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Poisoner's Afternoon Tea

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Scientist and educator Neil Bradbury uses a unique combination of science, true crime, and murder mystery to discuss the cultural role of teatime favorites (such as scones and Dund...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 66
Event Details:

Scientist and educator Neil Bradbury uses a unique combination of science, true crime, and murder mystery to discuss the cultural role of teatime favorites (such as scones and Dundee cake) in murder.

group of people chatting

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
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 t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
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.

People playing a board game

Board Game Night

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
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 remaind...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
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!

How to Code a Sandcastle book cover

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: 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.

Pizza Day Party (grades K-5)

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School
Event Details:

Celebrate National Pizza Day by making your own bagel and dessert pizzas and drawing your own dream pizza while listening to a pizza story. Registration is required. 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Celebrate National Pizza Day by making your own bagel and dessert pizzas and drawing your own dream pizza while listening to a pizza story. Registration is required. 

Cover of the novel The Giver of Stars

Evening Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southeast Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The February book is The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. Books are available one month before the discussion.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Southeast Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

The February book is The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. Books are available one month before the discussion.

group of people chatting

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
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 t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
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.

picture of someone painting on a sketchbook

Knit & Craft Club

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southeast Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 fu...

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Southeast 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!

Drop-In Baby Time (geared to ages 6-18 months)

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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

Cancelled
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. 

Bagpiping Chicago

The History & Sounds of Bagpipes

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
History, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the rich history of bagpipes, one of the world’s oldest currently played musical instruments. Dressed in full regalia, J. Kevin Chapman will give a stirring interactive demon...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 89
Event Details:

Learn the rich history of bagpipes, one of the world’s oldest currently played musical instruments. Dressed in full regalia, J.

Lego bricks

Family LEGO Build (for families)

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Families/All Ages
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 sessio...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
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. 

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Southeast Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Southeast 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.

Craft supplies

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

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

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

group of people chatting

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
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 t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
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.

group of crafty people

Knit & Craft Club

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southeast Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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!

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Southeast Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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!

White House with Hearts

Presidential Marriages and Romances

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events, History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join historian Tom Emery for an entertaining look at the marriages, romances, and love lives of the presidents. From the famous to the lesser known, he’ll cover the successes and f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 90
Event Details:

Join historian Tom Emery for an entertaining look at the marriages, romances, and love lives of the presidents. From the famous to the lesser known, he’ll cover the successes and failures of presidential romances.

Teen Book Boxes (grades 6-12)

All Day
Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Teens
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. Register by the 8th of each month, ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
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.

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

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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

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 needed. 

The Women

Beyond the Library Book Discussion

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The March book is The Women by Kristin Hannah. Books are available one month before the discussion. This book discussion takes place at Fox & Turtle Restaurant. Registrati...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

The March book is The Women by Kristin Hannah. Books are available one month before the discussion. This book discussion takes place at Fox & Turtle Restaurant. Registration is required.

Fox & Turtle Restaurant

Trivia Night

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
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. 

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. 

group of people chatting

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults
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 t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
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.

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

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

STEAM Stories (ages 4-8 with a caregiver)

Thursday, March 13, 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: 15
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.

photo of Academy Award

Losing at the Oscars (Virtual)

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

NOTE: This program is on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in the reminder email one day before the program.Reminisce on past Oscar seasons by spending time with all the fabulou...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

NOTE: This program is on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in the reminder email one day before the program.