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NPO Spotlight: Our House of Hope

All Day 2/17 - 2/28
Lobby/Kent's Place at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event

This month's Non-Profit Spotlight is Our House of Hope. Please stop in and visit our lobby throughout the month for more information on this organization. 

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

This month's Non-Profit Spotlight is Our House of Hope. Please stop in and visit our lobby throughout the month for more information on this organization. 

Legos

Lego Club Sundays

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary

Kids - Ages 4 and up | DROP-IN

Build whatever you like using our Legos and your imagination. Unlock the true master builder inside of you. 

Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Kids - Ages 4 and up | DROP-IN

Build whatever you like using our Legos and your imagination. Unlock the true master builder inside of you. 

Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

Trivia Night: Space Edition

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room ABC 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. 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 23, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
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. 

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Flavors of Lunar New Year

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Adults | REGISTER

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults | REGISTER

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Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Event Details:

Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Programs

Zoom programs require a valid email address and desktop/mobile device with internet connection.

Dice Rollers: One-Shot

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Take part in a fun Dungeons & Dragons one-shot! Please only sign up for either January or February's session so everyone gets a chance to play.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 25, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take part in a fun Dungeons & Dragons one-shot! Please only sign up for either January or February's session so everyone gets a chance to play.

GMS Family Read Night

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District

Families participating in Grayslake Middle School's Family Read Night are invited!  

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Event Details:

Families participating in Grayslake Middle School's Family Read Night are invited!  

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The Mixtape Project

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Learn how to make a cassette tape with your favorite songs on it 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 26, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make a cassette tape with your favorite songs on it 

Yoga

Yoga and Meditation with Kelly

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Practice yoga basics, breath and mindfulness; class will end with a soothing meditation presented by certified yoga instructor, Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary. Please bring a towel and/or mat. Chairs provided 

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice yoga basics, breath and mindfulness; class will end with a soothing meditation presented by certified yoga instructor, Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary. Please bring a towel and/or mat. Chairs provided 

 

Community Art Fair

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 9:00pm
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families

All Ages | DROP-IN

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

All Ages | DROP-IN

D&D at Beer Bazaar

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

Join a band of adventurers at the Beer Bazaar for an epic, tavern-themed D&D one shot!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on March 2, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers at the Beer Bazaar for an epic, tavern-themed D&D one shot!

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite

Chess

Chess Club

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

DROP-IN

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

 

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

DROP-IN

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

 

Community Art Fair Reception Night: Westlake Christian Academy

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event

Families from Westlake Christian Academy are invited to celebrate their students' artwork. 

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Families from Westlake Christian Academy are invited to celebrate their students' artwork. 

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Pages of History: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
The Pages of History book-inspired lecture series is back for USA 250!
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 3, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Pages of History book-inspired lecture series is back for USA 250!
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StoryQuest

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary

Ages 5-10 | DROP-IN

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

Ages 5-10 | DROP-IN

Dice Rollers: Campaign

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join a band of adventurers on an epic, high-seas D&D campaign! Characters will be provided.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 4, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers on an epic, high-seas D&D campaign! Characters will be provided.

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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!

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Family Storytime

Thursday, March 5, 2026 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!

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BabyTales

Thursday, March 5, 2026 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

Community Art Fair Reception Night: Prairieview, Frederick & GMS

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event

Families from Prairieview Elementary, Frederick Intermediate and Grayslake Middle School are invited to celebrate their students' artwork. 

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Families from Prairieview Elementary, Frederick Intermediate and Grayslake Middle School are invited to celebrate their students' artwork. 

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WWII Women Spies

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

In honor of Women’s History Month, discover the extraordinary true stories of two women whose courage changed the course of World War II.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 5, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of Women’s History Month, discover the extraordinary true stories of two women whose courage changed the course of World War II.

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Pokémon Club

Friday, March 6, 2026 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, Tween

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!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 6, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tween
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!

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Art in the Age of AI: A Family Exploration

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults, Families

Ages 8 to 18 | REGISTER

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 7, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8 to 18 | REGISTER