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Upcycled Cinderella by Bright Star Theatre

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Lights, Curtain, Action! Come join us at the Central Park Performance Pavilion where the story of Cinderella will be brought to life using household items, recycled objects, and ph...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Families
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Lights, Curtain, Action! Come join us at the Central Park Performance Pavilion where the story of Cinderella will be brought to life using household items, recycled objects, and physical comedy.

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Cyanotype Fun in the Sun!

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Use the sun's power to create photographs without a camera. Take a beautiful art piece home. Registration is not required. This event will be cancelled in case of cloudy or rain...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Use the sun's power to create photographs without a camera. Take a beautiful art piece home. Registration is not required.

This event will be cancelled in case of cloudy or rainy weather.

 

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Teddy Bear Picnic

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Calling all teddies and their human friends too! Come join us for one last hurrah before summer is over. We’ll sing songs, play games, and of course, enjoy some snacks too!  W...

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Calling all teddies and their human friends too! Come join us for one last hurrah before summer is over.

Candlelight Concert with Yulya Grantova

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

Join us under the stars for a candlelight concert with violinist Yulya Grantova.

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

Join us under the stars for a candlelight concert with violinist Yulya Grantova.

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C is for Caterpillars

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Come meet (and help name) our very own hungry caterpillars! We will be introducing the caterpillars to their new home at the library, reading a story-bet you can't guess which one,...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come meet (and help name) our very own hungry caterpillars! We will be introducing the caterpillars to their new home at the library, reading a story-bet you can't guess which one, and creating a colorful caterpillar craft together.

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Pokémon Walk

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Stop at the library and get a map of the Pokemon Walk route. Walk Central Park and see if you can spot all the Pokemon along the way!  Pikachu returns for a character meet and...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tween, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Stop at the library and get a map of the Pokemon Walk route. Walk Central Park and see if you can spot all the Pokemon along the way!  Pikachu returns for a character meet and greet at 2:30-3:30pm!

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Minni and Me Craft

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids, Adults
Event Details:

What better way to kick off the school year than with an ARTventure? Both minnies and their grownups will get to create a craft of their own. Kids will make some backpack bling whi...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

What better way to kick off the school year than with an ARTventure? Both minnies and their grownups will get to create a craft of their own. Kids will make some backpack bling while grownups fashion a first-day-of-school chalkboard sign.

Dungeon Master Workshop

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Want to run Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know where to start? Join Dungeon Master, Luke, in this two-part interactive workshop! Learn the importance of a session 0, how to keep...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Want to run Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know where to start? Join Dungeon Master, Luke, in this two-part interactive workshop!

Music Therapy for Children

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join this informational session hosted by the Institute for Therapy through the Arts to learn about how music therapy can support your child's needs. The session will describe how ...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 497
Event Details:

Join this informational session hosted by the Institute for Therapy through the Arts to learn about how music therapy can support your child's needs.

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CraftED

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ready to make your room rock? Come create some fabulous door bling that will make all your teammates jealous! We will be crafting a picture book-themed wreath and learning about al...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Ready to make your room rock? Come create some fabulous door bling that will make all your teammates jealous!

The Radio Rewind Show

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

The Radio Players are back! Experience the bygone days of radio. This talented troupe will perform scripts from the 1930’s to the 1950’s.  Listen as they spread the magic of o...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

The Radio Players are back! Experience the bygone days of radio. This talented troupe will perform scripts from the 1930’s to the 1950’s.  Listen as they spread the magic of old-time radio with live sound effects and music.

Inflatable Obstacle Course

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Parking Lot at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of QUIETFEST jumping and playing in a 40-foot inflatable obstacle course!  You can join us for fun and games on the lawn, attend a Hindi storytime and listen...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Families
Program Type: Community Event, Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of QUIETFEST jumping and playing in a 40-foot inflatable obstacle course!  You can join us for fun and games on the lawn, attend a Hindi storytime and listen to cool Jazz.  

 

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Hindi Storytime with The Language Labs

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

What better way to end summer than with a story! The Language Labs will be presenting a Hindi storytime full of books, music, games, and a craft. Come travel with us!  Papa Jo...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

What better way to end summer than with a story! The Language Labs will be presenting a Hindi storytime full of books, music, games, and a craft.

Teen Dice Rollers

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers in an epic Dungeons & Dragons campaign!

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers in an epic Dungeons & Dragons campaign!

Jazz from Planet Flippo Trio

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

Experience the cool vibes of jazz  at our afternoon concert at the library! Sit back, relax, and unwind and embrace the rhythm of the day. Don't miss out on this special music...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Experience the cool vibes of jazz  at our afternoon concert at the library! Sit back, relax, and unwind and embrace the rhythm of the day.

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Fishing Featuring: The Lake County Forest Preserve

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Meet us at Independence Grove for a fishing tutorial with Lake County Forest Preserves.  Kids will be given a fishing pole, lure, and bait to learn the basics of fishing. ...

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Meet us at Independence Grove for a fishing tutorial with Lake County Forest Preserves.  Kids will be given a fishing pole, lure, and bait to learn the basics of fishing.  No experience necessary.  

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Youth Chess Club

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring maestros of the chessboard! Are you prepared to orchestrate your moves in a symphony of strategy and skill? Together, we'll crescendo to victory, forging melod...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring maestros of the chessboard! Are you prepared to orchestrate your moves in a symphony of strategy and skill? Together, we'll crescendo to victory, forging melodies of friendship that resonate throughout the ages.

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Storytime with a Teacher

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Adults
Event Details:

First-day jitters? Shake them off at the library while listening to a friendly kindergarten teacher read a story. Afterward, caregivers can get their first-day questions answered i...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

First-day jitters? Shake them off at the library while listening to a friendly kindergarten teacher read a story.

Chess

Chess Club

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun.  

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun.

 

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Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An occupational therapist from Therapeutic Links will be covering various topics including; large and small motor skill preparation, emotional regulation, sensory processing, postu...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

An occupational therapist from Therapeutic Links will be covering various topics including; large and small motor skill preparation, emotional regulation, sensory processing, posture, and independent self-care skills.

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Pokémon Club

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Kids
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 battle...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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!

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