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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.  

Mah Jongg

10:30am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Mah Jongg

Family BINGO (for families)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Teens, Families/All Ages
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for a night of BINGO, prizes, and fun. A separate registration is required for each session.

Evening Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Southeast Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

The November book is A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. Books are available one month before the discussion.

CLOSED AT 5 P.M. FOR THANKSGIVING

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Off Site
Description:

The library is closing at 5:00 p.m. for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Silent Reading Hour (grades 6-12)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Do you want a quiet, comfy place to read but also a place to talk with your friends? We’ll chat for the first and last 10 minutes and read for 40 minutes in between. Enjoy snacks and hot chocolate while you read. Registration is required.

English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30. 

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. 

Chris White Jazz Trio Presents: A Charlie Brown Christmas

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Families/All Ages
Performance
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families/All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Experience a bit of nostalgia as The Chris White Trio performs Vince Guaraldi’s complete A Charlie Brown Christmas. This special show will take place in the glow of our 12 holiday trees throughout the library. No registration needed.

Mah Jongg

10:30am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Mah Jongg

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

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth to Preschool
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, cutting, and creating. Dress for a mess! Registration is required.

English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 6-18 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. 

Knit & Craft Club

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

Teen Book Boxes (grades 6-12)

All Day
Teens
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Finding your next great read just got easier! Teens can subscribe to our monthly book boxes to get a book customized to their reading interests.

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. 

Beyond the Library Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Read & discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

Homeschool STEAM Meetup (grades K-8)

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for STEAM-based activities geared to all age levels. We'll do an art project and take part in challenges appropriate to your grade. Registration is required.

Mah Jongg

10:30am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Mah Jongg

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 Fox & Turtle is highly encouraged. 

English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Holiday Cookie Decorating

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Back by popular demand, Julie Norris from The Mrs Mahoopagee Royal Icing Academy will lead us in a festive holiday cookie decorating class. Learn expert techniques to beautify your sugar cookies and leave with your own hand-decorated treats.

Hot Chocolate Stix and Gifts (grades 6-12)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Make edible stir sticks to melt into hot chocolate with a variety of toppings. They work great as gifts! Decorate gift bags as well. Registration is required.