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Sensory Shenanigans

Saturday, September 21, 2024 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
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 ...

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.

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Blood Drive

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Give the Gift of Life! Vitalant will be on-site to administer your blood donation during this high time of need.16, and 17-year-olds can donate with a signed parental consent form....

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

Give the Gift of Life! Vitalant will be on-site to administer your blood donation during this high time of need.16, and 17-year-olds can donate with a signed parental consent form.

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Music and Movement

Monday, September 23, 2024 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, Tween, Families
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 wee...

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

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Always Write

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Embrace your love for writing with our sessions featuring discussions on various writing topics, writing prompts, and crafting and sharing your own stories. 

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Embrace your love for writing with our sessions featuring discussions on various writing topics, writing prompts, and crafting and sharing your own stories. 

Kayla Olson

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Purpose of Meeting:

Support group for parents of children with autism

The library neither sponsors nor endorses this event nor the presenting individual(s) or organization(s).
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Support group for parents of children with autism

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BookED

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Free books and snacks: what's not to love? Grab an after-school snack, build your classroom library, and learn about all the fabulous resources at ours! This program is open to ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Free books and snacks: what's not to love?

Learn to use our embroidery machines!

Machine Embroidery 101 - Learn the basics!

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come join this discussion and learn how to use The Hub's two embroidery machines!  We will demonstrate machine use and talk about many different types of projects you can make...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come join this discussion and learn how to use The Hub's two embroidery machines!  We will demonstrate machine use and talk about many different types of projects you can make.

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Trivia Night! Movie Edition

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 h...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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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Pages of History Gen X Edition: Nancy Drew

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Our popular book-inspired lecture series returns, but this time as Pages of History: Gen X Edition! In honor of the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, Growing Up X, we have chos...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Our popular book-inspired lecture series returns, but this time as Pages of History: Gen X Edition!

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Books and Brew After Dark

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a chat and stay for a brew! This month we will be at Beer Bazaar in beautiful downtown Grayslake!  This month's book: The Greatest Beer Run Ever by John "Chick"...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a chat and stay for a brew! This month we will be at Beer Bazaar in beautiful downtown Grayslake! 

This month's book: The Greatest Beer Run Ever by John "Chick" Donohue and JT Malloy 

Lego Free Build Night!

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

AGES 16 + | DROP-IN  Welcome to our inaugural LEGO Building Program for the big kids! Let your creativity soar as you build whatever you can imagine with our LEGO bricks. Y...

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

AGES 16 + | DROP-IN 

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STEAM Explorers - Magnet Science

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

All Ages | Drop In Explore the magic of Magnetism! Join anytime during the session for fun, hands-on projects. Perfect for school-age kids; younger children can participate with...

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

All Ages | Drop In

Explore the magic of Magnetism! Join anytime during the session for fun, hands-on projects. Perfect for school-age kids; younger children can participate with a grown-up. Let's discover together!

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STEAM Explorers - Magnet Science

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

All Ages | Drop In Explore the magic of Magnetism! Join anytime during the session for fun, hands-on projects. Perfect for school-age kids; younger children can participate with...

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

All Ages | Drop In

Explore the magic of Magnetism! Join anytime during the session for fun, hands-on projects. Perfect for school-age kids; younger children can participate with a grown-up. Let's discover together!

Escape To Adventure: Hosted by the Grayslake Library Foundation

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Escape into Adventure: Unlock the Fun and Support Grayslake Area Public Library!  Are you ready for an exhilarating challenge that benefits a great cause? The escape into Ad...

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

Escape into Adventure: Unlock the Fun and Support Grayslake Area Public Library!

Escape To Adventure: Hosted by the Grayslake Library Foundation

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Escape into Adventure: Unlock the Fun and Support Grayslake Area Public Library!  Are you ready for an exhilarating challenge that benefits a great cause? The escape into Ad...

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

Escape into Adventure: Unlock the Fun and Support Grayslake Area Public Library!

NPO Spotlight: A SAFE Place

10/01/2024 @ 9:30am to 10/31/2024 @ 9:00pm
Lobby/Kent's Place at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Our Fall Non Profit Spotlight is : A SAFE PLACE  A Safe Place provides supportive services to Survivors of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking, empowering them to rebui...

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

Our Fall Non Profit Spotlight is : A SAFE PLACE 

A Safe Place Presents: Understanding Teen Domestic Violence

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Participate in an engaging and informative session for adults on dating violence awareness specifically designed to help parents understand and address this critical issue. You wil...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Participate in an engaging and informative session for adults on dating violence awareness specifically designed to help parents understand and address this critical issue.

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StoryQuest

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary
Event Details:

Ages 5-10 | DROP-IN Join us for an engaging story, hands-on crafting, and a nature walk. This event is tailored for school-age children (5 years and older). The stories will be ...

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

Teen Dice Rollers

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers in an epic D&D campaign!

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers in an epic D&D campaign!

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 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
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 develo...

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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PAWS to Read

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Paws for Reading! Unleash the joy of reading with a furry friend! Boost your literacy skills and confidence in a judgement free setting. Reserve your spot for a 15-minute readin...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

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PAWS to Read

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 7:15pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Paws for Reading! Unleash the joy of reading with a furry friend! Boost your literacy skills and confidence in a judgement free setting. Reserve your spot for a 15-minute readin...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

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PAWS to Read

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 7:30pm - 7:45pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Paws for Reading! Unleash the joy of reading with a furry friend! Boost your literacy skills and confidence in a welcoming setting. Reserve your spot for a 15-minute reading ses...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

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PAWS to Read

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 7:45pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Paws for Reading! Unleash the joy of reading with a furry friend! Boost your literacy skills and confidence in a judgement free setting. Reserve your spot for a 15-minute readin...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!