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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. 

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STEAM Stories (ages 4-8 with a caregiver)

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
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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. 

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.

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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 

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. 

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 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.

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.

Mobile Extreme Gaming Bus Session 2 (ages 9-16)

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

Blacklight Painting (entering grades 6-12)

6:30pm–7:30pm
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:

Create vibrant designs that glow under ultraviolet light. You’ll get to choose between painting a canvas or a wooden figurine. Registration is required. 

Closed for Independence Day

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Itasca Community Library

Chess Club (all ages)

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Enjoy playing chess or want to learn how? Join other kids to play and learn. Chess sets provided. Registration is required. 

Drop-In Family LEGO Build (for families)

10:00am–12:00pm
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. 

Supersized Sorry (for families)

10:00am–8:00pm
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:

It’s the classic game of Sorry, with a GIANT twist! Step into the game and move your pieces around a massive board as you compete with friends and family.

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.

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. 

Chess Club (all ages)

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Enjoy playing chess or want to learn how? Join other kids to play and learn. Chess sets provided. Registration is required. 

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. 

Dan Gogh's Color Game (all ages)

1:00pm–2:00pm
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:

Artist-Magician Dan Gogh has a new show that is full of color and excitement with fun challenges along the way. Magic, puppets, and comedy are a part of the fun -- join us on this colorful adventure and let the games begin!

Chess Club (all ages)

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Enjoy playing chess or want to learn how? Join other kids to play and learn. Chess sets provided. Registration is required. 

Teen Escape Room Session 1 (entering grades 6-12)

6:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
General Events
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to have an escape room experience with your friends? Sign up for up to 6 teens per session and see if you can solve our Lego and Locks room. Registration is required. 

Teen Escape Room Session 2 (entering grades 6-12)

7:15pm–7:45pm
Teens
General Events
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to have an escape room experience with your friends? Sign up for up to 6 teens per session and see if you can solve our Lego and Locks room. Registration is required.