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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 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

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
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Empowerment Doll Workshop

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Teaching Artist and Doll Maker Victoria Reeves for crafting and community.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

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

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Arts & Crafts
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! Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Book Boxes (entering grades 6-12)

All Day
Teens
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register by Thursday, June 5 to receive boxes in June & July 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit & Craft Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East 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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover (geared to ages 3 through entering grade 4)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

You can’t spend the night at the library, but your stuffed animal can! Bring your stuffed friend to a special storytime on Friday, then leave your stuffie at the library for an overnight sleepover full of fun and hijinks.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Volunteen Program (entering grades 6-12)

All Day
Teens
General Events
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

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
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families/All Ages" group.

Chicago Ice Cream Truck Summer Reading Club Kickoff Party (all ages)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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:

Kick off this year’s summer reading club with games, crafts, and a free ice cream from Chicago Ice Cream Truck! Drop in anytime between 6:00-8:00 p.m. and join the celebration.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beyond the Library Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read & discuss Lock Every Door by Riley Sager. Books are available one month before the discussion. This book discussion takes place at Fox & Turtle Restaurant. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cosmic Canvas (entering grades 6-12)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you an astronomy fan, or do you just like to paint? We’ll talk about nebulae, observe and wonder, and paint a space where stars are born. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trivia Night

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
General Events
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 Tree Guys Pizza Pub is highly encouraged. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Speech, Teach, and Play (geared to ages 2-6 with a caregiver)

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is your little one struggling with speech? Come (with your child) to this session to learn some tips on how to encourage their vocabulary through play. Tips backed up a certified Speech and Language Pathologist.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wildly Coexisting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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:

Take a deep dive into our local wildlife and learn practical ways to coexist safely.

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.

Drop-In Family LEGO Build (for families)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Join us and build LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library afterward. No registration needed. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The History of the Circus

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
History
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

William Pack takes you on a fantastical journey through the history of the Circus. You’ll hear stories of triumph, disaster, and the grand adventure of traveling.

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

Cardboard City Showdown (entering grades 1-5)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
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.