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. Bats at the Library Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District Program Type: Social Gatherings, Storytimes Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families Event Details: Ages 3-10 | DROP-IN “Can it be true? Oh, can it be? Yes! – Bat Night at the library!” Enjoy a variety of bat themed activities: including crafts, games, and a scavenger hunt. Fl... 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. Oct 21 2024 Mon Bats at the Library 4:00pm - 6:00pm Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families Program Type: Social Gatherings, Storytimes Event Details: Ages 3-10 | DROP-IN
This event is in the "Adults" group. Gardening Can Be Murder Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District Program Type: Classes and Workshops Age Group: Adults Event Details: With their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites, gardens make an ideal scene for a murder mystery. Join Marta McDowell, a writer, gar... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 21 2024 Mon Gardening Can Be Murder 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Zoom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes and Workshops Event Details: With their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites, gardens make an ideal scene for a murder mystery. Join Marta McDowell, a writer, gardener, and avid mystery reader, in exploring the many ways in which
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Advanced Embroidery Machine Techniques Tuesday, October 22, 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: You've already learned how to use the embroidery machines - so let's kick it up a notch and inspire you further! This demonstration will cover advanced techniques such as app... Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Advanced Embroidery Machine Techniques 6:00pm - 7:15pm Teens, Adults 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: You've already learned how to use the embroidery machines - so let's kick it up a notch and inspire you further! This demonstration will cover advanced techniques such as applique, fringe, and freestanding lace.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Listening Party @ Andy's Records! Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Off Site Program Type: Social Gatherings Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: The Listening Party at Andy's Records Welcome to The Listening Party, where music enthusiasts unite monthly for a captivating musical journey at Andy's Records. Immerse yo... Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue The Listening Party @ Andy's Records! 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Social Gatherings Registration Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: The Listening Party at Andy's Records
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Domestic Violence with A Safe Place Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join us for a teen dating violence prevention program designed for teens. This engaging lesson educates teens about different forms of abuse-physical and verbal as well as learn ho... Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Teen Domestic Violence with A Safe Place 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join us for a teen dating violence prevention program designed for teens. This engaging lesson educates teens about different forms of abuse-physical and verbal as well as learn how to recognize warning signs.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. The recipient of a Newbery Honor, a... Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds 7:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Zoom Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event Event Details: Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Disclaimer(s) Zoom Programs Zoom programs require a valid email address and desktop/mobile device with internet connection.
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. Halloween Parade Wednesday, October 23, 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: Books, giggles, and treats, oh my! Stories and a trick-or-treat costume parade throughout the library. Register for only one session, parent or guardian must remain with child. ... Registration 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. Oct 23 2024 Wed Halloween Parade 6:00pm - 6:30pm Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Books, giggles, and treats, oh my! Stories and a trick-or-treat costume parade throughout the library. Register for only one session, parent or guardian must remain with child.
This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. A Journey Back: A VR Experience Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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... This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 23 2024 Wed A Journey Back: A VR Experience 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tween, Teens, Adults 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. Books and Brews After Dark Wednesday, October 23, 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's book: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch Those are the last words Jason Dessen hears before the kidnapper knocks him unc... Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 23 2024 Wed Books and Brews After Dark 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us for a chat and stay for a brew! This month's book: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
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. Halloween Parade Thursday, October 24, 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, Families Event Details: Books, giggles, and treats, oh my! Stories and a trick-or-treat costume parade throughout the library. Register for only one session, parent or guardian must remain with child. ... Registration 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. Oct 24 2024 Thu Halloween Parade 10:00am - 10:30am Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: Books, giggles, and treats, oh my! Stories and a trick-or-treat costume parade throughout the library. Register for only one session, parent or guardian must remain with child.
This event is in the "Families" group. BabyTales Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Families Event Details: Halloween style, baby can come in costume! Snuggle, bounce, and bond with your little one as we share rhymes, songs, and stories to foster language development and a love of rea... This event is in the "Families" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu BabyTales 11:00am - 11:45am Families Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Halloween style, baby can come in costume!
