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Baby playdate texture blocks

Baby Playdate: Texture Blocks (0-18 months with a caregiver)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

Kids, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have fun with your little one while creating a craft that builds curiosity, introduces different textures, and strengthens eyesight! Finished blocks are perfect for on-the-go fun.

Brown and white chess board set up

Chess Club (ages 5-17)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

Kids, Grade School, Teens
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School, Teens
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess? Join us for minigames and free play. Chess sets are provided.

Author Cristina Henríquez

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

Please note: This is a virtual event. Use this link to register for the event: https://bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenríquez

Paint colors

Anything but a Brush (grades K-5)

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Meeting Room at Itasca Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, General Events

Age Group:

Kids, Grade School
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a piece of art with unconventional tools, from cotton swabs to plastic forks and more. The only rule is no paintbrushes allowed!

Culvers

Dine Out with the Friends

All Day 4/21
Off Site

Age Group:

Families/All Ages
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families/All Ages
Event Details:

Support a great cause while enjoying a delicious meal at Culvers! Join us for our

Buona Beef

Dine Out with the Friends

All Day 5/12
Off Site

Program Type:

General Events

Age Group:

Families/All Ages
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families/All Ages
Program Type: General Events
Event Details:

Support a great cause while enjoying a delicious meal at Buona Beef! Join us for our Dine to Donate event, where 20% of your meal purchase will go directly to the Friends of the Itasca Community Library.

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Evening Book Discussion

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

Read & discuss The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz. Books are available one month before the discussion.

English Conversation Group

1:00pm–2:30pm
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:

Speaking English doesn’t have to be hard. Intermediate English learners can practice their skills in a friendly, casual group. During the library's renovation, the group will meet on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

Board Game Night

7:00pm–8:45pm
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:

For patrons 18 and older. Come learn the rules of a new board game in a non-stressful environment. Groups will play practice rounds to get the hang of it and then spend the remainder of the night playing the new game!

Sign Language for Kids (grades 1-5)

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

Each month learn signs on a different theme through a book, games, and practice with your peers. You’ll also learn tricks for remembering the signs.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Itasca Community Library

English Conversation Group

1:00pm–2:30pm
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:

Speaking English doesn’t have to be hard. Intermediate English learners can practice their skills in a friendly, casual group. During the library's renovation, the group will meet on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

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.

Drop-In Baby Time (geared to ages 0-18 months with a caregiver)

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Board Game Night

7:00pm–8:45pm
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:

For patrons 18 and older. Come learn the rules of a new board game in a non-stressful environment. Groups will play practice rounds to get the hang of it and then spend the remainder of the night playing the new game!

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.

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.

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.

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.