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Bring the Outside In: Farm (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 the farm including sensory bins, games, and a craft.

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 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. A separate registration is required for each session.

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: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafters Anonymous

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! Pick up that old project or try something new! Crafters Anonymous is a welcoming space to knit, bead, craft, or experiment with whatever sparks your creativity.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ladies Night Out: BINGO!

7:00pm–8:45pm
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:

The Friends of the Itasca Community Library are excited to host their popular Ladies’ BINGO Party, all in support of the Itasca Food Pantry. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, household goods, or personal hygiene products.

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:

There will not be a session on October 13, but please join us for Ralph’s World Family Concert instead! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Morbid History

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

Originally developed for television, this lighthearted and heartfelt presentation from devoted taphophile (cemetery enthusiast) Lorrisa takes you around the world with spinetingling true tales and bizarre history that you never learned in history

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

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.  

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

Use Your Noodle! Noodle Day Story and Craft (grades K-3)

4:15pm–5:00pm
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:

Listen to a story about noodles and enjoy a craft and game with endless pasta-bilities for fun.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Evening Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The September book is West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. Books are available one month before the discussion.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Volunteering To-Go: Color a Smile (grades 6-12)

All Day
Teens
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Event Details:

Drop by the Youth Desk and pick up a packet of coloring sheets to decorate for Color A Smile, a nonprofit organization that distributes cheerful drawings to senior citizens, our troops overseas, and anyone in need of a smile.

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!

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 "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 required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafters Anonymous

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:

Pick up that old project or try something new! Crafters Anonymous is a welcoming space to knit, bead, craft, or experiment with whatever sparks your creativity.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Vaccination Clinic with Jewel-Osco

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Be ready for flu season and get your shot from a Jewel-Osco pharmacist.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Supporting Our Loved Ones: Tools for Navigating Mental Health Challenges

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
General Events, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Led by mental health professionals from NAMI DuPage, this program offers adults practical tools and compassionate guidance for supporting loved ones through mental health challenges.

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:

There will not be a session on October 13, but please join us for Ralph’s World Family Concert instead! 

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

Monster Sock Puppets (grades K-5)

4:15pm–5:15pm
Kids, Grade School
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for some monstrously good fun! Let your imagination run wild by creating a goofy, spooky, or silly monster sock puppet. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Caribbean Cuisine with Kristyn Slick

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Travel through flavor and story in this Caribbean-inspired cooking class based on the novel Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson.

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 "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 "Families/All Ages" group

Out of this World Celebration (for families)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
General Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

World Space Week is October 4-10, 2025. While the theme is "living in space," we'll also have activities about our solar system. Fun for the whole family!

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

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Castles of Europe

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:

Join avid traveler and librarian Faye Levin-O’Leary for an exploration of the castles that they not only visited but also worked and lived in. Learn about individual castles through fascinating facts, history, and symbols used.