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Community Art Fair

03/01/2025 @ 9:30am to 03/31/2025 @ 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
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-INCelebrate creativity at the annual Community Art Fair!  The library becomes a vibrant gallery featuring artwork from Grayslake students, the Grayslake Arts A...

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

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 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-INFull of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a ...

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, April 3, 2025 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:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-INFull of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a ...

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, April 3, 2025 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-INSnuggle, 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 free ...

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

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Mini and Me: Birdhouse Build

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Families
Event Details:

It's spring, and the birds are back! They're on the hunt for the snuggest nests in town—maybe yours will be the next favorite hangout! Join us at the library for a building bonanza...

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

It's spring, and the birds are back! They're on the hunt for the snuggest nests in town—maybe yours will be the next favorite hangout! Join us at the library for a building bonanza!

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Community Field Trip: Bake Share

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join us at Grayslake's cozy bakery, Bakeshare, to watch Baker Michael whip up one of his delightful and mouthwatering masterpieces! After the informative demonstration, you'll get ...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us at Grayslake's cozy bakery, Bakeshare, to watch Baker Michael whip up one of his delightful and mouthwatering masterpieces! After the informative demonstration, you'll get a sweet sample to enjoy.

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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-INFull of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a ...

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, April 10, 2025 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:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-INFull of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a ...

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, April 10, 2025 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-INSnuggle, 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 free ...

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

Maker Faire

GAPL at the CLC Maker Faire

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Visit our booth at CLC's Maker Faire, the family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, to see what we're making and say hello!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event, STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Visit our booth at CLC's Maker Faire, the family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, to see what we're making and say hello!

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Offsite

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Open Playtime

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Families
Event Details:

Ages 0-3 | DROP-INJoin 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 ...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, 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 

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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-INFull of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a ...

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, April 17, 2025 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:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-INFull of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a ...

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, April 17, 2025 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-INSnuggle, 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 free ...

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

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Healthy ME!

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Ages 3-10 | DROP-INAttention all future scientists! Join us for a fun morning exploring the amazing human body! We’ll have crafts, games, and a scavenger hunt that will get you mov...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Ages 3-10 | DROP-IN

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STEAM and Stories

Monday, April 21, 2025 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 5-12 | DROP-INEureka! Join us for a captivating program that brings STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) topics to life. Immerse yourself in a wor...

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 5-12 | DROP-IN

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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-INFull of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a ...

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, April 24, 2025 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:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-INFull of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a ...

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, April 24, 2025 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-INSnuggle, 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 free ...

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

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Sensory Shenanigans

Saturday, April 26, 2025 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-INCome 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 expl...

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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Music and Movement

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-INLet’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 an...

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

Resource Fair

Early Childhood Resource Fair

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Event Details:

Families, Ages 5 & Under | DROP-INWe invite you to explore the many early intervention and learning programs available to your family at the Early Childhood Resource Fair! ...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Families, Ages 5 & Under | DROP-IN

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Sweet Celebrations: Honoring Moms Everywhere

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to treat the special women in our lives. Bring your daughter, mother, grandmother, or any amazing woman who d...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to treat the special women in our lives.

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Traditional Chinese Dance with Yin He

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Come and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Chinese dance with Yin He Dance at the library! Join us for an engaging discussion about the three unique styles of Chinese dan...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Families
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Come and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Chinese dance with Yin He Dance at the library!