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This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

Full of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a lifelong love of reading!

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

Full of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a lifelong love of reading!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

BabyTales

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Hub Open House

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults

All Ages | DROP-IN

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-IN

Staff Institute Day - Library Closed

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District

The library is closed for Staff Institute Day.

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Description:

The library is closed for Staff Institute Day.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sensory Shenanigans

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families

Ages 0-10 | DROP-IN

Come and join the fun with a collection of sensory activities that will spark your child's curiosity! They'll get to use all five senses while they play and explore.

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Ages 0-10 | DROP-IN

Come and join the fun with a collection of sensory activities that will spark your child's curiosity! They'll get to use all five senses while they play and explore.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Clothing and Textile Drive

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room C at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Drive-through Clothing & Textile Collection Drive @ Grayslake Library
Limit of 3 Bags per car

It's Earth Month! 

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Drive-through Clothing & Textile Collection Drive @ Grayslake Library
Limit of 3 Bags per car

It's Earth Month! 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Music and Movement

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

Let’s boogie! Singing is a fun and easy way for young children to learn about language. Enjoy singing and dancing with new songs each week and some old favorites.

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

Let’s boogie! Singing is a fun and easy way for young children to learn about language. Enjoy singing and dancing with new songs each week and some old favorites.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Climate in Crisis

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

The increasing climate crisis is substantially impacting mental health, causing climate anxiety, depressive symptoms, and ecological grief.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

The increasing climate crisis is substantially impacting mental health, causing climate anxiety, depressive symptoms, and ecological grief.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trivia Night: Colors Edition

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your friends and see if you can earn the title of Library Trivia Champ!

The rules are simple:

Register here. Teams are limited to a group of 4 or fewer. Only 1 person has to register for the team. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends and see if you can earn the title of Library Trivia Champ!

The rules are simple:

Register here. Teams are limited to a group of 4 or fewer. Only 1 person has to register for the team. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Early Childhood Resource Fair

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, Families

Families, Ages 5 & Under | DROP-IN

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Families, Ages 5 & Under | DROP-IN

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Swedish Death Cleaning

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Join Certified Professional Organizer Kelly Brask for an insightful and practical presentation on Swedish death cleaning, a mindful approach to downsizing and decluttering.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Certified Professional Organizer Kelly Brask for an insightful and practical presentation on Swedish death cleaning, a mindful approach to downsizing and decluttering.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mental Health First Aid Training

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. Learners receive their training during a 7-hour, Instructor-led, in-person session.

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. Learners receive their training during a 7-hour, Instructor-led, in-person session.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pokémon Club

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Embark on an electrifying journey through the world of Pokémon! Unleash your inner trainer as you delve into lively discussions, trade coveted cards, and engage in thrilling battles with friends!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embark on an electrifying journey through the world of Pokémon! Unleash your inner trainer as you delve into lively discussions, trade coveted cards, and engage in thrilling battles with friends!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Free Comic Book Day

All Day
Lobby/Kent's Place at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Pow!! Bang!!! Kaboom!! Get free comics at the library!!!

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Lobby/Kent's Place
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Pow!! Bang!!! Kaboom!! Get free comics at the library!!!

This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Art & Adventures: Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Early Elementary, Tween, Teens

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween, Teens
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Event Details:

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sweet Celebrations: Honoring Moms Everywhere

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to treat the special women in our lives.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to treat the special women in our lives.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Kite Flying

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of kite flying at Gelatin Park in Grayslake, hosted by the library! This event is perfect for adults looking to enjoy the outdoors, unwind, and try something new.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of kite flying at Gelatin Park in Grayslake, hosted by the library! This event is perfect for adults looking to enjoy the outdoors, unwind, and try something new.

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Youth Chess Club

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all aspiring chess masters! Are you ready to make your moves with strategy and skill? Join us as we come together to challenge ourselves, sharpen our minds, and build lasting friendships.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring chess masters! Are you ready to make your moves with strategy and skill? Join us as we come together to challenge ourselves, sharpen our minds, and build lasting friendships.

This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.

Crafting with Love for Mother's Day

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary

Get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day! Design and create a personalized gift using a laser cutter, in the Maker Space.

Register for only one session.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Early Elementary
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day! Design and create a personalized gift using a laser cutter, in the Maker Space.

Register for only one session.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun. For anyone 7th grade and up.  

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun. For anyone 7th grade and up.  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Laser Cutting Project - Acrylic Necklace

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use the library's Epilog laser cutter to make a fun design you can take home!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the library's Epilog laser cutter to make a fun design you can take home!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

PAWS to Read

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween

Paws for Reading!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Candlelight Concert with Liz Berg

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Liz Berg performs classics from all decades of pop and rock solo/acoustically. Discover why she is one of the most in
demand performers in our area 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Liz Berg performs classics from all decades of pop and rock solo/acoustically. Discover why she is one of the most in
demand performers in our area 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

PAWS to Read

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:15pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween

Paws for Reading!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!