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Snowed In: Family Escape Room (For Families)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

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

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

Snowed In: Family Escape Room (For Families)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

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

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

Snowed In: Family Escape Room (For Families)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

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

Show off your puzzle solving skills to open a series of locks and beat the winter-themed escape room in time. Sign up for one half-hour time slot for up to 6 people.

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

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool

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

Taste Test: Goldfish (Grades 6-12)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Teens

Taste test a variety of Goldfish flavors and vote on your favorites. Bon appétit!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Taste test a variety of Goldfish flavors and vote on your favorites. Bon appétit!

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

Love the library like we do? Join the Friends of the Itasca Community Library! All you need to do is check out the sign-up form found on the library’s website. It’s that easy.

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

Love the library like we do? Join the Friends of the Itasca Community Library! All you need to do is check out the sign-up form found on the library’s website. It’s that easy.

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

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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!

Open
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!

group of people chatting

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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.

Open
Registration Required
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.

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

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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.

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.

Colleen

Let's Talk Downsizing!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Down-Sizing can be the time to Right-Size. Making sense of a lifetime of possessions doesn’t have to be overwhelming!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Down-Sizing can be the time to Right-Size. Making sense of a lifetime of possessions doesn’t have to be overwhelming!

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

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool

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

Mobile DMV Event

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

The Illinois Secretary of State's mobile Driver Services unit will be at Itasca Community Library on January 12, 2026. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 500 W Irving Park Rd, Itasca, IL.

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

The Illinois Secretary of State's mobile Driver Services unit will be at Itasca Community Library on January 12, 2026. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 500 W Irving Park Rd, Itasca, IL.

Tummy Time Painting (0-18 months with a caregiver)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool

A no-mess art project for babies! Have fun while building core strength. Finished paintings make the perfect keepsake!

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

A no-mess art project for babies! Have fun while building core strength. Finished paintings make the perfect keepsake!

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

Please note: This is a virtual event. Use this link to register for the event:  bit.ly/ILPJonathanEig

Virtual Event
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

Fox & Turtle Restaurant

Trivia Night

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Adults

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, January 14, 2026 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.

Open
Registration Required
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.

Chess Club (Ages 5-18)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens

Enjoy playing chess? Join us for minigames and free play. Chess sets are provided.

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

Enjoy playing chess? Join us for minigames and free play. Chess sets are provided.

Close up of hand with two bead stitched rings

Peyote Stitch Ring Workshop

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the art of bead stitching with guidance from a local artist in this hands-on class. You’ll be introduced to the basics of peyote stitching and create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind ring to take home.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the art of bead stitching with guidance from a local artist in this hands-on class. You’ll be introduced to the basics of peyote stitching and create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind ring to take home.

Take & Make Crafts for Teens (Grades 6-12)

All Day
Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Pick up a Take & Make craft just for teens! Crafts will be available at the Youth Desk beginning on the 15th of each month. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a Take & Make craft just for teens! Crafts will be available at the Youth Desk beginning on the 15th of each month. While supplies last.

STEAM Stories (ages 4-8 with a caregiver)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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. 

Open
Registration Required
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. 

Winter Carnival (For Families)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 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, Adults, Families/All Ages

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

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

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

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

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool

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

Painting Pop-In (All Ages)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Adults, Families/All Ages

Drop in anytime between 2:00-4:00 p.m. to paint your own ceramic s’more box. No registration is needed, and while supplies last. 

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

Drop in anytime between 2:00-4:00 p.m. to paint your own ceramic s’more box. No registration is needed, and while supplies last. 

Family LEGO Build (All Ages)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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

Themed LEGO builds are back! Join us for a night of building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. A separate registration is required for each session.

This session's theme is Jungle.

Open
Registration Required
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:

Themed LEGO builds are back! Join us for a night of building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. A separate registration is required for each session.

This session's theme is Jungle.