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Refresh a small summer table with a cool slice of watermelon!

Beginner Sewing: Watermelon Table Accent Piece

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew this cute slice of watermelon! We will use basic quilting techniques to stitch these colorful pieces together and some hand sewing as well...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew this cute slice of watermelon! We will use basic quilting techniques to stitch these colorful pieces together and some hand sewing as well.

Refresh a small summer table with a cool slice of watermelon!

Beginner Sewing: Watermelon Table Accent Piece

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:45pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew this cute slice of watermelon! We will use basic quilting techniques to stitch these colorful pieces together and some hand sewing as well...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew this cute slice of watermelon! We will use basic quilting techniques to stitch these colorful pieces together and some hand sewing as well.

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Books and Brews After Dark

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a chat and stay for a brew!  We will be meeting at Light the Lamp Brewery in beautiful downtown Grayslake Copies available for checkout, while supplies last....

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for a chat and stay for a brew! 

We will be meeting at Light the Lamp Brewery in beautiful downtown Grayslake

Copies available for checkout, while supplies last.

Refresh a small summer table with a cool slice of watermelon!

Beginner Sewing: Watermelon Table Accent Piece

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew this cute slice of watermelon! We will use basic quilting techniques to stitch these colorful pieces together and some hand sewing as well...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew this cute slice of watermelon! We will use basic quilting techniques to stitch these colorful pieces together and some hand sewing as well.

Picture

Earth Art

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

It’s all about the process, not the product! Come create a beautiful woven piece of art using materials found in nature. Nature weaving is a great activity for kids and famili...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

It’s all about the process, not the product! Come create a beautiful woven piece of art using materials found in nature.

Yoga

Yoga and Mediation

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Practice basic yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness; class will end with a soothing meditation presented by certified yoga instructor Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Practice basic yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness; class will end with a soothing

meditation presented by certified yoga instructor Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary.

Bring a towel or yoga mat, chairs provided.

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GAPL at Grayslake AuthorFest

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Stop by the 2nd Annual Grayslake AuthorFest in and around the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum to visit not only the library's booth, but also local authors, readers, and aspir...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Stop by the 2nd Annual Grayslake AuthorFest in and around the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum to visit not only the library's booth, but also local authors, readers, and aspiring writers for talks, panel discussions, book signings, and other

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Professor Mop Top Presents: The Grateful Dead

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Music historian Gregory Alexander will present on the Grateful Dead and the music that they performed but didn't write themselves. This will cover songs written by Buddy Holly, Chu...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Music historian Gregory Alexander will present on the Grateful Dead and the music that they performed but didn't write themselves. This will cover songs written by Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Woodie Guthrie and many many more.

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Trivia Night! Music Edition!

Tuesday, June 25, 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: 8
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. 

Laser Cutting Project: Rubber Stamps

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use the laser cutter to make a fun project to take home!

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn how to use the laser cutter to make a fun project to take home!

Teen Dice Rollers

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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 Dungeons & Dragons 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 Dungeons & Dragons campaign!

Chess

Chess Club

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun.  

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun.

 

Advanced Machine Embroidery Techniques

Advanced Embroidery Machine Techniques

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

So you've already learned the basics of Machine Embroidery - now what?  During this demonstration and discussion, we will dig deeper into the "how to" for techniques such as f...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

So you've already learned the basics of Machine Embroidery - now what?  During this demonstration and discussion, we will dig deeper into the "how to" for techniques such as freestanding lace, applique, and 3D effects that can really take mac

Sound Bathing Session

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

  Feeling stressed? Not sleeping well? Come lay back and enjoy soothing vibrations wash over you. feel your stress melt away as Brittney uses her crystal singing bowls and ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

 

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Earth Art

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

It’s all about the process, not the product! Come create a lovely mosaic picture using seeds, beans, and grains. A mosaic is a picture or design made out of any materials assembled...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

It’s all about the process, not the product! Come create a lovely mosaic picture using seeds, beans, and grains. A mosaic is a picture or design made out of any materials assembled together.

Laser Cutting Project: Acrylic LED Lights

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use the laser cutter to make a fun project to take home!

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn how to use the laser cutter to make a fun project to take home!

Advanced Machine Embroidery Techniques

Advanced Embroidery Machine Techniques

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

So you've already learned the basics of Machine Embroidery - now what?  During this demonstration and discussion, we will dig deeper into the "how to" for techniques such as f...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

So you've already learned the basics of Machine Embroidery - now what?  During this demonstration and discussion, we will dig deeper into the "how to" for techniques such as freestanding lace, applique, and 3D effects that can really take mac

Yoga

Yoga and Mediation

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Practice basic yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness; class will end with a soothing meditation presented by certified yoga instructor Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Practice basic yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness; class will end with a soothing

meditation presented by certified yoga instructor Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary.

Bring a towel or yoga mat, chairs provided.

Rock and Gem Virtual Tour

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Please use the link to register.  https://www.wauclib.org/event/virtual-tour-lizzadro-museum-lapidary-art-29219 Join us for a tour of the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Event Details:

Please use the link to register. 

https://www.wauclib.org/event/virtual-tour-lizzadro-museum-lapidary-art-29219

Beginner Sewing: Smartphone Holder

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room BC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew a fabric cell phone holder to prop up your phone and be hands free!  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for onl...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room BC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew a fabric cell phone holder to prop up your phone and be hands free!  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

 

Beginner Sewing: Smartphone Holder

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:45pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room BC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew a fabric cell phone holder to prop up your phone and be hands free!  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for onl...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room BC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew a fabric cell phone holder to prop up your phone and be hands free!  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

 

Beginner Sewing: Smartphone Holder

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room BC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew a fabric cell phone holder to prop up your phone and be hands free!  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for onl...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room BC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew a fabric cell phone holder to prop up your phone and be hands free!  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

 

Chess

Chess on the Lawn

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy the day and friendly competition with the king of all board games. From chess master to beginner - everyone is welcome to join.

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Enjoy the day and friendly competition with the king of all board games. From chess master to beginner - everyone is welcome to join.

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Always Write

Monday, July 22, 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
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Do you like to write? Each session includes discussions on various writing topics, writing prompts, and crafting your own stories.