This event is in the "Kids" group. GAPL at Pumpkin Fest in Central Park Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Off Site Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Kids Event Details: Stop by Central Park at the Grayslake Park District's Annual Pumpkin Fest! Play Plinko for small prizes, get or renew a library card, learn about library programs and enjoy t... Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu GAPL at Pumpkin Fest in Central Park 5:30pm - 7:30pm Kids Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Kids Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Stop by Central Park at the Grayslake Park District's Annual Pumpkin Fest! Play Plinko for small prizes, get or renew a library card, learn about library programs and enjoy the library out in the community.
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, October 26, 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 ... 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. Oct 26 2024 Sat Sensory Shenanigans 10:00am - 12:00pm Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families 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 "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. A Journey Back: A VR Experience Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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... This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat A Journey Back: A VR Experience 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tween, Teens, Adults 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
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Stories from a Veteran Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District Program Type: Community Event, Social Gatherings Age Group: Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults Event Details: Bring questions, friends, and yourself to hear stories of the conflicts these veterans experienced. Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 27 2024 Sun Stories from a Veteran 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Event, Social Gatherings Registration Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: Bring questions, friends, and yourself to hear stories of the conflicts these veterans experienced.
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, October 28, 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... 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. Oct 28 2024 Mon Music and Movement 10:00am - 10:30am Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families 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.
This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Always Write Monday, October 28, 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: Do you like to write? Each session includes discussions on various writing topics, writing prompts, and crafting your own stories. Registration This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Always Write 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tween, Teens Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Tween, Teens Program Type: Classes and Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Do you like to write? Each session includes discussions on various writing topics, writing prompts, and crafting your own stories.
This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District Program Type: Social Gatherings Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults Event Details: Bond over knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts! Loom knitting, crocheting, and knitting kits are ready for use and checkout in The Hub. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Keep Calm and Carry Yarn 6:30pm - 8:00pm Tween, Teens, Adults Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults Program Type: Social Gatherings Event Details: Bond over knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts! Loom knitting, crocheting, and knitting kits are ready for use and checkout in The Hub.
This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cook The Book Club Potluck: Let's Eat! Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults Event Details: Register here and then just ask for the book Let's Eat at the check-out desk. Select a recipe to prepare and bring it to share with other foodies at the potluck. ... Registration This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 29 2024 Tue Cook The Book Club Potluck: Let's Eat! 7:00pm - 8:30pm Tween, Teens, Adults Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Meeting Room ABC Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Register here and then just ask for the book Let's Eat at the check-out desk. Select a recipe to prepare and bring it to share with other foodies at the potluck.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Pages in History Gen X Edition: Bright Lights, Big City Tuesday, October 29, 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... Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 29 2024 Tue Pages in History Gen X Edition: Bright Lights, Big City 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event Registration Required Seats Remaining: 27 Event Details:
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Art with Flair Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Paint an autumn scene with acrylics in this relaxing and friendly class. No experience necessary! A $5.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 30 2024 Wed Art with Flair 6:30pm - 8:30pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Meeting Room ABC Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Paint an autumn scene with acrylics in this relaxing and friendly class. No experience necessary! A $5.00 materials fee is due upon registration.
Staff Institute Day - Library Closed All Day Grayslake Area Public Library District The library is closed for Staff Institute Day. Closing Nov 1 2024 Fri Closing Staff Institute Day - Library Closed All Day Branches: Grayslake Area Public Library District Description: The library is closed for Staff Institute Day.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Brush Calligraphy: Basics Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District Program Type: Classes and Workshops Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: 15+ Revive the art of calligraphy with a modern twist. Instructor Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design will teach participants how to write with a brush pen by practicing basic strokes... Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 2 2024 Sat Brush Calligraphy: Basics 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Meeting Room ABC Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes and Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: 15+ Revive the art of calligraphy with a modern twist. Instructor Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design will teach participants how to write with a brush pen by practicing basic strokes and the lowercase alphabet.
This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Lego Remembered Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults Event Details: See some Lego memorabilia and learn how the Lego company has evolved into the biggest toy company in the world since its origin in Denmark over 90 years ago. Registration This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 3 2024 Sun Lego Remembered 1:30pm - 2:30pm Tween, Teens, Adults Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Meeting Room ABC Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions Registration Required Seats Remaining: 44 Event Details: See some Lego memorabilia and learn how the Lego company has evolved into the biggest toy company in the world since its origin in Denmark over 90 years ago.