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Buona Beef

Dine Out with the Friends

All Day 6/17
Off Site

Age Group:

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

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
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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. 

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
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Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events, History
Registration Required
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?

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
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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
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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.

jigsaw puzzle pieces

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

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

Join us for a fun Puzzle Swap event! Whether you’re a puzzle enthusiast or just looking for something new to try, this is the perfect opportunity to trade puzzles, meet fellow puzzle lovers, and refresh your collection.

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Summer Reading Club: Level Up at Your Library

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

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

Cardboard City Showdown (entering grades 1-5)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Grade School
General Events
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is your chance to channel your inner monster and wreak havoc on a cardboard city YOU built! First, help us build an epic city out of recycled cardboard.

Take & Make Crafts for Teens (entering grades 6-12)

All Day
Teens
Arts & Crafts
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. No registration needed. 

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

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Dine Out with the Friends

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

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.  

Family BINGO (for families)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
General Events
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:

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

English Conversation Group

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
General Events
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.

Board Game Night

7:00pm–8:45pm
Adults
General Events
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!

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

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Storytime
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)

4:15pm–5:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
General Events
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. Registration is required. 

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

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
General Events, History
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events, History
Registration Required
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)

10:00am–1:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Arts & Crafts
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)

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Storytime
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)

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
General Events
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:

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

English Conversation Group

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
General Events
Open
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)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens
General Events
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.

Knit & Craft Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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!

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

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Grade School
General Events
Open
Registration Required
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. 

Classic Movie Night: The Hustler

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration Required
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)

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Storytime
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)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Waitlist
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.