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Sweet Treats of the Midwest

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
General Events, History
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events, History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 81
Event Details:

Join author and food enthusiast Amy Gail Hansen as she uncovers the fascinating history of four desserts all originating in the Midwest, from Bertha Palmer’s brownie to the invention of the Twinkie, from the birth of Rice Krispie Treats&

This event is in the "Teens" group.

VolunTeen Program (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: 10
Event Details:

Students in grades 6-12 may volunteer to work up to six hours in the Youth Department this winter as a VolunTeen.

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:

Join us for stories, songs, and more. No registration is needed. 

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

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. 

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
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Making with Creativebug: Part 1

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

We’ll follow along with a Creativebug instructor and make our very own stitched envelope journal in this two-part series.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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: 10
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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: 9
Event Details:

Read & discuss The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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. 

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Navigating the Newest iPhone Update

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Did you wake up to find your iPhone has updated and looks completely different? Not to fear, this class will cover the latest iOS update, its newest features, and how to find necessary information.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Making with Creativebug: Part 2

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

We’ll follow along with a Creativebug instructor and make our very own stitched envelope journal in this two-part series.

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 "Families/All Ages" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poisoner's Afternoon Tea

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Scientist and educator Neil Bradbury uses a unique combination of science, true crime, and murder mystery to discuss the cultural role of teatime favorites (such as scones and Dundee cake) in murder.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Board Game Night

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Adults
General Events
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Itasca Community Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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!

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
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.

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

Pizza Day Party (grades K-5)

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: 6
Event Details:

Celebrate National Pizza Day by making your own bagel and dessert pizzas and drawing your own dream pizza while listening to a pizza story. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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: 13
Event Details:

The February book is The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. Books are available one month before the discussion.