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A Journey Back: A VR Experience

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 12+ | DROP-IN On behalf of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education,  this engaging and immersive educational experience uses cutting-edge technology to engage bo...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Event Details:

Ages 12+ | DROP-IN

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STEAM Storytime

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN Eureka! Join us for a captivating storytime that brings STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) topics to life. Immerse y...

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

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

A Journey Back: A VR Experience

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 12+ | DROP-IN On behalf of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education,  this engaging and immersive educational experience uses cutting-edge technology to engage bo...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Event Details:

Ages 12+ | DROP-IN

Beginner Sewing - Tweens Only - Bean Bag Frog

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room BC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Learn to use a sewing machine and sew a cute bean bag frog! Parents must fill out a Hub Liability waiver at the start of class for their child to participate. Parents are welcome t...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room BC
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn to use a sewing machine and sew a cute bean bag frog! Parents must fill out a Hub Liability waiver at the start of class for their child to participate. Parents are welcome to stay and help.

Beginner Sewing - Tweens Only - Bean Bag Frog

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room BC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Learn to use a sewing machine and sew a cute bean bag frog! Parents must fill out a Hub Liability waiver at the start of class for their child to participate. Parents are welcome t...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room BC
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to use a sewing machine and sew a cute bean bag frog! Parents must fill out a Hub Liability waiver at the start of class for their child to participate. Parents are welcome to stay and help.

Paranormal Activity of Lake County

Monday, October 14, 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:

Discover the eerie history of Lake County's most haunted locations! Join us for a thrilling journey through local haunted areas, where we'll explore spine-chilling stories and myst...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Discover the eerie history of Lake County's most haunted locations! Join us for a thrilling journey through local haunted areas, where we'll explore spine-chilling stories and mysterious occurrences.

A Journey Back: A VR Experience

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 12+ | DROP-IN On behalf of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education,  this engaging and immersive educational experience uses cutting-edge technology to engage bo...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Event Details:

Ages 12+ | DROP-IN

Make a Fall table topper! We have many fabric styles to choose from including

Beginner Sewing - Fall Table Topper

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and basic quilting techniques to make a Fall Table Topper! (This is a repeat class from October 2023.)  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon reg...

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

Learn how to use a sewing machine and basic quilting techniques to make a Fall Table Topper! (This is a repeat class from October 2023.)  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

Make a Fall table topper! We have many fabric styles to choose from including

Beginner Sewing - Fall Table Topper

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:45pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and basic quilting techniques to make a Fall Table Topper! (This is a repeat class from October 2023.)  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon reg...

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

Learn how to use a sewing machine and basic quilting techniques to make a Fall Table Topper! (This is a repeat class from October 2023.)  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

Painting with Mr. Nash

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Tween
Event Details:

Bring out your inner artist and create a painting with acrylic paint. Instructions and supplies will be provided. Dress for mess!

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring out your inner artist and create a painting with acrylic paint. Instructions and supplies will be provided. Dress for mess!

Make a Fall table topper! We have many fabric styles to choose from including

Beginner Sewing - Fall Table Topper

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:45pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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StoryQuest

Wednesday, October 16, 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

Dice Rollers

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, October 16, 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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Family Storytime

Thursday, October 17, 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
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
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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Books and Brew

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come for a brew (coffee or tea) and stay for a chat!  October's selection: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch  Those are the last words Jason Dessen hears before the kid...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come for a brew (coffee or tea) and stay for a chat! 

October's selection: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 

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BabyTales

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN Snuggle, bounce, and bond with your little one as we share rhymes, songs, and stories to foster language development and a love of reading. Time for f...

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

Coding is a super power

Coding Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Join the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Prior coding experience is optional. Bring your device; any recent C...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Prior coding experience is optional.

A Journey Back: A VR Experience

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 12+ | DROP-IN On behalf of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education,  this engaging and immersive educational experience uses cutting-edge technology to engage bo...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Event Details:

Ages 12+ | DROP-IN

A Journey Back: A VR Experience

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 12+ | DROP-IN On behalf of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education,  this engaging and immersive educational experience uses cutting-edge technology to engage bo...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Event Details:

Ages 12+ | DROP-IN

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Diwali - The Festival of Lights

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

All Ages | Drop In Welcome to the immersive Diwali celebration!  Wear traditional attire such as sarees, lehengas, and kurtas (optional), decorate diyas, create Rangoli, ap...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Event Details:

All Ages | Drop In

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Spooky Crafting

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Ages 4-10 | DROP-IN Drop-in and create some SPOOk-tacular art to prepare for Halloween! Why Craft? Engaging in crafting activities is highly beneficial for kids. It enhanc...

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

Ages 4-10 | DROP-IN

Drop-in and create some SPOOk-tacular art to prepare for Halloween!

Why Craft?

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AARP Safe Driving

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Drivers age 55+ will refresh their driving skills and learn safety tips in this two-day course. Upon completion of both courses you may be eligible to receive an aut...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

 

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Open Playtime

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Ages 0-3 | DROP-IN Join us for an open play time, especially for our littlest patrons!  Drop in to build, play, and make new friends. All children must be accompanied by...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Ages 0-3 | DROP-IN

Join us for an open play time, especially for our littlest patrons!  Drop in to build, play, and make new friends.

All children must be accompanied by parent or guardian