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Summer Reading Club: Level Up at Your Library

05/27/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/31/2025 @ 9:00pm
Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages

Level up at Your Library Summer Reading Clubs May 27-July 31 

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Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
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Level up at Your Library Summer Reading Clubs May 27-July 31 

Buona Beef

Dine Out with the Friends

All Day
Off Site
Age Group:
Families/All Ages

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

Blue and pink BINGO card

Family BINGO (for families)

Tuesday, June 17, 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

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

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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
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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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.

People playing a board game

Board Game Night

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

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!

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Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
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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)

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool

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

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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)

Thursday, June 19, 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

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. 

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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. 

Chinese Food

Soup, Eggroll, Stir Fry, and Fried Rice: The Hidden Meanings in Chinese Food

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events, History
Age Group:
Adults

Chinese food is set up in a combination of soup, eggroll, stir fry and rice. What is the order behind the Chinese menu?

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Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events, History
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Event Details:

Chinese food is set up in a combination of soup, eggroll, stir fry and rice. What is the order behind the Chinese menu?

Painting Pop-In (all ages)

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages

Drop in anytime between 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to paint your own ceramic mini flower bowl. No registration needed, and while supplies last.   

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

Drop in anytime between 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to paint your own ceramic mini flower bowl. No registration needed, and while supplies last.   

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

Monday, June 23, 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

Bring the Outside In: Water Play (geared to ages 2-6 with a caregiver)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School

Enjoy activity stations all about water fun including sensory bins, games, and a craft. Registration is required. 

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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:

Enjoy activity stations all about water fun including sensory bins, games, and a craft. Registration is required. 

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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East 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 Pokemon Party (all ages)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens

Get ready, trainers! Dive into the world of Pokémon with activities, games, and crafts inspired by your favorite pocket monsters.

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

Get ready, trainers! Dive into the world of Pokémon with activities, games, and crafts inspired by your favorite pocket monsters.

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Knit & Craft Club

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

By popular demand, we added an evening session. Join us at either one or both! 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!

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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! 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!

Beebot robot

Coding with BeeBot and Osmo (entering grades K-5)

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School

Work in teams on your pre-coding skills with our robot, BeeBot, and fun iPad games with Osmo. We will also have a craft and simple games to play while waiting for your turn. Registration is required. 

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

Work in teams on your pre-coding skills with our robot, BeeBot, and fun iPad games with Osmo. We will also have a craft and simple games to play while waiting for your turn. Registration is required. 

The Hustler movie poster

Classic Movie Night: The Hustler

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an evening of legendary performances and unforgettable stories with our screening of classic films. Enjoy a night of nostalgia and reminisce about old favorites. Snacks will be provided.

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Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of legendary performances and unforgettable stories with our screening of classic films. Enjoy a night of nostalgia and reminisce about old favorites. Snacks will be provided.

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

Monday, June 30, 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

Mobile Extreme Gaming Bus Session 1 (ages 9-16)

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens

The Mobile Extreme Gaming Party Bus will be making a stop at the library this summer! It’s equipped with cutting-edge technology and video games to entertain up to 24 players simultaneously.

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Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Mobile Extreme Gaming Party Bus will be making a stop at the library this summer! It’s equipped with cutting-edge technology and video games to entertain up to 24 players simultaneously.

Mobile Extreme Gaming Bus Session 2 (ages 9-16)

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens

The Mobile Extreme Gaming Party Bus will be making a stop at the library this summer! It’s equipped with cutting-edge technology and video games to entertain up to 24 players simultaneously.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Mobile Extreme Gaming Party Bus will be making a stop at the library this summer! It’s equipped with cutting-edge technology and video games to entertain up to 24 players simultaneously.

Blacklight Painting (entering grades 6-12)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Teens

Create vibrant designs that glow under ultraviolet light. You’ll get to choose between painting a canvas or a wooden figurine. Registration is required. 

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Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create vibrant designs that glow under ultraviolet light. You’ll get to choose between painting a canvas or a wooden figurine. Registration is required. 

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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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.

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

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool

Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, cutting, and creating. Dress for a mess! Registration is required. 

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Registration Required
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.