Calling all young artists! September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Itasca Community Library would like to celebrate by featuring your artwork on our library cards. Children of preschool age (at least 3 years old) through 12th grade who live in Itasca are eligible to participate. One winning design from each of the following categories will be featured on the library cards: 2nd grade and younger, 3rd-5th grade, and 6th-12th grade. Entry forms and more information about this exciting contest are available at the Circulation Desk or Youth Help Desk at the library.
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Library Closed Labor Day
We will be closed Monday, September 6th and resume regular hours Tuesday, September 7th.
We will be opened Sundays (Labor Day to Memorial Day) from 1-5 p.m.
National Library Card Sign-Up Begins
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month.
Adults and children who sign up for their first Itasca library card will receive a free gift through the month of September. All you need is proof of ID and address showing residency in Itasca.
Free Fun Activites
Check out reading clubs, storytimes, computer classes, and many other programs.
Keep Kids Reading
The more kids read, the better they do in school. Your library has something for every age and interest.
Why Buy When You Can Borrow?
Your public library is a gold mine of books, magazines, DVDs, CDs and other great stuff.
Free@Your Library
We provide computers — and classes — for kids, moms and dads, and grandparents too. Bring the whole family! How many places can you all enjoy together? All for free!!!
New Video Game Collection
Check out our new video game collection in the Youth Services Department! The collection contains games for the Wii, Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo DS systems. Two games may be checked out per library card, and the loan period is one week. Video games are available to Itasca cardholders only and may not be renewed. If you have any video game donations to add to the collection or suggestions for new titles to purchase, please speak with a Youth Services Librarian.
Village’s Chili Cook-off
Sunday, August 29th 12-5pm
Iris Plaza (Maple & Irving Park Rd.)
Rain or shine – Chili will be served
Itasca provides an open competition for cooks to show off their own special chili recipes in one of three categories for cash prizes. Various Itasca officials will choose the top three samples from the meat, vegetarian and poultry categories. The competition and chili tasting is open to all. Click here for more information.