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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.

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. 

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.

Winter Reading Challenge: There’s Snow Better Time to Read!

12/16/2024 @ 9:00am - 12/24/2024 @ 12:00am
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

The library encourages you to read this winter by taking our There’s Snow Better Time to Read! Winter Reading Challenge.

STEAM Stories (ages 4-8 with a caregiver)

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26. 

Winter Reading Challenge: There’s Snow Better Time to Read!

12/26/2024 @ 9:00am - 12/31/2024 @ 12:00am
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

The library encourages you to read this winter by taking our There’s Snow Better Time to Read! Winter Reading Challenge.

Local Author Program (all ages)

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families/All Ages
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Meet local author Jeanne Speziale Beauchamp as she reads her new book, Eddie's Pockets. You'll also make a craft and enjoy fun activities related to the book.

DIY Obstacle Course (grades K-5)

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

Get out of the house and get active! Drop in any time between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. to design and test out your own obstacle course and other kids' as well. No registration is required.  

CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1 for the New Years holiday. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 2. 

Winter Reading Challenge: There’s Snow Better Time to Read!

01/02/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens
General Events
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

The library encourages you to read this winter by taking our There’s Snow Better Time to Read! Winter Reading Challenge.

Cricut Creations (for families)

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

Did you know we have a Cricut and that you can design all kinds of things?

Painting Pop-In (all ages) 

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 1:00-4:00 p.m. to paint your own trinket box. No registration required, and while supplies last. 

Family LEGO Build: Outer Space (for families)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
General Events
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Join us for a fun night of building space-themed creations that will be displayed in the library. Registration is required.

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.

STEAM Stories (ages 4-8 with a caregiver)

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

Curious Kids: Authors and Illustrators (grades 1-4)

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Grade School
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Are you curious about the world around you? Have questions you want answers to? Join other kids at this quarterly program, and get your questions answered while also improving your research skills.

Winter Carnival (for families)

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
General Events
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 141
Event Details:

Drop by the library for some cozy indoor fun at our Winter Carnival! Enjoy games, crafts, prize drawings, and snacks, along with an Elsa Meet & Greet from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Family BINGO (for families)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens, Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

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

Animals Rock! (grades K-5)

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Grade School
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Bring your creativity to this program where you’ll be painting your own animal rocks. Registration is required. 

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.

Be Mine Storytime (geared to ages 6 & under)

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

Join us for stories, songs, and a craft all about love and Valentine’s Day. Registration is required.

Valentine Surprise (for families)

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families/All Ages
Arts & Crafts, General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families/All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

It’s Valentine’s Day, and we’d love you to make a surprise craft with us! Registration is required.

STEAM Stories (ages 4-8 with a caregiver)

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.