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Family LEGO Build (all ages)

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East 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 building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. A separate registration is required for each session. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East 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 building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. A separate registration is required for each session. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online 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
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Online
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Faux Stained Glass (grades 6-12)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Teens

Making stained glass at the library?! April Fools! We’re making “faux” stained glass using paint and picture frames. Draw your own simple picture and follow along with your friends as we make this project together.

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

Making stained glass at the library?! April Fools! We’re making “faux” stained glass using paint and picture frames. Draw your own simple picture and follow along with your friends as we make this project together.

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

Terrible Teddies (grades K-5)

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School

Get crafty by making your own huggable monstrosity. These teddies are meant to be terrible, so mistakes are part of the fun!

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

Get crafty by making your own huggable monstrosity. These teddies are meant to be terrible, so mistakes are part of the fun!

Closed for Easter

All Day
Itasca Community Library
Closing
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Itasca Community Library
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Baby Playdate: Texture Blocks (0-18 months with a caregiver)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool

Have fun with your little one while creating a craft that builds curiosity, introduces different textures, and strengthens eyesight! Finished blocks are perfect for on-the-go fun.

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

Have fun with your little one while creating a craft that builds curiosity, introduces different textures, and strengthens eyesight! Finished blocks are perfect for on-the-go fun.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online 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. During the library's renovation, the group will meet on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Online
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. During the library's renovation, the group will meet 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

Chess Club (ages 5-17)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Storytime 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: Storytime 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTeen Program (grades 6-12)

All Day
Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Teens

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

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Trivia Night

Tuesday, April 14, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online 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. During the library's renovation, the group will meet on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Online
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. During the library's renovation, the group will meet on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board Game Night

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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!

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

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thursday, April 16, 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: https://bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenríquez

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: https://bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenríquez

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

Anything but a Brush (grades K-5)

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School

Create a piece of art with unconventional tools, from cotton swabs to plastic forks and more. The only rule is no paintbrushes allowed!

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

Create a piece of art with unconventional tools, from cotton swabs to plastic forks and more. The only rule is no paintbrushes allowed!

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 (all ages)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East 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 building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. A separate registration is required for each session. 

Tuesday, April 21: Your favorite animal

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East 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 building LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library. A separate registration is required for each session. 

Tuesday, April 21: Your favorite animal

This event is in the "Adults" group

Walking Chicago's Coast

Tuesday, April 21, 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: https://aapld.zoom.us/webinar/regi

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: https://aapld.zoom.us/webinar/regi

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online 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. During the library's renovation, the group will meet on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Online
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. During the library's renovation, the group will meet 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

Minecraft Club (grades 2-6)

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School, Teens

Join our Minecraft Club to make friends, collaborate, and complete challenges together in the library’s shared world. Bring your own device or play on one of our laptops! If you’re new to Minecraft, we’ll help you get started.

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

Join our Minecraft Club to make friends, collaborate, and complete challenges together in the library’s shared world. Bring your own device or play on one of our laptops! If you’re new to Minecraft, we’ll help you get started.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online 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. During the library's renovation, the group will meet on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Online
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. During the library's renovation, the group will meet on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

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

Sign Language for Kids (grades 1-5)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Kids, Grade School

Each month learn signs on a different theme through a book, games, and practice with your peers. You’ll also learn tricks for remembering the signs.

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

Each month learn signs on a different theme through a book, games, and practice with your peers. You’ll also learn tricks for remembering the signs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online 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. During the library's renovation, the group will meet on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Online
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. During the library's renovation, the group will meet on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

This event is in the "Families/All Ages" group

Dine Out with the Friends

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
General Events
Age Group:
Families/All Ages

Support a great cause while enjoying a delicious meal at Buona Beef! Join us for our Dine to Donate event, where 20% of your meal purchase will go directly to the Friends of the Itasca Community Library.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

Support a great cause while enjoying a delicious meal at Buona Beef! Join us for our Dine to Donate event, where 20% of your meal purchase will go directly to the Friends of the Itasca Community Library.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Book Bedazzling (grades 6-12)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Age Group:
Teens

Bring a copy of your favorite book (or pick one from our selection) and transform it into a glittering work of art!

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

Bring a copy of your favorite book (or pick one from our selection) and transform it into a glittering work of art!