you to make a surprise craft with us! Registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families/All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

It’s Valentine’s Day, and we’d love you to make a surprise craft with us! Registration is required.

STEAM Stories (ages 4-8 with a caregiver)

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
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.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.